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Man accused of shooting into ex-girlfriend’s home, stalking, shooting at new friend

Jeremy Thomas faces a slew of charges after two separate incidents
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image:OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a 26 year old man is accused of shooting into his ex girlfriend’s home. According to authorities, Jeremy Thomas has been charged with shooting into a dwelling and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. According to a report released by officials concerning the March incident, a witness…
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SC State announces start date for fall semester

Rob Dew,

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Students at South Carolina State university now know when classes will resume. University President James Clark announced Wednesday that the fall semester at SC State will begin on August 10th. Clark says the administration is implementing a phased plan to bring students, faculty and staff back to campus. Those details have not yet been announced. The SCSU…
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Four men in custody accused of robbing an Orangeburg business

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell: 'there may be more involved in this. If you're involved in this, we'll find you'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Four men are behind bars accused of robbing an Orangeburg business in broad daylight. Authorities say the incident took place around 3:30pm Friday afternoon. Deputies were called to a Cannon Bridge Road business where they were told there was a robbery in progress. According to witnesses, four armed men came into the business demanded an undisclosed…

Gerard Waymyers (1)
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Deputies arrest Orangeburg County man accused of shooting into relative’s home

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An Orangeburg County man has been arrested for attempted murder and criminal conspiracy after a shooting into a home on May 15. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators were called to a Norway home last month after a resident reported her home having been fired on. According to an arrest report, the homeowner who was home alone told…
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Prisma COVID-19 testing sites available Friday

Prisma announces new testing sites in Orangeburg
ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC(WOLO) — In a continued effort to expand testing accessibility throughout the state, Prisma Health is teaming up with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and state agencies to host another COVID-19 testing event in Orangeburg Friday June 5. Testing will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at William J. Clark Middle School, 919…
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Orangeburg Co. warns of jury duty scam

Authorities say the scam they've seen before has started to circulate again
ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)— The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about a jury scam officials say is trying to dupe you out of money. According to deputies, the scammers are using the real names of law enforcement officers, and even a real magistrate, they claim has signed a warrant in an attempt to make the trick possible victim into thinking…

Shantell Corley (1)
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Orangeburg woman arrested for murder after deadly shooting during domestic dispute

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An Orangeburg woman has been arrested for murder after a domestic dispute escalated into a fatal shooting Wednesday. Shantell Corley (33) The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shantell Corley, 33, who is facing charges of murder and first-degree burglary. Deputies responded to a shooting Wednesday on Presidential Drive and found a 33-year-old man on the ground…
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Sheriff: Three murder suspects awaiting trial attempt escape

Rob Dew,

Source: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says three men awaiting trial for murder tried to escape from jail. Deputies say Curtis Green, 22, is charged with escape while  Leroy Bowers, 36, and Steve Rolley, 22, are charged with assisting Green. Investigators say on Saturday the three tried to escape by digging through a wall. In addition, deputies…

Nichloas Franklin
Local News, Orangeburg

Man charged in Orangeburg shooting that left victim hospitalized

The suspect faces several charges including Attempted Murder
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — An Orangeburg man is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, and Possession with the Intent to Distribute marijuana after deputies allege he shot a man nearly weeks ago. According to authorities, say 38 year old Nicholas Franklin was located at a Crown Inn motel where he was…