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Newberry man missing from Dreher Island State Park

Alexis Frazier,

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…
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Moped driver killed in Lexington County

Alexis Frazier,

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

by Simon Williams
Alexis Frazier,

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

CNN,

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…
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“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
Tim Scott,

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…
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Sumter deputies investigating shooting death

Rob Dew,

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
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‘Rocks for Faye’ is an international movement honoring Faye Swetlik

You may have seen the 'Rocks for Faye' hashtag or movement on social media, where people are painting rocks and placing them somewhere for someone else to find.
Maria Szatkowski,

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) — You may have seen the ‘Rocks for Faye’ hashtag or movement on social media, where people are painting rocks and placing them somewhere for someone else to find. The movement, which is now international, was started by Julie Vollnogle. She first posted about it on Facebook a week ago. “I honestly thought a few people would…
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Governor McMaster’s proposed $10 billion dollar spending plan reaches next phase

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina’s $10 billion dollar state spending plan is on its way to the House floor. Thursday,  the House Ways and Means Committee approved the $10 billion dollar budget after making only a few changes to Governor Henry McMaster’s spending proposal. One addition that was made was $100 million dollars dedicated for repairs and improvements to…