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Two arrested in Sumter hotel shooting

Police in Sumter say two men are in custody for their part in an August shooting that killed two at a Broad St. hotel.

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter say two men are in custody for their part in an August shooting that killed two at a Broad St. hotel. Authorities say on August 18 Saquan Logan, 20, and Tyriq Spann, 19, were found in a room at the Sleep Inn. Investigators say Tavion Mickens, 19, was identified and later found in a…

Deputies investigating after body found in Lake Murray

Lexington Co. deputies say they are investigating after a body was found floating near the Lake Murray Dam.

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a body was found floating near the Lake Murray dam. According to the Lexington County Coroner’s Office, Darius Dendy,34, was involved in a car accident on Wednesday when he and his car went into the lake near the Irmo side of the dam. Investigators say Dendy’s car was also…

USC AD Tanner to move into new role

Columbia, S.C. (USC SID)–Ray Tanner, who oversaw six national championships and record fundraising and revenue in three decades as athletics director and head baseball coach, will soon move into a new role at the University of South Carolina. Tanner will remain the Gamecocks’ athletics director until his successor arrives in Columbia. Tanner will then transition to become athletics director emeritus…

Police searching for shoplifting suspect

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police say they need to identify an accused shoplifter who they say took more than $175 in merchandise from ULTA Beauty on August 23. Investigators say the woman put the items in her purse and walked out. Police say she was seen driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer and putting on a disguise before walking into the store…