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Remains ID’d as that of man missing since ’16

Source:LCSD Lexington Co. S.C., (WOLO)– The Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department says remains found in a wooded area in Leesville are those of a man reported missing in 2016. The coroner’s office says the cause and manner of Taylor Devin Johnson’s death are undetermined. Johnson was last seen by his father walking on Pond Branch Rd. on May 31st of 2016….

Registered sex offender arrested for kidnapping, as possible human trafficking case investigated

Kershaw co.,SC (WOLO)— The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible human trafficking case after finding three victims inside his Elgin home. According to authorities, they responded to a home on Smyrna road Friday February 21st after a female from North Carolina was found hiding in a wooded area behind a Wildwood Lane home. Officials say the woman told…

Newberry man missing from Dreher Island State Park

NEWBERRY COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Newberry County Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Office are looking for a missing man last seen at Dreher Island State Park. The man was in the primitive camp sites of the state park located outside of Prosperity, SC on Lake Murray. Carlos Baca, Hispanic male, 22, was last seen at 3:00a.m. Sunday. He’s described as  5’10”, 170…

Moped driver killed in Lexington County

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A moped driver was killed after getting hit by a truck Saturday evening. The wreck happened around 6:40pm on Highway 6 near Jake’s Landing road in Lexington County. Troopers say the moped was hit by a truck when trying to cross highway 6. Officials say the moped driver was not wearing a helmet and was killed. The driver of…

Search for missing Conway woman expands, family asking for more volunteers to help

by Simon Williams

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 61-year-old Conway woman is still missing and Saturday, family says they’re expanding the search. Police say Marianne Cecilia Marsh was last seen near Birch Lane in the University Forest neighborhood outside of Conway on Feb. 14, 2020, around 9 a.m. Marianne has a medical condition requiring medication and typically needs a cane to walk according to…

John Legend to perform in Charleston, Orangeburg for Elizabeth Warren campaign

CHARLESTON, SC (CNN) — John Legend is focusing on politics rather than music. The singer is set to campaign for Senator Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina next week. Senator Warren, joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, will arrive on Monday, February 24th, where they will kick off Warren’s campaign tour at Fight for $15 Rally at Harmon Field at 12pm. The…

“She loved everything and everyone”: Faye Swetlik’s mother reflects on her daughter’s life

Several people gathered in Cayce to honor the fallen six-year-old

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) –Several members of the community came together at Trinity Baptist Church to celebrate the life of six-year-old Faye Swetlik. Throughout Trinity Baptist Church, dozens of people wore pink and purple, Faye’s favorite colors, to celebrate the impact she had on their lives. While reading a eulogy from her mother Selena, Pastor Eddie Coakley of Trinity Baptist Church…

Sumter deputies investigating shooting death

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter County deputies are investigating the death of Maurice James, 27. Investigators say he was found Thursday inside his home on Seidler Dr. with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. If you have any information on this incident call the Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News, Sumter