Author: Rob Dew

Civil rights organizations file lawsuit against SC

Columbia, S.C. (AP)–Two civil rights groups are suing South Carolina over its newly drawn state House maps. The NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union say the maps discriminate against Black people by diluting their voting power. They also say lawmakers are taking too long to approve U.S. House maps. The maps were passed by the Republican-dominated General Assembly earlier…

Crews respond to fire at pet food plant

Source: Lexington Co. Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Fire crews from Lexington, Batesburg, and West Columbia responded to a fire Thursday night at the Diamond pet food plant on Woodtrail Drive. Officials say the fire started in one of the plant’s dryers. No injuries were reported. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News

Arrest made in Irmo shooting

Source: Irmo Police Dept. Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the Irmo Police Department says one person has been arrested in connection with a recent shooting. Investigators say on December 16th Joshua Jordan, 22, of Lexington was involved in a shooting incident between two cars near the entrance to the Friarsgate subdivision at Friarsgate Blvd. and Irmo Dr. Police say…

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden mourning the loss of tiger

Photo: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Some sad news to pass along from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the zoo says it’s male tiger Vitali passed away after nine years at Riverbanks. Zoo officials say Vitali was a tremendous ambassador for his species and amazing members and guests with his beauty, presence and massive…

Sumter police searching for missing man

Source: Sumter Police Dept. Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Carlyle Haynesworth,63, was last seen around noon Monday when he walked away from his home on Robney Dr. to go to a nearby convenience store. He does not have any major health concerns but family members say he does get confused at…

Police in Sumter searching for pig damaging property

Source: SPD Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in Sumter say a pig has been wreaking havoc in area neighborhoods. Investigators say they are searching for the pig seen in the picture above. Described as large, pink, and elusive, Sumter police say they began receiving calls about the pig over the weekend. Police say its no laughing matter. Below you see an example…

Suspect wanted in shooting at Publix

Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Chapin are searching for a suspect in a shooting at a local grocery store. Investigators say on Thursday night they responded to Publix on Chapin Rd to a report of a shooting. Police say through the course of the investigation they determined Kamron Richard-David Woods was fired shots into a car. He is wanted for…