FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a man shot by a police officer in the parking lot of a South Carolina hotel has died. Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela said the man fired at the officer first at the Hilton Garden Inn around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said 68-year-old Jethro Benjamin died a few hours later…
KERSHAW, CO (WOLO)– Heat like we’ve seen these past few days in South Carolina can be deadly. According to the Kershaw County Coroner and the Sheriff’s Office, 77 year old George Clark died last Tuesday, July 10, as a result of heat stroke. Investigators say Clark was reported missing earlier this month before he was found in the woods behind…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – A Midlands family is asking lawmakers to increase funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates which helps supply families with special needs children the aide they need. Haley and Brandon Keisler are parents to 6 and 9-year-olds Matthew and Maxwell. Matthew and Maxwell both have a rare genetic disorder that affects the ability to use any muscle in their body….
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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) – A woman has died after she was thrown from a boat and run over along the South Carolina coast. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office told news outlets that 37-year-old Stephanie Rechtin of Mount Pleasant died in the boating crash Saturday. The Department of Natural Resources said Rechtin was thrown from the boat she was…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – You’ve till got time to help name the zoo’s newest additions. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community’s help to name their three lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo’s website. There are six names to choose from: Amara, Asha, Koda, Kengeza, Bakari and Zari. You…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia will begin the process of reversing a major bike lane project Tuesday, July 16th 2018. Tuesday morning crews will return Farrow Road to its’ previous four-lane set up. According to City Manager Teresa Wilson, negative feedback prompted the decision after residents launched numerous complaints. The two bike lanes are set to be removed…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single car accident in the 700 block of Park Road in Lexington on Sunday. According to Coroner Fisher, 56 year old Michael Lynn Martin, of Ridge Spring was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Martin, who was travelling west, left the right side of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Drivers in West Columbia need to be aware of lane closures this week. According to SCE7G, lanes along portions of I-26 in West Columbia will be closed from 7 p.m.-5 a.m. daily, July 16-July 19, as crews perform overhead electric line work across the roadway. The work will take place during overnight hours in coordination with the…
