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Watch: Boating Incidents Spur Safety Reminders
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — After several boating incidents in recent days, law enforcement officials are reminding boaters to be safe on the water this boating season. “Be safe out on Lake Murray and be sure that you have the proper equipment so you and your family can be safe out on the lake,” said Deputy Derek Wilson. Across the…
Body of Missing Sumter Boater Recovered
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to Sumter County authorities, the body of Harry Lee Bradley has been located in the Pocotaligo River in Sumter County. Deputies say the body of the missing boater was found near the area where the boat was discovered about 3:30 p.m. Officials say Bradley was dropped off at the river by friends around noon on Saturday…
South Carolina Railroad to Unveil New Line to Volvo Factory
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's state-owned railroad is planning to build a 10-mile rail line to the site of the $500 million Volvo factory that's currently under construction in Berkeley County, about 30 miles northwest of Charleston
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s state-owned railroad is planning to build a 10-mile rail line to the site of the $500 million Volvo factory that’s currently under construction in Berkeley County, about 30 miles northwest of Charleston. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Palmetto Railways, a short-line carrier run by the state Commerce Department, hopes to have the…
Man Accused of Defrauding SC Lottery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A man was arrested on April Fools’ Day for allegedly defrauding the South Carolina Educational Lottery. Police say 26-year-old Marcus Washington is also facing eight counts of shoplifting. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said investigators were notified that Washington was going in to different businesses and presenting non-winning lottery tickets asking the employees for additional lottery tickets…
Watch: Midlands Local Happenings
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — Looking for ways to get involved in giving back to the Midlands? We have a list of some of your daily happenings. Click here to find out what is going on in your community. Categories: Events, Local News, News Tags: Jonathan Kennedy, Morning Menu, Rochelle Dean
Dynamite Disposal set for Tuesday
If you hear loud blasts in one part of Lexington County on Tuesday don't be alarmed. Deputies say they plan to dispose of 400 pounds of dynamite.
LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) — If you hear loud blasts in one part of Lexington County on Tuesday don’t be alarmed. Deputies say they plan to dispose of 400 pounds of dynamite. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, deputies will be working with the State Law Enforcement Division and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Tuesday morning…
Police: Man swipes swan eggs from nest
A Florence man faces charges after officers say he stole Swan eggs.
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — A Florence man faces charges after officers say he stole swan eggs. Sumter Police say visitors at Swan Lake Iris Gardens notified park rangers late Sunday afternoon after seeing a man enter an enclosed area at the park and remove a small number of Swan eggs from a nest. A park ranger called police. When officers…
Watch: Search Continues for Missing Sumter Boater
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Natural Resources continue to search for a missing boater on the Pocotaligo River in Sumter County. Officials say 61-year old Harry Lee Bradley was dropped off at the river by friends around noon on Saturday to go fishing and when they returned Saturday afternoon to pick him up…
WATCH: Recall issued for frozen broccoli
Product sold in 11 states including South Carolina
(CNN) — A company is voluntarily recalling frozen broccoli cuts sold in 11 states over fears of Listeria contamination. Listeria infection causes serious and at times fatal infections in children, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths. No illnesses have been associated with the product so far, the company said. States Affected Alimentos…
