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Watch: ‘Famously Hot’ Hurts High Tech Gadget

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Technology plays a part in almost every aspect of our lives, but the South Carolina sun can cause permanent problems for high price electronics. “Each device has a range that it wants to operate comfortably. Once it goes past that bad things happen,” says Anwar Robertson, owner of Mr.PC. As summer temperatures soar the tech wizard…

Summerville Man Sought in Connection to Deadly Eutawville Shooting

This photo from where officers were searching in Holly Hill was provided by TheTandD.com. Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are seeking a fifth suspect in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Eutawville last week. Officials say 24-year-old Dwendell Lamont High of Summerville is believed to be the driver of a car involved in the shooting that…

Authorities Say 83-Year-Old Man Reported Missing, Found Safe

Marvin Loomis/Provided SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities say a Sumter County man who was reported missing, has been found safe. Marvin Loomis suffers from dementia, authorities say.   Authorities initially said Loomis was supposed to return to his daughter’s home, but did not. Follow the writer on Twitter. Categories: Local News, Sumter Tags: Marvin Loomis, Missing Man, Sumter County

Police: Suspect Wanted for Theft at Two Notch Road Craft Store

Provided RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a suspect who they say wanted the five-finger discount. The suspect was captured on surveillance video at the Hobby Town USA located at 10120 Two Notch Road on July 24 just before 10 p.m. taking three remote controlled trucks worth $680, police say.   If you have…

Watch: Excessive Heat

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Excessive heat is creating problems across the country and right here in the Midlands. There are heat alerts in nearly 12 states, with temperatures reaching 12 digits. At least 11 people nationwide have reportedly died due to the heat. Here in the midlands, we’re battling tripe digits and humidity. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Heat Wave

Watch: SC Sending 4 Speakers to DNC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Democrats have some big names headlining the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The State Democratic party says four South Carolinians will be featured speakers at the convention. They include, Congressman James Clyburn, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, Former State Lawmakers Bakari Sellers and Current SC Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: Democrats,…