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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Colonial Life Arena officials announced they will institute a clear bag policy for all events. According to officials, the clear bag policy will begin with the Chris Stapleton concert on Thursday, October 25. The policy will mimic the University of South Carolina Athletics’ current model and will regulate the size and types of bags that may be…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say Michael Griffin is in custody and charged with murder after a deadly weekend shooting. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 25-year-old Jerri Sigmon died from a gunshot wound to the head. Columbia police say the shooting happened before six Saturday morning on Norman St. near Columbia College. Investigators say Griffin initially told officers that…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina State Fair officials say there were more visitors this year, than last year, despite the threat of tropical storm Michael. Officials say the State Fair had more than 440,000 guests during the 12-day run. If you’re already looking forward to next year, you can write down the dates. The 2019 South Carolina State Fair will open on October…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you feeling lucky? According to the SC Lottery, the Mega Millions is now up to $1.6 billion for Tuesday night’s drawing. According to SC Lottery officials, in order to win the jackpot you have to match all six numbers drawn. But there are other ways to win, SC Lottery officials say there are prizes for matching…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get a flu shot? The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering anyone, ages six months and older, a flu shot at no cost at three walk-in clinics. The flu shot clinics will be held in Greenville, Lexington and North Charleston on Friday, Oct. 26. No appointment is needed for these events. Children under…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCCB)=Caryn Little— Former Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver Rae Carruth was released from prison Monday, October 22nd after spending nearly 17 years behind bars for hiring a hitman to kill his pregnant girlfriend in 1999. Carruth was convicted of conspiracy to 1st degree murder on January 22, 2001. Carruth’s then-girlfriend, Cherica Adams, was shot on November 16, 1999 after…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Just two weeks before Election Day, Sen. Bernie Sanders is back in South Carolina as part of a swing through early-voting states on the presidential primary calendar. Sanders plans to speak Saturday at a “Medicare for All” rally in Columbia being put on by Our Revolution, an offshoot of his 2016 Democratic presidential effort. The Vermont…
CHERAW, S.C. (AP) – Two teens have been accused of making separate threats to shoot up a South Carolina high school. The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 15-year-old student at Cheraw High School who was upset about other students picking on him for how he treated his girlfriend. Deputies say he sent a text message to another student…
YORK, S.C. (AP) — Bedbugs have been found inside a South Carolina courthouse. York County Clerk of Court David Hamilton said the bedbugs were found in private offices and not in public areas at the Moss Justice Center in York. Solicitor Kevin Brackett told The Herald of Rock Hill that the bugs were found in the public defender’s office on the first floor…
