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Update: Missing Irmo teen found safe say Police

UPDATE: Brandon Pacheco-Nunez  has been located and is safe, say police

IRMO, SC (WOLO)– Irmo Police say a 15 year old, missing since November 8 has been found safe. According to Irmo Police, Brandon Pacheco-Nunez  has been located and is safe. Police say the teen had been reported missing after he was last seen around 7:30am Monday, when he left his home in the New Friarsgate subdivision for the school bus….

Victim Identified in Fatal Cayce Hit and Run, police searching for vehicle

According to the Coroner, 64 year old John Wesley Butler, of Cayce was struck and killed

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– The Coroner has released the name of the person killed in a hit and run in Cayce Thursday. According to the Coroner, 64 year old John Wesley Butler,  of Cayce, was walking across the roadway when he was struck on Frink Street around 6:30pm. Police say the vehicle that struck Mr. Butler did not stop. Mr. Butler…

Tight labor market creates challenge of booking one of Santa’s helpers

Staffing companies say the demand is up 120% this year

(CNN) — As supply chains issues follow us into the holiday season — it’s making it harder to nab those gifts. and now Santa Claus might be joining that list. A tight labor market has many people across the U.S. unable to book one of Santa’s helpers to visit kids ahead of the holidays. Santa-staffing agencies say the demand is…

Cayce PD search for driver involved in deadly hit and run

Police say they are actively investigating the incident that claimed a the life of a Cayce man

Cayce, SC (WOLO) — The Cayce Police Department is hoping you can help them track down the driver of a car they say was involved in a hit and run accident that claimed the life of a Cayce man. Authorities say the accident took place in the 1200 block of Frink Street around 6:30 Thursday. According to an eyewitness an…

Newberry veterans invited to drive-thru food giveaway

The event will be held Saturday November 13, 2021

Image: Samsung Newberry, SC (WOLO) — Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America is gearing to host their 5th annual Veterans Day Luncheon. The event that’s being held in partnership with the American Legion, will allow the company to take time out to honor veterans in the community and thank them for their service. Veterans are welcome to attend the drive thru…