ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)- A 13-year-old from Spartanburg is hoping to fund his dream by making lemonade in Orangeburg. Vincent Proctor comes down to visit his uncle Randall almost every summer but this year he decided to use his down time to open his own lemonade stand and save money for tuition at his dream school, Claflin University. Vincent, who lives…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Latisha Rembert, 24, was denied bond at her detention hearing, in connection with the death of her 1-year-old son. “Your charges are first-degree murder-homicide by child abuse-neglect, do you understand that?” Judge Fred Gordon said to Latisha during her first appearance. The official report says Officers responded to a call of an unresponsive child at Swan Lake…
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Chapin man faces attempted murder charges, Deputies say he’s accused of threatening a family member with a butcher knife and knocking the victim unconscious. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, 42 year old Nicholas David Powlas, also faces two counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. Powlas is also facing more charges, accused of having an…
The lawyer for a South Carolina senator who authorities say converted campaign donations into personal cash wants his charges dismissed.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (AP) – Get ready for a smoother ride. The State Department of Transportation voted Thursday to spend the first $26 million raised by the South Carolina’s newly increased gas tax to paving projects in 27 counties. There are plenty of other projects the Transportation officials plan to take up with additional revenue. The agency wants to spend…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC has lifted a swimming advisory for the Saluda River. The affected area was the section of the river that runs the length of Saluda Shoals Park. DHEC says it is now safe to swim. According to officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control, based on observation at the CWS Friarsgate wastewater plant and recent samples…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– A Sumter Couple is behind bars accused of abusing their three month old. Both 22 year old Phillip Andrew Grate and 17 year old Ashlin Caples, the parents of the child, face an unlawful neglect of child charge. The Sheriff’s office tells ABC Columbia News that the three month old had two fractured leg bones and fractured ribs….
Officer accountability has taken a step forward as the Richland County Sheriff’s Department covers its deputies when it comes to the operation of body cameras. RCSD just installed some new technology so when the gun comes out of the holster, the camera turns on. “So it actually takes the human factor out of actually having to turn it on,” Leon…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of West Columbia officials have issued a Boil Water Advisory for all of Shampy Street. According to officials, this is due to a water line break in the area. Officials say once the water line is repaired and water service is restored, water customers in the area who have lost water pressure or who experience…
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant has taken a tangible step toward running for governor, although he says he hasn’t officially decided to enter the race.
