Orangeburg

Orangeburg inmate who escaped from jail has been captured, press conference set for 2 p.m.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department announced that the last inmate sought after an escape from a detention center back in May has been caught. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says Curtis Green, 20, was taken into custody Tuesday morning around 6:30am. two hours after he attempted a carjacking. A press conference is set for 2 p.m. at the Orangeburg…

Orangeburg man accused of beating girlfriend to death over drug dispute

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) -An Orangeburg County man is in custody tonight accused of beating his girlfriend to death. According to investigators on July 1, Deputies responded to James Humphries’ home on Squeaky Lane. Deputies say Humphries told them he had been in a fight with his 34-year-old girlfriend and believed she was dead. Emergency Medical Personnel later confirmed the woman…

Orangeburg Man Arrested in Woman’s Death

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says West Frederick is charged with the murder of  Stephanie Robinson. Investigators say on Saturday morning deputies responded to a home on Mels Ct. and saw Robinson laying on the ground next to a grey Oldsmobile. Deputies say she suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators did not reveal Fredrick’s…

Gun seized from student at Orangeburg County elementary school

Orangeburg County, S.C. (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a weapon reported on an Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4 campus. Investigators say on Monday morning a handgun was reportedly located after witnesses said a student was showing off a .25 caliber handgun at Edisto Elementary School. The weapon was seized and found to be unloaded. No…

Driver Killed after hitting tree in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, (SC)- One person is dead after being trapped in their car following an accident Saturday night. The wreck happened at 7:09pm on Interstate 95 near mile marker 93 in Orangeburg County. Troopers say the driver of a 2007 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on I-95 when they ran off the right side of the roadway, hit a tree…

Three arrested in Orangeburg obstruction of justice case

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – Three individuals have been charged with aiding Derian James, an individual charged with shooting at law enforcement officials, Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said. Marquise White, 22, Nas Grant, 17, and Brittney Rolack, 17, all of Eutawville, have been charged with obstruction of justice. White was also charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. James was located…

Pedestrian killed in Orangeburg County hit-and-run crash

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday morning in Orangeburg County, officials said. It happened around 1:40 a.m. on Ellis Avenue near Redmond Street. Troopers say the driver of a possible 2008-2014 Dodge Challenger was traveling West on Ellis Avenue when they struck the pedestrian and left the scene. This hit and run is under investigation. Anyone…