Lexington Police search for duo accused of fraudulent purchases
The Lexington Police Department is hoping you may be able to help them track down two people accused of going on a shopping spree with someone else’s money.
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South Carolina House passes abortion ban with exceptions
The bill passed 67-38
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — By Jeffrey Collins and James Pollard The South Carolina House has approved a total ban on abortion that includes exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest. The chamber initially rejected the bill that did not have the exceptions Tuesday. But once Republicans saw the outcome of that vote, they quickly went through a number of…
K9’s and Investigator join Richland County Sheriff’s Department to help in missing persons cases
German Shepard's and New Investigator to help in missing persons cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– New four legged deputies are joining the team at the Richland county sheriff’s department. The Department says the German Shepard’s are a new resource being utilized in missing persons cases. The team, along with trainer and new investigator Michel Galliot and K9 Hammer are trained to locate people based on scent. K9 Hammer is one of four…
Deputies: Man charged with murder in Sumter shooting death
Source: Sumter PD Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)– In Sumter Co., deputies say a man is charged with murder in a recent shooting. Investigators say on August 19th they responded to what was initially reported as a drug overdose at a home on Antelope Dr. When they arrived, deputies say the victim identified as Richard Preusser had a gunshot wound to…
Deputies: Lexington County Teacher facing assault charges
LCSD Deputies: Lexington County middle school teacher charged in connection with the assault of a student
Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies say they have charged a White Knoll Middle School teacher, accused in the assault of a student.
Abortion debate at the State House Tuesday
AP: South Carolina House members plan to debate a new total ban on abortion Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina House members plan to debate a new total ban on abortion Tuesday with no exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest even as some Republicans in the GOP-dominated chamber suggested they can’t vote for the bill as written. But if the exceptions are put into the bill, the chamber’s most conservative members could…
Man arrested after a police chase in a stolen vehicle in Columbia
Columbia Police say a man is behind bars after starting a chase with law enforcement in a stolen vehicle Monday morning.
Funding for free at home COVID tests set to end Friday
With COVID-19 funding drying up and no fresh cash infusion from Congress, the Biden administration says it will suspend its offer of free at-home rapid tests through COVID.gov. The program will be put on pause later this week.
Alex Murdaugh hearing-Judge rules prosecution must share evidence with defense
Alex Murdaugh was brought to the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro today for a motions hearing.
Murdaugh’s defense team requested the state turn over evidence in the double murder case of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh who were killed in Colleton County in June of last year.
Nephron Nitrile to produce medical gloves in West Columbia
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced equipment arrival for new plant: Nephron Nitrile
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced equipment arrival for its new plant that is based in West Columbia. The Nephron Nitrile plant will the first in the country to produce American-made, medical-grade first-in-class nitrile gloves Local and state leaders gathered at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport for the first line of equipment for Nephron Nitrile to arrive. What’s…
