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Three students under investigation in connection with rumored drug use at Lakewood High School

umter County's Sheriff Dennis announced three students are under investigation after rumors of student drug use and distribution at Lakewood High School began circulating earlier this week.

Sumter County’s Sheriff Dennis announced three students are under investigation after rumors of student drug use and distribution at Lakewood High School began circulating earlier this week.

Richland Co. man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a Columbia man is facing several counts of exploitation of a minor. According to investigators John Shull, 60, used a cell phone to watch sexually explicit videos and pictures of children, he also ordered DVDs depicting children. Deputies say Shull was arrested Wednesday and taken to…

Suspect arrested in connection to drive-by shooting involving 1 year old

Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–  On Thursday the US Marshals Service and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect in a recent drive-by shooting. Investigators say Common Nelson was arrested in the Lexington area. According to deputies, on August 14th Nelson fired several shots into a car occupied by a woman, her one year old daughter, and a…

Sumter police searching for missing teen

Sumter Co. Police Dept. Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter are searching for a 16  year old girl who has not been seen since Monday. Investigators say Kenya Davis was last seen Monday when she was dropped off by a family member in the Robney Dr. area. Police say she was expected to return home but did not. She is…

DHEC offering free HIV testing at UofSC and participating colleges

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will be supplying free HIV tests at several participating colleges and universities across the state from Sept. 26-30.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will be supplying free HIV tests at several participating colleges and universities across the state from Sept. 26-30.