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Former Clarendon Co. deputy charged with offenses involving minor

Source: Clarendon Co. Deteniton Center Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Investigators with SLED say a now former Clarendon Co. Deputy was arrested Thursday accused of several charges involving a minor. Officials with SLED say Antonio Pearson is accused of Misconduct in Office, Disseminating Obscene Material to a person under the age of 18,  Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor under the…

Dr. Phil and Judge Judy are changing times on ABC COLUMBIA beginning August 29

Programming Update on ABC COLUMBIA

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here is a programming note from ABC COLUMBIA. Judge Judy & Dr. Phil are changing times effective Monday 8/29/22. Dr. Phil will air at 3pm beginning August 29. Judge Judy will air at 4pm beginning August 29, followed by ABC Columbia News at Five.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News Tags: ABC Columbia News…

SC State to implement security measures following shooting

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–South carolina state university was placed on lock down over the weekend. According to a spokesperson, the Orangeburg HBCU the school was placed on lock down just before midnight Sunday following a shooting near campus on Buckley St. Official say the lock down was lifted at 2am Sunday. The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office identified the victim of the…

Gas prices in the Midlands down nearly 30 cents over the last month

The National average now stands at $3.86 a gallon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is some good news for your wallet. Gas prices in the Midlands are down 36 cents over the last month. Right now, drivers are paying an average of $3.34 a gallon , according to GasBuddy. The National average now stands at $3.86 a gallon. Gas Buddy says prices have dropped for the tenth straight week in…

Cayce Police say loaded gun found in bookbag of Airport HS Student

District: Lexington Two does not tolerate weapons on campus or any potential threat to the safety of our students or employees.

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– Cayce Police say they have made an arrest, after officers say, they found a gun in a bookbag Monday. According to Cayce Police, on August 22, 2022, Police arrested 18-year-old Treyvon Hampton on charges of a weapons law violation. Cayce Police say Hampton had a loaded gun in his bookbag when he got off of the bus…

Victim of Fatal Shooting in Fairfield County identified by Coroner

The Fairfield County Coroner has identified the victim in a fatal shooting in Winnsboro

FAIRFIELD, CO SC (WOLO)– The Fairfield County Coroner has identified the victim in a fatal shooting in Winnsboro. According to Coroner Chris Hill, 21 year old Martez Ke’Montae Hughes, of Winnsboro, SC, was pronounced dead on Saturday August 20, 2022, at Prisma Health Richland. The coroner says Hill died of injuries he sustained in a shooting on Friday August 20,…

RCSD: One man dead after shooting on Broad River Road

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting on Broad River Road on Saturday, August 20. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched to 3315 Broad River Rd at around 9:30 p.m. Investigators say a man was found laying in the parking unresponsive and appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. He…

One person injured in Lexington shooting, investigation underway

  LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An investigation is underway after a Saturday night shooting in Lexington. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department a man was shot during an exchange of gunfire at a home on Wild Bird Lane. Investigators say he was shot in the upper body after an argument. He was taken to the hospital and health…

Lexington County Coroner identifies victim in house fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Coroner has identified the individual who died at the scene of a house fire. Investigators say the fire occurred on the 200 block of Bent Tree Circle in Gaston around 4:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 21. According to the coroner, Mr. Sollie Keith Kenta Benjamin, 43, of Gaston was pronounced dead at the…

Early morning fire in Lexington

(Source: Lexington County Police Department) LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -The Lexington Fire Service responded to an house fire early Saturday morning on Hunters Ridge Drive. According to the Lexington Police Department the homeowner was not hurt and was able to get out of the house safely.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Fire, house fire, hunters ridge drive