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1 arrested, another sought in SC triple murder

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – One man is in custody and authorities are searching for another in a triple murder in South Carolina. WCSC-TV reports Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis says deputies arrested 20-year-old Jay Quan Washington, of St. Stephen, and are searching for 28-year-old Donelle Lamar McKelvey, of Summerville. Washington has been charged with three counts of murder for the…

2 dead, 6 injured in shooting at SC nightclub

HARTSVILLE, SC (WOLO) – A shooting at a nightclub early Sunday morning killed two people and injured several others, according to police. The Hartsville Police Department responded to the shooting at Mac’s Lounge on Camden Avenue around 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Investigators remained on scene through Sunday morning. The Darlington County Coroner pronounced two of the victims dead. According to initial…

Teacher Recruitment Fair in Lexington Richland District Five

The district is hosting a teacher recruitment event on February 1, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Teachers looking to take on a new assignment have a chance to attend a job fair in Lexington-Richland School District Five. The district is hosting a teacher recruitment event on February 1, 2020. It will be held at the Center for the Arts at Irmo High School from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Online registration is open now…

Woman, 72, charged in North Charleston murder case

by Drew Tripp

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — A 72-year-old woman is charged with accessory after the fact to murder in connection a deadly shooting in North Charleston this month. Authorities said Saturday Linda Mozelle Grant Hines, known as “Granny,” helped two murder suspects, Jabari Lee and Terris White, hide from police Lee and White were wanted for murder in connection to the shooting death of 29-year-old…

Sandhills Middle student charged for threatening another student

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A middle school student is charged with making direct threats against a student inside a classroom. The male student threatened to stab and choke another Sandhills Middle School student Friday, according to deputies. Deputies interviewed the student at the school. He was released to the custody of his mother. The middle school students name will not be…

Carraway Park in West Columbia to temporarily close

West Columbia , SC (WOLO)– Carraway Park in West Columbia  will temporarily close, beginning Monday, January 27, 2020, say city officials. The park is located at 212 Hudson Street. City officials say the closure is necessary to complete contractor duties in the playground area.  The interior of the park will be closed, as well as a portion of the parking…