Author: Tim Scott

Benedict College students express concern over being in dorms during President’s visit

Students were asked to stay in their dorms while President Trump was on campus

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –It’s been three days since President Trump stopped by the Midlands, but several Benedict College students have mixed feelings about how the weekend’s events were carried out. A handful of students said they thought it was cool that President Trump came down to visit the campus, but the one part they wish they could change was how…

Kershaw County deputy struck by vehicle outside school

Deputy Chelsea Cockrell is expected to be released from the hospital Thursday

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — While directing traffic outside Lugoff Elementary School Thursday morning, a Kershaw County deputy was struck by a car, and had to be taken to the hospital. Deputy Chelsea Cockrell had her blue lights on and was wearing a reflective vest when around 7:10 a.m. Thursday, a driver hit Cockrell. Witnesses say the driver was going…

DSS continues push to find more foster families, help more children

Nearly 500 children in the Midlands are under foster care

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is continuing its push to encourage more people to sign up and become foster parents. Nearly 500 children in the Midlands are in need of a foster family. With more children across the country in need of a stable home environment, Randi Fullwood, the Midlands Regional Foster Home Licensing…