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Man accused of sending images of sex with teen, nude photos to undercover deputy

Image: OCSO Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)— The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 57 year old David Lambert, accused of Solicitation of a Minor, and Unlawful Dissemination of Obscene Material to a person under the age of 18. According to authorities, they were helping the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in an undercover online  chat operation from August to November of 2019. When…

“It’s unreal”: Coroner responds to rapid rise in homicides in Sumter County

Robbie Baker says there have been 17 murders in Sumter County in the last 13 months

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Sumter County deputies are searching for a suspect involved in the death investigation of a 23-year-old whose body was found on New Year’s Day. Deputies say Deontae Jackson, 20, will be charged with murder of Montrell Epps once he is taken into custody. Deputies believe Jackson to be armed and dangerous. With two homicide victims already…

KISS, Post Malone and more taking the stage in Columbia

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the concert happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO–The Colonial Life Arena continues to pack the concert schedule for 2020. Here’s Crysty Vaughan with a look. Rock band KISS is coming to Columbia and they announced a special guest will hit the stage. The band announced that David Lee Roth has been added as a special guest to the last legs of the ‘END OF THE ROAD…

‘Wicked’ cast members talk about tour stop in Columbia

A few principal cast members met on Friday to talk about the show and the tour's stop in Columbia.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The hit Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ is underway at the Koger Center, with several sold out performances, and tickets becoming harder to get. A few principal cast members met on Friday to talk about the show and the tour’s stop in Columbia. “When I saw ‘Wicked’ as a kid, that became a dream role instantly, Elphaba did,”…

Suspects arrested in Kershaw Co. murder

Source:KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Kershaw Co. deputies arrested two teenagers in connection with a murder earlier this month. Investigators say Albertina Bennett, 18, and Cameron Hyatt, 17,  are charged with murder in the death of Thomas Keitt, 55,  of Elgin. On January 15th investigators say Keitt’s body was was found on Green Hill Rd. next to an abandoned car….

Lexington County Coroner identifies person struck and killed in roadway

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–  The Lexington County Coroner has identified the pedestrian who died after  being struck by a car Thursday. Investigators say the accident happened around 10:00 P.M. near the intersection of Boiling Springs Road and Bethany Church Road. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, 52 year old Willie Lee Simmons, of Lexington was walking in the road when he was…

Gas Prices lower at the pump this winter: AAA Carolinas

According to AAA Carolinas, drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon

ABC Columbia image of gas prices in the Midlands  COLUMBIA,(WOLO)– Gas prices are dropping and could continue to take a dip at the pump. According to AAA Carolinas, drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon, which is six cents cheaper than last week. The national average was more, at $2.54 a gallon. According to a…

Law enforcement officers honored with Medal of Valor

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— Law Enforcement officers from across out state were honored here in Columbia. Captian Chris Duke, Master Deputy Ryan MacAdams and K-9 Deputy Richard Hazel from the Richland County Sheriff Office were all honored with a Medal of Valor that annually recognizes deputies for risking their lives in the line of duty. Eight officers from Florence were also…