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RCSD searching for attempted murder suspect

Courtesy: Richland County Sheriff’s Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding Antoni Lawrence, who is wanted on attempted murder charges. Deputies say they were dispatched to Shandon Crossing Apartments on September 8 where they found the victim lying on his back with a gunshot wound to his lower body. Authorities…

Forest Acres Police searching for missing man

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Forest Acres Police are asking for the public’s help in finding missing 30-year-old Thomas Scott Willoch, who was last seen by his family last Thursday morning. Officials say Willoch was last seen wearing no shirt and dark pants. Willoch’s family says he suffers from a mental condition. If you see him, you are asked to call the…

SC for Ed to host ‘Stand Up and Step Out’ event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC for Ed is hosting an event tomorrow to protest after House lawmakers did not pass the Senate’s bill which would have given teachers and state employees a pay raise. The ‘Stand Up and Step Out’ event will start at 9 a.m. Wednesday over a Facebook live on SC for Ed’s Facebook page. Officials want teachers to…

17 defendants charged in Midlands-based federal drug conspiracy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to authorities, 17 individuals have been arrested following a multi-year investigation into a methamphetamine distribution ring operating out of the Lexington area. The arrests come after an over two year long investigation conducted by federal, state and local law enforcement. Authorities say approximately 35 kilograms of methamphetamine, 116 firearms and various quantities of heroin and fentanyl…

Cayce City Council voting precinct temporarily closed

United Methodist Chuch unavailable due to coronavirus

Cayce, SC (WOLO) — The special election for Cayce City Council District 1 is today, but some voters use to voting at the Cayce United Methodist Church will be met with signs directing them to a new location. According to the Lexington County Election Commission confirms the relocation changes for those voting in District 1 and District 3 will now…

Police, community honoring life of Faye Swetlik

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Springdale Police will honor the memory of Faye Swetlik with a dedication ceremony tonight at 7 p.m. at the Felton C. Benton Park on Platt Springs road. According to authorities, a tree will be planted and a bench dedicated to honor Faye, who was killed in February this year. Police ask that those attending wear bright colors…