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Deputies say missing woman suspect in Dollar General robbery

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– A woman who had been reported missing in Columbia is now accused of armed robbery at a Dollar General in Orangeburg. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says Porscha Hardy, Shakema White, and Levond Keitt are accused of robbing the Cannon Bridge Road store on December 18. Deputies say White and Keitt were arrested after a chase in Calhoun county. Hardy…

Sheriff: Woman previously reported missing charged in armed robbery

Photo Courtesy: CPD Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–A woman who had earlier been reported missing in Columbia is now accused of armed robbery at a Dollar General in Orangeburg. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says Porscha Hardy, Shakema White, and Levond Keitt are accused of robbing the Cannon Bridge Rd. store on December 18th. deputies say white and keitt were arrested after a chase…

Consumer experts: Gas Prices lowest since 2017

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You may have seen them around town and are probably enjoying it too, gas prices are now the lowest they have been since 2017, according to GasBuddy. The national average is $2.25 a gallon, while here in South Carolina the average is $1.85. And in some parts of South Carolina you can even find places as low…

Manufacturer locating new operations to Berkeley County, creating new jobs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A manufacturer is locating operations to Berkeley County with an $8.2 million investment, according to state officials. VTL Precision is a developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle and passenger car markets, according to commerce officials. The investment is projected to create 10 new jobs. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster reacted…

Year in Review: SC Politics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be officially sworn in as Governor on January 9, 2018. He’ll take the oath of office as we start a new year. We take a look back at the road of South Carolina Politics in 2018. Here’s our Rochelle Dean with the year in review for the SC Election. Categories: Local News, Politics,…

Another package thief targeted Columbia homes on Christmas day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Someone stole a package off a front porch on Christmas day in Columbia. Columbia Police released surveillance video hoping someone recognizes the thief who hit a home on River Drive. If you have any information on this crime, call the Columbia Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews