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Samantha Josephson murder suspect does not show up in court

Nathaniel Rowland was scheduled to make his first appearance Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The suspect in the murder of USC student Samantha Josephson did not appear at the Richland County Judicial Center for his first court appearance. Nathaniel Rowland, 24, was scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday. In a statement, the Fifth District Solicitor’s Office said since Rowland has not posted bond, he did not have…

Second bomb explodes in Sri Lanka

SRI LANKAH (WOLO)- According to the Associated press a second bomb has detonated in Sri Lanka. A van parked next to the church that exploded Easter Sunday has exploded.  So far there has been no reports of any injuries. We will continue to keep you updated as this story is still developing. Categories: National News, News Tags: bomb, Easter, second,…

NWS confirm 4 tornadoes hit the Midlands so far, additional surveys to come

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service (NWS) has released more information about the two tornadoes that hit Orangeburg County Friday. The EF-2 tornado came through the South of Rowesville in Orangeburg County, according to NWS. Analyist with NWS say the EF-2 touched down along the South fork of Edisto River near South River Road. The tornado moved to the…

South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper facing DUI charge, fired

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WCIV) — A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on a DUI charge and later fired by the agency. WSPA-TV reports Cpl. Stephen McDowell was arrested Thursday for driving under the influence, less than 0.10. The state Department of Public Safety says McDowell was off-duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of arrest. Bond was set at $90….

Multiple tornadoes confirmed in the Midlands, including a EF-2 in Orangeburg Co.

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in the Midlands on Friday. NWS reports that an EF-2 tornado hit Orangeburg County, just South of Rowesville. (1/2) Survey Team Summary 4/19/19: 4 confirmed tornadoes (more possible after additional surveys)EF-2 in Orangeburg County just south of Rowesville.EF-1 in Orangeburg County from east of Orangeburg into…

Eminem marks 11 years sober

The real Slim Shady is 11 years sober and commemorated the occasion by posting a picture of a sobriety coin to Twitter and Instagram. “11 years – still not afraid,” the rapper wrote. Eminem posted a similar picture last year while he was at Coachella. The Detroit rapper has been public about his battle with prescription drug addiction. “It’s no secret I…