Author: Rob Dew

SCSU announces plans for spring semester

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Friday South Carolina State University announced its plans for the spring semester. According to a university spokesperson, Students will begin classes remotely on January 4th of 2021. A limited number of students will return to campus on January 16th and 17th. University officials say the decision to limit in person classes and dorm room space was made…

DHEC submits vaccine plan, releases updated COVID numbers

SCDHEC/Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Friday, DHEC submitted its COVID-19 vaccine plan to the federal government. Officials say the goal is the equitable distribution of the vaccine across the state, based on the most current federal guidance and recommendations. According to the plan the vaccine will first be made available to certain identified groups, including front-line medical workers and nursing home residents….

Suspect confesses to murder of missing Orangeburg teen

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A search for a missing young woman has come to a tragic end. Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says 18 year old Jykeem Johnson was charged in an unrelated case this week when he told deputies he killed Imani Gleaton and buried her near Elloree. Gleaton had been missing since July 10. Ravenell said on Thursday, Gleaton…

Richland Co. bomb squad responds after “suspicious materials” found

Photo: Rich Wandover Richland, Co. S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies say while they were investigating a domestic incident on Claudia Dr. Monday morning deputies found what they are calling suspicious materials. No further detail or description was given. Investigators say the bomb squad is responding as a precautionary measure. According to deputies a man was taken into custody in connection with…