Trio arrested on drug related charges in Orangeburg
Two Orangeburg residents and an Upstate man have been charged with drug-related charges during the investigation of unrelated incidents.
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Suspect in the Dubard-Boyle Road murder is captured overnight
Richland County deputies say they have captured a suspect wanted for murder on Dubard-Boyle Road this morning.
Number of flu cases in South Carolina steadily on the rise
DHEC says nearly 100 people have already been hospitalized this flu season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –More and more people across the state are starting to come down with the flu. Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says nearly 100 people have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms already this year. “We had our first flu-associated death that was reported in the Upstate a few weeks ago, and…
Three arrested for drugs, guns in Orangeburg Co.
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Ornageburg Co. deputies say three people are facing drug charges after investigators were looking into a recent shootings. In addition to the drugs, deputies say they found two rifles. Deputies say on Monday Marvin Gay, 30, Geonna Davis, 20, both of Santee; and Fabin Sheard, 19, of Duncan, were each charged with possession with intent to…
It’s the season of giving: Here’s how to donate to the Angel Tree and Red Kettle
Salvation Army Angel Trees and Red Kettles up in area locations for you to help make a child's Christmas wish come true
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Tis the season for the sounds of the familiar Red Kettle. This year the Salvation Army is going high tech. Even if you don’t have any cash or change, to drop in, you can still donate. This year, you can give using Apple or Google pay. You can find red kettles at over 60 locations across the midlands….
Local Living: Swan Lake gets ready to Light up for the Holidays and more
Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The holiday lights are twinkling across the Midlands. On Wednesday, November 27 you can take a drive and see the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be more than 350 animated light displays. The drive through display runs each night from 6pm to 10pm through December 31, 2019. For more information click here…
S.C. holds N.C.-based charity in contempt of court, issues bench warrant for CEO
For the first time ever, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court is issuing a bench warrant for the CEO of a charitable group.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — For the first time ever, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court is issuing a bench warrant for the CEO of a charitable group. The group, Miracle House of Hope Ministries, is based out of Charlotte, N.C. Miracle House of Hope is held in contempt after a hearing in court established that the charity was continuing to…
DPS director will not be back for third term
SC DPS website Columbia, S.C. (AP)–The director of the South Carolina agency that oversees state troopers says he will not be nominated for a third term. State Public Safety Department Director Leroy Smith wrote an email to his employees Tuesday saying he is disappointed his eight years at the agency is coming to an end. Smith was appointed director in…
SC DOT restricting lane closures to help with Thanksgiving travel
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As many of you get ready to hit the road, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has an update on traffic conditions during the holiday. SC DOT officials announced they will not close any lanes for interstate work, unless it is an emergency. In a release the SC DOT announced, to help with holiday traffic, the South Carolina…
Update on carbon monoxide related deaths at Allen Benedict Court Apartments expected Wednesday
A press conference will be held on Wednesday regarding the carbon monoxide related deaths of two men at a Columbia apartment complex early this year.
