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SCDOT replacing US 1 bridge over I-20 in Lexington
SCDOT officials say they’re working on replacing the U.S. 1 (Augusta Road) bridge over I-20 in Lexington County.
Two Midlands kids ages 3 and 5 killed by cars in separate incidents, community mourns
COLUMBIA/ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- Two children were killed by cars in separate incidents, leaving communities in the Midlands grieving. Last Thursday (March 21st) a 3-year-old and her mother were hit after crossing the street on Duke Avenue. Jayana Summers died. Her 23-year-old mother is still in the hospital fighting for her life. The community continues to add to her makeshift memorial,…
Former Dutch Fork assistant principal in court on multiple drug charges
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A former assistant principal at Dutch Fork High School made his first appearance in court since posting bond in February. In November, Floyd White was arrested for multiple drug charges, including intent to distribute. He is charged with four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, distribution of cocaine within proximity of a school,…
Deputies: Lexington County man being charged with murder after stabbing death on Sunday
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they said stabbed a man to death on Sunday.
11th annual “Together We Can Read” program kicked off today
An annual city project is aimed at getting children to read more books.
Attempted murder suspect taken into custody after shooting in Orangeburg
An Orangeburg man that was wanted in connection with a March 16 shooting has been taken into custody.
Orangeburg murder suspect arrested by task force in Columbia
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An Orangeburg murder suspect was arrested Monday (3/25) morning in Columbia. DeAndre Sumpter (OCSO) Deandre DeAngelo Sumpter, 27, has been charged with one count each of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, a 25-year-old man was killed after a shooting March 13 at…
Prices at the pump increase again
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are on the rise, again, this week. According to AAA Carolinas, South Carolina’s $2.40 average is 10 cents more than a week ago. The price at the pump right now is also 25 cents more than a month ago, AAA estimates. “Increased demand due to the start of a busy spring travel season…
Update: 2 arrested for hammer, shooting death in Orangeburg
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officials arrested two people connected to a homicide in February of 2018.
