Special Election Primary for Dist. 20 Senate Seat to replace Sen. Courson
Today is the day for you to vote for the candidates to fill the senate seat in District 20 to replace former Senator John Courson.
Local News
Police: Low country teacher arrested for having sex with students, searched online if it was legal
BEAUFORT, SC (WOLO) – A teacher in the low country faces charges accused of sleeping with two of her students. Investigators say Brittany Whetzel, 28, is charged with two counts of felony sexual battery. According to an incident report, Whetzel told friends she could not wait for one of the boys to graduate so she could have beautiful babies with…
Kershaw County murder investigation after teenagers find body behind abandoned building
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Two teenagers discovered a body behind an abandoned cinder block building in Kershaw County Friday (8/10). According to the Sheriff’s Office it’s being investigated as a murder. The Sheriff’s Office says someone killed Tykendrick Williamson, 30, and left his body behind the building on Bob Hugh Road in Jefferson. Deputies say Williamson was previously involved…
Jellyfish warning after hundreds of stings along SC coast over the weekend
FOLLY BEACH, SC (WOLO) – Emergency responders in the low country say they are seeing an uptick in the number of jellyfish stings this summer. Lifeguards say they treated 41 reported jellyfish stings on the Isle of Palms on Friday (8/10). According to park officials, that’s not an uncommon number for this time of year, as jellyfish are common in…
Concerned community expresses distrust after fuel factory uranium leak
HOPKINS,SC (WOLO)- A chemical leak at the Westinghouse fuel factory raised a lot of concerns about potential harm to drinking water for people who live in Lower Richland. A community meeting was held Monday night in Hopkins so residents can get answers. The leak happened in June but was reported a month later, sparking concerns with residents about their safety….
“Sovereign citizen” wanted for “cold blooded murder” in Sumter County
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating an armed and extremely dangerous murder suspect. Sheriff Anthony Dennis said this was a cold blood murder and the suspect wanted is a sovereign citizen– meaning he doesn’t believe in government laws. Demetrius Alexander Brown is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that happened Saturday afternoon….
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect on the run: Sumter deputies
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Families raising money to bring LaTonya Logan home from Barbados
A group of friends from the Midlands is turning to the community for help after getting into a head-on collision with a taxi bus in Barbados.
Clear the Shelters August 18 at Columbia Animal Services
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking to adopt a furry friend? Columbia Animal Services, and Lexington County Animal Services, are hosting a ‘Clear the Shelter’ adoption Special. Organizers say adoptions, for all animals, will be free at both Animal Services locations. WHO: Columbia Animal Services and Lexington County Animal Services (nationwide adoption event) WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2018- 9 a.m….
Woman Identified in fatal shooting, Deputies searching for Suspect(s)
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Columbia woman who died after being shot Sunday morning has been identified. Nakya D. Scott, 33, of Columbia was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital where she died, according to Coroner Gary Watts. Watts said an autopsy indicated the cause of death to be due to a gunshot…
