Gov. McMaster dedicates a week to bats in proclamation
A proclamation signed by Governor Henry McMaster now dedicated a week to the bat. Oct. 24-Oct. 31 will be known as Bat Week in South Carolina.
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Child ejected from car after crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY.SC (WOLO)- Multiple people were injured, including a child who was ejected from a car during a wreck Monday afternoon. The wreck happened at the intersection of Calks Ferry Road and Fairview Road in Lexington County. “We saw all kind of commotion going up through the traffic at the intersection,” resident David Crider said. “It was really hectic trying…
Florence County deputy shot in ambush dies weeks after shooting
FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – A second law enforcement officer has died from injuries suffered in an ambush attack on law enforcement in Florence on October 3. Monday (10/22) night, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of Investigator Farrah B. Turner. Investigator Turner was mortally wounded in the line of duty while attempting to serve a search warrant…
City of Cayce hires new city manager
The City of Cayce announced that Tracy Hegler will take over the role of city manager.
Jury selection begins for former SC lawmaker
Jury selection is underway for one of the five people charged in a State House corruption probe.
Columbia Fire and Police are giving Midlands seniors a light in the darkness
On Monday afternoon, Columbia Fire and Police departments partnered with AARP to distribute LED lights to residents at Ensor Forest Assisted Living facility on Monticello Road.
Body of missing man found in Orangeburg Co.
Columbia Police reported that the body of John Hewitt was found in Orangeburg County over the weekend.
Columbia man arrested for murder after shooting incident on Norman St
A man, who police say claimed a woman he lived with was killed during a home invasion, has been arrested for murder.
Sex offenders get Halloween curfew
The Department of probation, Parole and Pardon Services have put a curfew in place to make sure sex offenders adhere to a Halloween curfew.
Cayce hires new city manager
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–The city of Cayce has hired a new city manager. Last week the city announced Tracy Hegler would take over the role left vacant by Brian Watkins. According to a city of Cayce spokesperson Watkins was fired without cause on October 17th after just three months on the job. No reason was given for the termination. Hegler’s first…
