Sumter man charged with interference of school bus route
A Sumter man has been charged with interfering with the operation of a school bus.
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Midlands woman charged with fatal hit and run, denied bond
Ashley Burkhard, 33, is charged with a fatal hit and run and has been denied bond.
The Fisher House gets donation to continue helping military families
The Fisher House accepts a big donation to continue helping families that receive care from the VA Medical Centers.
525 children received their Christmas wishes in Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Children in the Midlands Christmas wishes were answered this holiday season because of the community. Categories: Local News, News
Orangeburg deputies searching for suspected shoplifters
Photo courtesy: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Orangeburg Co. are looking for two people who they say stole several thousand dollars worth of jewelry from Walmart in December. Investigators say around 11:30 the night of Dec. 26th store employees reported the suspects forcing open a jewelry case and taking multiple items from the store on North Rd. If you…
Man identified in shooting at Richland County gas station
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified the individual who died as a result of being involved in a shooting on the 9400 block of Wilson Blvd in Columbia. Jose Martinez, 50, was transported by Richland County EMS and was taken to the hospital where he later died from a gunshot wound to the torso. The Richland…
SC Congressman Joe Wilson weighs in on Government Shutdown
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Republican Congressman Joe Wilson is in the Midlands to announce his 2019 Legislative agenda. Wilson says he is hopeful that he will be able to build on the successes of 2018. He also weighed in on the government shutdown, saying he is sympathetic to the employees, and others affected by the shutdown, but Wilson reiterated that border security…
Say Cheese! Mac & Cheese Festival delights SC taste testers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Say cheese! A lot of people in the Midlands got to taste a variety of mac and cheese dishes at Ashley’s Yummy Tummy’s Mac & Cheese Cookoff & Festival. The family friendly event, on Sunday, featured the best local chefs putting their unique and cheesy recipes to the test. This was the first year for the festival. Organizers…
Midlands Woman arrested, accused in fatal hit and run
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A midlands woman is behind bars, accused in a fatal hit and run. South Carolina Troopers say 33-year-old Ashley Burkhard is facing a charge of hit and run involving death. According to authorities, the incident happened in the one thousand block of Nazareth Road just before 10pm Saturday. Officials say 21-year-old Davontaye Washington was walking along the roadway when…
Richland Co. deputy suspended for DUI charge while off-duty
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott has suspended a deputy without pay after he was arrested for driving under the influence Saturday.
