Author: Rob Dew

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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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Lexington, Local News, News

Chase leads to crash, negotiation

Portion of highway shit down for hours after police talk man down from 3o foot wall
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Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– A chase lead to negotiators having to talk a man off of a 30ft wall. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say they spotted a truck driving recklessly in Red Bank and pursued it through Lexington to the Sunset Blvd., Northside Blvd. intersection. Troopers forced it off of the road and immediately arrested two passengers but the driver…

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Local News, News, State

DHEC reports 543 new COVID 19 cases

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC announces one of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 deaths we’ve seen in months. Monday afternoon DHEC says of the 4,090 tests processed Sunday there were 7 confirmed COVID 19 related fatalities. In addition the agency reports 543 new confirmed cases. While the number tested is on the low-end the percentage of positive cases continues to trend…
Local News, News, Politics, State

Haley, Scott to address RNC

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Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)–There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening’s festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican National Convention at 10pm Monday evening on ABC Columbia. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State

Missing woman found

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Courtesy: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington Co. deputies say Emiliana Eargle was found safe.
Lexington, Local News, News, State

Black and white tegu lizard spotted in Midlands

Rob Dew,

Photo provided by SCDNR Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Leaping lizards! An unusual animal has been spotted in the Midlands. Say hello to the black and white tegu lizard. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say one was spotted in Lexington back in May. Officials say the lizards are popular in the pet trade but have begun to spread in the wild…
Local News, News, State

SC First Steps receives federal grant

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Early childhood education is getting a boost in South Carolina. Friday the Department of Social Services announced a $1.2 million federal grant for SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the First Steps 4k program. The First Steps 4k program operates in DSS licensed child care centers across the state. Children…
Local News, News, Sumter

Suspect wanted in Rembert shooting

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: SCSO Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection of US 521 and Horatio-Hagood Rd. According to deputies two people were hurt in the shooting. If you know where Gilyard is call the…

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