New Voorhees President Says Increasing Enrollment a Priority
The new president of Voorhees College says increasing enrollment at the historically black college in Bamberg County is a top priority.
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Orangeburg Co. Investigators Need Help In Armed Robbery Case
Authorities with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office need the public’s help in gathering information about a robbery that occurred last month at a St. Matthews Road convenience store.
WATCH: Deadly Amoeba Cleansing
Click here to find out what’s being done to rid Whitewater Center of Deadly Brain Eating Amoeba.
WATCH: Search for Robbery Suspects
The search for two men suspected of robbing an area gas station continues Tuesday.
WATCH: Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Continues
LITTLE MOUNTAIN, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting. Police say they responded to a domestic dispute Monday night in the 2100 block of Wash Lever Road. Officials say they found an armed man barricaded inside his home. Authorities say they tried to negotiate with the man. He then shot himself twice before pointing…
Watch: Jury Scam Phone Calls
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– U.S. Marshals are warning of the latest phone scam. They are warning people that there are scammers, calling “claiming” to be Marshals seeking to collect fines for missed jury duty. The Marshals office wants you to know they do not call anyone to collect money. If you get this call, hang up, and report it. Categories: Local…
Watch: Collaborating to Combat Gang Violence
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) — Monday marked the start to the Department of Corrections annual conference on gang violence. Law enforcement agencies from across the state gathered at Midlands Technical College for three days filled with tips and techniques to combat gang violence in the community and prison. Vincent Goggins, Commander of the Midlands Gang Task Force says in recent years…
Emily Farr Tapped as Head of SC Licensing Agency
Gov. Nikki Haley has tapped a Columbia attorney specializing in employment law as the new head of the state Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
WATCH: Delta Air Line Delays
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Those hoping to get in the Air were delayed Monday due to Delta Airlines experiencing a Power Outage. At Columbia Metro, flyers were standing in line waiting for updates. Delta has also offered all of its customers a change fee waiver, regardless of whether their flights were affected, but passengers must hold tickets that included a flight…
Authorities Investigating Inmate Death at Lex Co. Detention Center
Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say they are investigating the death of an inmate at the Lexington County Detention Center.
