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Palmetto Palette brings food from the farm to the table

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –Straight from the farm to the table. Thursday,  the South Carolina Farm Bureau showcased farm products from around the state along with some of the best chefs in the Midlands. Local farmers say they take a lot of pride in being able to show off a product they made themselves. The proceeds from Thursday night’s event will…

Former Columbia Police Chief remains behind bars, reportedly fails 3 drugs tests

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–  Jail records show that former Columbia Police Chief Randall Scott is in custody at the Lexington Co. Detention Center being held for the U.S Marshals Service. According to a report in the State Newspaper, a Federal Judge issued a warrant for Scott’s arrest after he failed a drug test. The former police chief was arrested at a…

Woman and teenager both charged in Gilbert shooting

(photo: Lexington County Detention Center/ Brandi Ann Strawderman) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — The  Lexington County Sheriff’s  Department have charged both a woman and teenager in connection with a shooting that took place in Gilbert Wednesday night. According to arrest warrants,  20 year old Brandi Ann Strawderman, is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime….

USC donor Darla Moore urges trustees to restart president search without controversy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The namesake of USC’s School of Business, and the University’s largest donor, has urged its board of trustees to stop the current search for a president and start over. Darla Moore has donated more than $75 million to her alma mater and Thursday night emailed the board saying, “… The process should be started over to…

Betsy DeVos looks to bridge gap between classroom and the workforce

Several local companies signed the President's Pledge for America's Workers in West Columbia Thursday

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Betsy DeVos told several business and education leaders that one of her goals as the U.S. Secretary of Education is to have several businesses build from within. Devos visited West Columbia Thursday to see how companies look to incorporate younger people into full-time jobs. When walking around the grounds of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Betsy DeVos says…

Orangeburg man accused of shooting man trying to break up a July 4th fight

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s department says they have arrested 46 year old Bobby Anthony II and have charged him with a Fourth of July shooting that send one person to the hospital. Orangeburg County deputies say they learned of the alleged incident when they were called to the regional Medical Center after reports of a shooting…

2 Dead, 2 injured after building collapses at Pickens County construction site

(photo: Pickens Co Emergency Management) Sunset, SC (WOLO) —- The Pickens County Emergency Management tells ABC Columbia News , Pickens County took a 911 call in reference to a possible structure collapse at residential units located along Water Lake Drive in Sunset, SC. When officials arrived on the scene they report seeing observed a multi-story residence under construction, which had…

Lexington PD urging drivers to put down cell phones, responding to 100+ collisions per month

Lexington Police are asking drivers to be cautious and pay attention on the roads, as more than 100 collisions are reported each month.

Town of Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — Lexington Police are asking drivers to be cautious and pay attention on the roads, as more than 100 collisions are reported each month. “Last month we had 122 collisions. In recent months we’ve had as many as 170 collisions. So the 12-month average is about 135 collisions,” said Cpl. Cameron Mortenson of the Lexington…

Thousands of stainless steel toasters reportedly leaking electric current recalled

(Photo: Consumer Product Safety Commission ) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —- The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Nearly 5 thousand Bodum Bistro toasters are being recalled, between the U.S. and Canada after the company says the toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, which poses a shock hazard to users. The items impacted in the recall…