Orangeburg

Film detailing Orangeburg Massacre screened just ahead of 52nd anniversary

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — 52 years ago, on February 8th 1968 on the campus of South Carolina State College, now South Carolina State University, three young men lost their and 28 students were hurt after several state troopers fired into a crowd of unarmed black students during a civil rights protest. Friday the tragic moment in history known as the…

Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work with Tom Steyer’s campaign. Wednesday morning Harpootlian tweeted, “Mr. Moneybags aka @TomSteyer has paid SC State Rep. Jerry Govan almost $50,000 for a month of work?  Is…

Man arrested after deputies find nearly 8k worth of drugs, handgun

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s office has arrested 42 year old Londell Sackel and charged him with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, and Intent to Distribute various drugs including hydrocodone, marijuana, and cocaine, molly, or ecstasy. Authorities say they were able to obtain a search warrant for Sackels’ home after getting  information…