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Myrtle Beach Police officers involved in shooting Saturday morning

by Simon Williams

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A spokesperson from the Myrtle Beach Police Department says two officers were involved in a shooting early Saturday morning. The Deputy Coroner says a 32-year-old Matthew Graham of Loris has died from injuries sustained in the shooting. He says just after 2 a.m. Saturday, two officers were involved in a shooting near 65th Ave. N…

1 dead, 3 hurt after vehicle overturns in Orangeburg County

by Matt Dillane

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One person is dead and three others are hurt after a crash in Orangeburg County early Sunday morning. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, around 4:20 a.m., a vehicle carrying three people was traveling eastbound on Interstate 26. Around the 159 mile marker, the vehicle traveled off the left side of the road and struck…

Suspect stole $2,400 worth of items from Sumter business

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies are looking for the person who stole $2,400 worth of items from a local business last month. The incident happened at a business located in the 1500 block of Airport Road. According to officials, the business was robbed between two a.m. on Sept. 18, 2019 and eight a.m. on Sept. 19, 2019. Those with…

Motorcyclist killed in Orangeburg County collision

by Matt Dillane

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCIV) — One person is dead after a motorcycle collided with an SUV in Orangeburg County on Saturday afternoon. According to officials, the SUV was traveling northbound on Sprinkle Avenue near Bleakley Street. The motorcycle was heading southbound on the same street. Authorities said the SUV turned into a private drive and was struck at this time by…

Fall is here and so is the food! We’ve got the dish in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s the most edible time of the year! Here’s Crysty Vaughan with the ‘dish’ in Local Living. Foodies listen up now is your chance to try something new on the menu. It’s Restaurant Week in Columbia. The 11 day food festival allows you to experience all the different eateries in the Midlands and their specials. Restaurants tend…

SC State Fair releases Safety statement , no shots fired

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–) Officials at the South Carolina State Fair released a statement about unfounded reports of  shots fired Saturday night.  Below is the full Safety statement from South Carolina State Fair general manager, Nancy Smith: “Earlier tonight (Oct. 12) – The SC State Fair experienced young adults running through the grounds in waves, which created a disruption and understandably…

Deputies: no shooting at State Fair

Courtesy: Ryal Curtis Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A scary scene this evening at the South Carolina State Fair. Several fair-goers reported hearing what sounded like gunshots prompting peoople to run for the exits. Richland County deputies say there was not a shooting. No word on where the sounds came from. State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith released this statement following the…

Prisma Health hosts annual ‘Hearts and Hands Forever Walk’

A community walk for anyone whose life has been touched by the loss of a baby

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Sunday October 13, Prisma Health will sponsor the 29th annual “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk”.  It will take place at 3 p.m., at Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St., Columbia. According to Prisma Health officials, the quarter-mile memorial walk is for anyone whose life has been touched by the loss of a baby, through either miscarriage, stillbirth,…