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Governor declares May as “Military Spouse Appreciation Month”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor McMaster has dedicated the month of May to honor the people who hold down the fort, staying at home while their loved ones serve in the armed forces. Tuesday (5/7) morning Governor McMaster declared May as “Military Spouse Appreciation Month” in South Carolina. The proclamation notes that spouses are the backbone of military families and…

RCSD: Jailer arrested for bringing marijuana in a Skittles box to inmates

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – An Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center jail officer has been arrested on charges of of furnishing contraband. On Tuesday (5/7), the Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Taliyah Fewell, 23, who’s accused of bringing in marijuana and a lighter in a Skittles box and giving the drugs to several inmates. During a routine check,…

Coroner confirms student’s cause of death

Photo Courtesy: Pelion HS Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–The Orangeburg Co. Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday that a Midlands student’s death was a tragic accident. In a statement, the coroner says “autopsy results show that Mr. Dwyer’s cause of death was drowning.  The manner of death is classified as accidental.” Monday the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office announced Dwyer died over the weekend while…

Richland Co. Sen. Harpootlian again questions Panthers Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–One Richland Co. senator continues to be the loudest voice questioning the measure that would provide tax incentives to bring the NFL’s Carolina Panthers’ practice facility to York Co., moving it from Charlotte. Speaking Tuesday on the house floor, Sen. Dick Harpootlian says the bill sets a precedent that would lead to other sports teams coming to the…

Mayors send letter to senate in support of Panthers bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The mayors of five of the state’s largest cities sent a letter to the senate Tuesday in support of the proposed tax incentives designed to bring the NFL’S Carolina Panthers practice facility to South Carolina. The mayors of Columbia, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, Greenville, and Charleston signed the letter which calls on the general assembly to support…