SCDOT to start pothole blitz to fix bad roads
Today the State Department of transportation announced they are launching a hot line to fix potholes caused by recent heavy rains.
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Sumter man faces heroin-related charges after ongoing investigation, deputies say
A man faces heroin-related charges after an ongoing investigation of resident complaints.
Two Sumter men charged in overdose death of traveling salesman
Two Sumter men are have been arrested linked to an overdose death of a traveling salesman
Study: Are antibiotics necessary when you’re sick?
ABC NEWS– winter is the season for coughs, and colds, but while being sick can be no fun experts say the overuse of antibiotics may be putting us at even more risk. ABC’S Serena Marshall explains. Categories: Local News Tags: family health
Protestors at Lindsey Graham’s Columbia Office over Government Shutdown
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some Federal workers rallied in front of Senator Lindsey Graham’s Columbia office to voice their concern over the government shutdown. On Thursday, demonstrators protested, saying the shutdown is impacting people in our area, in a big way. we spoke with Tangela Graves who works at the Federal prison in Salters, South Carolina. The protest included representatives from…
We’re kicking Restaurant Week off at Villa Tronco
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Bon appetite! Its Restaurant Week once again in Columbia. The annual celebration of dining out on the town runs from Thursday through January 20th. The ten day food fest allows diners to experience all the Midlands’ culinary scene has to offer. to find out what restaurants are participating and their menus, go to https://restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/city/columbia/ Categories: Digital Exclusives…
Check your Lottery tickets: $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Lottery says a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at a Publix in Columbia. Do you have the winning ticket? According to a release from Lottery officials, a Powerball ticket sold in Columbia for Wednesday night’s drawing is worth $50,000. The ticket was purchased at Publix Super Markets #829 at 4611 Hardscrabble Rd, according to lottery officials….
Former HS administrator enters second plea, accused of sex with student
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A former Air Port High School assistant principal has entered a second guilty plea in connection to an improper relationship with a student. The Lexington Co. Clerk of Court’s Office confirms to ABC Columbia that Dawn Diimmler pleaded guilty in December to 2nd degree harassment. Diimmler was sentenced to either 30 days in jail or a…
Grinding of the Greens ends today
This is the last day you can take that old Christmas tree to have it recycled into mulch for the Grinding of the Greens.
Murder suspect arrested accused of shooting a man to death
Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) — A Bamberg County man is charged with murder after a man’s body was found off a highway in Orangeburg County. Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 55-year-old Stanley Dixon for the fatal shooting of another man. Investigators responded to multiple reports of a body off of Highway 301 near Cope. An autopsy…
