Author: Rob Dew

Sumter man charged with sexual assault of a minor, attempted murder

Courtesy: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after they say he encouraged a young girl to leave her home without her parent’s permission– then shot at her father. Investigators say Steven Bethea engaged in sexual battery with the girl who was between the age of 11 and 14 and then tried to get her to…

Death under investigation at UofSC

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) S.C. (WOLO)– According to an alert sent out to students and faculty at the University of South Carolina, a death is under investigation at the Honor’s Residence Hall. Officials say no foul play is suspected. SLED and the Richland Co. Coroner’s Office are investigating, Categories: Local News, News, Richland, State

McMaster, former SC governors weigh in on presidential election

(ABC Columbia) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Current and former South Carolina governors are weighing in on the presidential election and the vote counting process. Gov. Henry McMaster released a statement which reads , “The law is clear: all legal votes must be counted, and all illegal or fraudulent votes discarded. President Trump has a right – and a duty – to…

Fort Jackson soldier injured in training dies

file Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)–Fort Jackson officials say an 18-year-old soldier died after being injured during training. Officials say the soldier from California suffered a fatal injury yesterday while training at a rifle range. A base spokesperson says an investigation into the soldier’s death is underway. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

DHEC releases updated COVID 19 case numbers for SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Friday afternoon DHEC announced 953 new confirmed cases of COVID 19. According to the agency, of the more than 7,000 test results reported Thursday 13.2% were positive. DHEC also announced 15 confirmed deaths related to the virus. So far COVID-19 has claimed 3,748 lives in South Carolina. For more information click here. Categories: Local News, News, State