Sumter Police search for woman suspected in two armed robberies
The Sumter Police Department is requesting the help of the public in identifying a woman in connection with two armed robberies.
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Henry McMaster and James Smith square off in first debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With less than three weeks until Election Day, the men vying to be South Carolina’s next governor got a chance Wednesday to begin drawing their final contrasts as voters prepare to decide between them. The debate in Florence is the first of two general election debates for Republican Gov. Henry McMaster and Democratic state Rep. James…
2 arrested for attempted murder in Orangeburg Co.
Two men are charged in connection with a September shooting and theft of the car of and Orangeburg County man, according to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.
Gas deployed to end standoff with barricaded suspect in Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A suspect who had barricaded himself inside a Lexington home for five hours has been arrested by police. Lexington Police officers went to the home on the 200 block of Coventry Drive to around 3:00 p.m. Wednesday (10/17) to arrest Matthew Johns, 28, for warrants of Failure to Stop for Blue Lights, Driving Under Suspension, Reckless…
Update: Lexington police arrest suspected gunman in Roberts Street shooting
Lexington County Police say they’ve arrested the gunman involved in the Roberts Street shooting Wednesday.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to 880 million dollars
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- If you didn’t jump in on the chance at millions of dollars then you still have time to enter the Mega Millions drawing Friday. No one hit the jackpot in last night’s Mega Millions drawing and that means this Friday’s jackpot will be more than 880 million dollars. The current jackpot has been growing since July…
Shakin’ Dave Aiken enjoys local fair food
There are only a few days left for the South Carolina State Fair but that is not keeping Shakin’ Dave Aiken from checking out every booth he can. See what he sampled today.
Equipment stolen from a local non-profit that helps underserved children
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– A local non-profit that helps underserved and homeless children has $10,000 equipment stolen from them in the middle of the night. A place you would usually hear kids laughing and yelling is now quiet and not even a lawn mower can be heard. “It trickles down to really, stealing from the kids,” Steve Ware said, CEO and founder of River’s…
Lexington Police respond to barricaded suspect on Coventry Drive
The 100 block of Coventry Drive to Teesdale Court is closed to all traffic as the Lexington Police Department responds to a suspect who has barricaded themself in a home wanted on multiple warrants.
Midlands Tech Welding agreement with High Schools
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Midlands Technical College is making it easier to train the welders of the future. On Tuesday, the school announced a new agreement that will award college credit for accomplishments achieved in high school or training center welding programs. The agreement comes ahead of Midlands Tech’s new ‘Advanced Welding Center’ which is scheduled to open in 2020. Categories: Local News…
