Orangeburg

Orangeburg Co. Fatal Crash Goes Undiscovered for 38 Hours

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol has announced that a driver was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County, and wasn’t found until 38 hours later. Cpl. Sonny Collins of the state Highway Patrol tells local media that a 2006 Cadillac was traveling west on South Carolina Highway 4 when it went off the road and…

Pelion Man Accused of Stealing from Orangeburg Co. Car Wash Machines

Mitch Jeffcoat ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators say a Pelion man wanted in connection with breaking into car wash machines has been apprehended. 31-year-old Mitch Jeffcoat, was wanted on charges of malicious injury to property, possession of burglary tools, possession of master keys, criminal conspiracy, and petit larceny. He was arrested early Monday by Dillion police, officials say. In May,…

Eutawville Man Charged in Dog Shootings

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says Michael Havens of Eutawville was extradited from Arkansas to Orangeburg today and charged with two counts of Ill-Treatment of Animals. Deputies say on March 25th Havens’ neighbors reported hearing gunshots and dogs yelping at his Knott Dr. home.   Havens told investigators he had shot his dogs due to complaints…

WATCH: Increasing access to fresh produce for all South Carolinians

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The new “Farm to Food Bank” program from the S.C. Department of Agriculture aims to make sure that everyone in South Carolina, regardless of socioeconomic status, has access to fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. The goal is to encourage healthy lifestyle habits. “We do have one of the highest diabetes rates in the country…

Suspect Sought in Botched Church Burglary

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A suspect is wanted by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to break into a church in Branchville. Officials with the department say security video at McBranch Baptist Church shows a male being dropped off by a pickup truck just before midnight on April 27. The male is then seen approaching the rear of the…

Orangeburg Man Arrested in Connection to Car Break-Ins

Courtney Hall ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Another suspect has been charged in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins in the Orangeburg  area. Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said Wednesday that 21-year-old Courtney Hall became the second person charged in the recent break-ins. Sheriff Ravenell said they authorities recovered  iPhones, iPads, and also two firearms taken from the vehicles. Hall bond was set at…

Cordova Teen Faces Additional Charges Following String of Break-Ins

Roger Salley ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A Cordova teen charged with breaking into an Orangeburg vehicle is now facing additional charges connected to a string of vehicle break-ins in the Lee Boulevard area. Authorities say 19-year-old Roger Martin Salley Jr. is now facing three felony charges of breaking into motor vehicles after he was charged with two counts on Friday. Salley…

Authorities Looking for Suspect in Quick Pantry Robbery

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department say they are looking for a gunman who robbed a Springfield convenience store Sunday night. Officials say employees at the Quick Pantry told investigators that around 9 p.m. a hooded subject walked into the store demanding money. Security video shows what is believed to be a Hispanic or…

Orangeburg Co. Deputies Search for Persons of Interest in Shooting

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) — Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are looking to question two persons of interest after shots were fired into a convenience store over the weekend. Authorities say no one was injured as up to three shots were fired into the Chestnut Street Bojangles around 3 a.m. Saturday, April 23. The bullets struck the front glass…