Your Voice, Your Vote: Rep. Heather Bauer faces former incumbent Kirkman Finlay III for second time
South Carolina House District 75 includes much of the eastern part of Soda City as well as part of Forest Acres.
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SC Attorney General sues TikTok
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Tuesday afternoon, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is joining a bi-partisan coalition of 14 attorneys general filing separate lawsuits against social media platform TikTok for violating state consumer protection laws. “TikTok is knowingly addicting children to their platform and monetizing this behavior, all while deceiving parents about the safety of their business model,” said Attorney…
Governor McMaster: SC officials monitoring Hurricane Milton amid Helene recovery efforts
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to update recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene
Traffic stop nets 250 lbs. of marijuana
Florence Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Florence Co. say on Monday deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on I-95 near David McLeod Blvd. Authorities say deputies searched the car and found 250 lbs. of marijuana. Investigators say Kevin Li, 25, and Kang Huang, 17, both of New York, NY are both charged with Trafficking Marijuana. Categories: Local News, News, State
Inmate dies at Midlands prison
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Dept. of Corrections say an inmate died following a fight this morning at Lee Co. Correctional Facility. Investigators say Trenton Black, was taken to an area hospital following an altercation with his cellmate. Officials say he died from his injuries. The cellmate was treated at the prison. A department spokesperson says Black’s…
Sumter Co. Deputies investigating after child injured after shots fired into home
In Sumter County, Sumter County Deputies say a child is in critical condition after shots were fired at a home
Columbia police investigating suspicious death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. Investigators say officers responded to Bluff Rd. Tuesday morning after a body was found by workers near the side of the road. The Richland Co. Coroner later identified the deceased as Xavier Jackson, 22. The cause of death was not released. If you have any information that can…
RCSD deputy injured in crash
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department says a deputy was involved in an accident Tuesday morning. Authorities say the deputy was responding to an emergency call for service at the intersection of Shop Rd. and Atlas Rd. when his patrol car was struck by another car. Officials say the deputy was taken to the hospital…
U.S. Army partners with Orangeburg airport to help N.C. community hit by Helene
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — This week the U.S. Army’s Columbia recruiting battalion is responding to areas impacted by hurricane Helene. The military organization partnered with the Orangeburg Municipal Airport to supply food, bottled water, diapers, hygiene products and more necessities need in the Spruce Pine community of North Carolina. Over 40 boxes of food and a significant amount of water…
RCSD searches for man missing since last week
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating a 28 year old man missing since last week
