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Authorities identity body on Congaree River

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body recovered from the Congaree River near Cayce Riverwalk this afternoon (6/27). Coroner Margaret Fisher says 50 year old Thomas Sumter of Columbia was discovered about 200 yards downstream of the Blossom Street Bridge. An autopsy has been scheduled for June 28th to determine Sumter’s cause of death. A…

CPD and CFD investigate series of fires near Farrow Rd.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department (CPD), Columbia Fire Department (CFD), and SLED are investigating a string of fires, along the Farrow Road corridor, that have occurred over the last 2 months. The departments are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the person or persons who may be responsible or may have information regarding the fires. The agencies are working…

Industrial hemp application due this Friday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The deadline to apply to grow industrial hemp in the state of South Carolina is this Friday (6/29). If you are interested, there are several qualifications. You must: be a South Carolina resident; pass a state and federal background check administered by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division; have a signed letter of intent with an…

Democrat James Smith reacts to McMaster victory

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – On Tuesday night (6/27) Representative James Smith commented on Governor McMaster’s victory in the Republican runoff, issuing the following statement: “I would like to congratulate Governor McMaster on his victory tonight. We know that this election is about the people of South Carolina and their future and while Henry McMaster would suggest that all is well, he is not…