Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–An 18 month long investigation by both the Sumter Police Department and Sheriff’s Office lead to 18 indictments on federal drug charges. Investigators say 18 men were indicted on conspiracy and drug distribution charges as part of “Operation Stash and Wedge”. Authorities say the suspects were high-ranking gang members tied to violence. Deputies say more arrests are expected…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County’s administrator addressed reports of an audit from the South Carolina Department of Revenue alleging mis-spending of millions by the county’s penny program. Leonardo Brown read a prepared statement saying he couldn’t comment too heavily on the audit since it’s part of ongoing litigation between the county and the department of revenue. However, he says his team…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Make-A-Wish South Carolina granted 209 wishes last year, thanks to community donors and volunteers. One of those partners is Spring Valley High School, which has raised money to grant wishes the past five years. This year, students are sending LJ Thomas and his family on a Disney Cruise. “He is super excited about going on…
Heavy rain on Friday is expected to continue causing possible flooding in some areas.
Orangeburg County deputies are looking for two women accused of stealing mail from over two dozen addresses.
Lexington County deputies say a burglary suspect who escaped custody last month has been caught.Authorities say
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The man accused of a 2018 shooting in five points was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in the fifth judicial circuit court. Authorities say Arthur Jones Jr. pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Columbia Police say in March of 2018, Jones shot…
Image: Lexington PDSuspect: Calvin Simpson Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a suspect accused of assault and battery. According to authorities, 38 year old Calvin Simpson has active warrants for an alleged attack on a female victim that authorities say sent her to the hospital. Officials say, just after 1 this…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Salvation Army is working to help Santa deliver presents to children in our area. This year, community members are supporting 25-hundred children in the Midlands thanks to your donations made to the ‘Angel Tree Project’. Thousands of toys are coming in to the warehouse, but you still have time to give. The salvation army is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A bill that calls for changes in education across the state is on its way to the Senate Floor. The Senate Education Committee voted unanimously Thursday to give a favorable review of the bill to their colleagues, setting up a larger debate once the legislature returns to session.] The committee discussed the bill and added amendments to…
