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Newberry Deputies Searching for Missing Man

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Authorities say Robert Lester Jones, 32, was last seen on Sunday, July 24, at around 7 p.m. on Evans Street in Newberry. Jones is 5 foot 11 inches tall, weighs 200 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He…

Final Suspect In Eutawville Fatal Slaying Behind Bars

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office say a Summerville man wanted in connection with last week’s fatal shooting in Eutawville has turned himself in. 24-year-old Dwendell Lamont High will face charges of murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is scheduled to appear in court today at 2:30 p.m. Authorities believe…

WATCH: National Lasagna Day!

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —  National Lasagna day is Friday and we celebrated a day early for a good reason. Many of you may be in the middle of that back to school hustle and bustle, but the Two Notch Road Olive Garden has cooked up some pretty cool ways to keep you from having to tough it out on your…

Deputies Searching for ‘Person of Interest’ in High School Break-In

Provided ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are looking for for a person of interest after a break-in at an Orangeburg school. Authorities say deputies were patrolling the campus of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School on July 23 when they noticed a glass that had been shattered. The school’s security personnel and deputies searched the buildings to determine what…

Suspect Accused of Using Stolen Credit Card to Purchase Electronics, Gift Cards

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man is wanted for fraud after allegedly using a stolen credit card to purchase electronics and gift cards. Authorities say the suspect stole the victim’s wallet from her purse and went to the Walmart located at 10060 Two Notch Road and purchased two flat screen televisions and other electronics totaling at least $2,000. The suspect…

WATCH: General Mills Expands Flour Recall After 4 More Illnesses

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) –General Mills is expanding a flour recall issued over a possible link to an E. coli outbreak after four new illnesses were reported. The recall announced Monday covers several varieties of Gold Medal and Signature Kitchens flour produced on certain dates through February 10. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said flour produced at a General…