Camden, SC (WOLO)– While people worshiped in their churches, a man broke into their cars and took multiple items– including cell phones. One of those phones is what led to his arrest. Kershaw County said this is a great reminder to do something very simple, but it keeps the thieves away. Chief Deputy Jack Rushing says when the honest and generous people…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Gov. Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department of Corrections (SCDC) to combat the flow of illegal contraband into the prison system. By waiving these regulations, the department can expedite efforts to recruit and retain correctional officers by enhancing hiring salaries, adjusting existing salaries, removing overtime prohibitions, as…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) It’s time to recycle. Lexington County is helping residents out with an event to recycle electronics and household hazardous waste. It will also include shredding on site free of charge on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at White Knoll High School, located at 5643 Platt Springs Rd., Lexington, SC 29073. According to officials, additionally, any South Carolina…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Police are looking for a car involved in a hit and run Saturday night. Columbia Police say the driver hit a 37-year-old male pedestrian in the 2300 block of Two Notch Road. The victim suffered serious injuries and is at a local hospital. Anyone with information is asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-888-Crime-SC. Categories: Local…
COLUBMIA, SC (WOLO)– Lace up the tennis shoes or grab the bike, Sunday the City of Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is hosting an Open Streets Event. It will take place from 1-5pm along Devine Street. According to City officials, the Open Streets initiatives temporarily close streets to automobile traffic, so that people may use them for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and…
WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. builders broke ground on more apartment buildings last month, pushing up overall home construction 1.9 percent. The Commerce Department says housing starts rose in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million, driven by a big 16 percent gain in apartment buildings. Single-family home construction slipped 3.7 percent. Home construction has grown steadily since…
SUMTER, SC (April 21, 2017) –Sumter Police say a “significant” amount of heroin was discovered during the sting operation, which lead to the arrest of three men. On Thursday, the Sumter Police Department searched homes at 7 E. Newberry Ave. and 1999 Ashby Road. There officers say they found were a total of 4.2 ounces of heroin with a street…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- An 18-year-old is being accused of a sex crime involving a girl under the age of 11. Omar Glover has was arrested on Thursday and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor –First Degree. Columbia police say on February 7,2018 Glover engaged in sexual battery with a minor female. He is being housed at the Alvin S….
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Lexington man was killed after being thrown off his motorcycle Friday night. The incident happened in the 2500 block of South Lake Drive in Lexington at 9:00 P.M. Rueben Wyatt Baughman, 31, who is believed to have been wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, was passing a vehicle when he was ejected from his…
