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Graphic dash cam video shows deputy struck at school crossing, she is doing OK say officials

KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)– The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office released shocking footage, showing a deputy getting hit by a car. Deputies say it happened while she was directing traffic outside of Lugoff Elementary School Thursday morning. We want to warn you this footage is graphic. In this dashcam video, courtesy the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Department you can see the incident. Witnesses…

Deputies: Second person charged in connection with shooting death of SC Postal Worker

KINGSTREE, S.C. (AP) – Authorities in South Carolina have charged a second man in the shooting death of a mail carrier on her route. Williamsburg County deputies announced 27-year-old Jerome Davis was arrested Tuesday in North Charleston and charged with murder in the death of 64-year-old Irene Pressley. Deputies released no other information about the arrest, citing a federal investigation….

Kershaw County deputy struck by vehicle outside school

Deputy Chelsea Cockrell is expected to be released from the hospital Thursday

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — While directing traffic outside Lugoff Elementary School Thursday morning, a Kershaw County deputy was struck by a car, and had to be taken to the hospital. Deputy Chelsea Cockrell had her blue lights on and was wearing a reflective vest when around 7:10 a.m. Thursday, a driver hit Cockrell. Witnesses say the driver was going…

Be prepared for November 5th elections

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- It is almost time to head to the polls toncast your ballot November 5th, which gives you a little bit of time left to get your ducks in a row. If you have not already registered to vote in the November 5th election, you will have to sit this one out since the deadline to do so has…

Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on ‘heartbeat bill’

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state’s proposed abortion legislation also known as the  ‘heartbeat bill,  meaning if passed,  abortions would not be legal in cases of rape or incest. The Medical Affairs Subcommittee voted 4-3 Wednesday along party lines to advance the bill to the full committee. (see more…

More than 200 USC students forced to move into new dorms mid-semester

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than 200 USC students forced to move out of their dorms because of the university’s plans to improve. After just moving into Cliff apartments on USC’s campus, 215 freshmen will have to move again. “It’s really infuriating to me because they didn’t figure out this housing stuff before they let us know that we are getting evicted,”…

Project encourages women to get more involved in state organizations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Governor McMaster and others are encouraging women to get involved in state organizations. Wednesday morning, the Governor was joined by several prominent women including Representative Beth Bernstein, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to promote the Gubernatorial Appointments Project, an initiative that encourages women to be more involved in boards, commissions and volunteer efforts. To find out more…