Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter are investigating a Tuesday night dispute that ended in the death of a woman who was hit by a car. A spokesperson for the Sumter Police Department says the incident began around 11:15 near the intersection of Royal St. and Brand St. Investigators say Erica Singeltary, 30, died at the scene after being hit…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — There is some positivity during this pandemic, people at home under quarantine are using this time to adopt or foster a furry companion. This is helping to empty shelters nationwide. That includes local shelter Columbia Animal Services, where a lot of animals have been finding new homes. “This is the first time we’ve seen anything like…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– At a briefing alongside Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed plans to reopen the state. McMaster says he hopes to be making some decisions soon on how to reopen the state and rebuild the economy. McMaster said the decisions made will be deliberate and that he does not want to…
Courtesy: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter deputies say while executing a search warrant at an Alice Dr. apartment on April 23rd officers seized 157 grams of fentanyl, more than 50 grams of marijuana, $8,900 in cash, and a firearm. Investigators say Tyrell Billups, 29, was arrested and charged with several drug charges including three counts of trafficking fentanyl. Tyrell Billups,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–DHEC continued its daily updates on the number of coronavirus cases in the state. According to the agency there are 130 new cases and 11 additional deaths attributed to the virus. That brings the total in the state to 5,881 and brings the death toll to 203. Of the nearly 7,000 hospital beds currently in use, DHEC says…
Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by sending out multiple rapid-testing devices and testing supplies to areas of the state where access to testing for the virus may be limited. Health officials call it, The Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid-response test and…
The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media content.
Columbia Police have arrested a woman for a shooting on Falling Springs Road last week. Officials say 21-year-old, Mani May is charged..
Columbia Police say a teenager has been arrested for a shooting at Woodland Terace Apartments on April 24.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Council is doing its part to provide relief to small businesses and nonprofits across the county, setting aside $1 million in relief grants. Of that $1 million, $500,000 will go directly to small businesses and $500,000 will go to nonprofits addressing food security and assistance for low-to-moderate income households. $250,000 of the…
