Author: Rob Dew
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SC applies for federal Lost Wages Assistance program

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina has officially applied for more help for those put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Governor’s Office and the Department of Employment and Workforce announced the state submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost Wages Assistance program. The state is now awaiting federal approval. According to FEMA’s website the LWA program is…
Local News, News, Orangeburg, State

Suspects wanted in Laundromat thefts

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Source: OCSO Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Co. deputies say they are seeking several suspects who they say tried to break into machines at a local laundromat. Deputies say last Friday at around 2:30am a white man used a handheld blowtorch in an attempt to break into the machines at the 301 Laundry and Car Wash. On Tuesday, investigators say…
Local News, News, Politics, Richland, State

Marking 100 years of women voting in Columbia

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Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Celebrating 100 years of women’s right to vote. Wednesday is ‘She Did’ day in Columbia. Wednesday morning Historic Columbia, the Women’s Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters held an event in Downtown Columbia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and to recognize Midlands women connected to voting rights. The…
Lexington, Local News, News, State

Pedestrian seriously injured in hit and run

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Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The highway patrol is looking for answers after a hit and run last Friday night. Investigators say it happened around 9:30 on Busbee Rd. near Pasture Rd. in Lexington Co.. According to troopers either a truck or SUV ran off the road and hit a pedestrian resulting in serious injuries. Troopers say the vehicle involved is…
Local News, News, Richland

Columbia police arrest suspect in hit and run

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Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a hit and run involving a pedestrian. Investigators say Johnny Ace Perry, 54, is charged with Hit and Run with great bodily injury, failure to render aid, and driving under suspension. Police say Perry hit a 47 year old man around 8:30 Monday night on Columbia College…

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Local News, News, Sumter

Police: Sumter man arrested with drugs, cash, guns

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Courtesy:SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–A Sumter County man is facing charges after deputies say marijuana and meth were found in his home. Investigators say Tamar Brown is charged with trafficking methamphetamines, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Deputies say they also found three guns and more than 15 hundred dollars cash in…
Local News, News, Richland

Family of teen shot by police accuse department of cover-up

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Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The family of a man shot and killed by police say they are not satisfied with the ruling that his death was justified. Tuesday afternoon the Racial Justice Network held a news conference outside the Richland County Courthouse. The group alleges that the body camera video does not show Joshua Ruffin, 17,  point a…

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