School attendance down following rumored social media threats
The Orangebur County Sheriff’s Office is asking parents and students alike to ignore threats of an attack following a February shooting.
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Local Weather Science Officer talks SC Tornadoes: Which months are more common
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the wake of Sunday night’s severe weather, which included 3 confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather service is talking the impact of tornado season in South Carolina. The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes hit the Midlands, from Elgin to Lexington county. Officials say three surveying crews assessed the damage on Monday, where they found EF-1 tornado…
Richland County offers free Shred Days event
Get rid of your personal and private documents during a Richland County shredding event.
Body found near Broad River Boat Landing confirmed as former USC student
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WOLO) – Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found near Broad River Boat Landing as a former USC student. Mallory Beach. Courtesy: National Center For Missing And Endangered Officials say Mallory Beach, 19, was discovered by a boater in a marsh area on Sunday. Beaufort County deputies say Beach was reported missing after she was ejected…
Lexington County EMS worker charged with assaulting a child
Lexington County deputies say a Lexington EMS worker has been charged with assaulting a child he was attempting to restrain while on duty.
Group launches study to examine if gaming, gambling could deliver new revenue stream to SC
Two former State officials want to find out if legalized gambling would be good for South Carolina.
Lexington Sheriff’s Department need help identifying man
(photo: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Do you recognize this man? Take a good look at this image from a store surveillance camera. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them identify the person in the image. Authorities say they are working to identify the man as they continue investigating the theft of thousands…
Residents recovering after EF-1 tornado tears through Midlands
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado ripped through Columbia last night leaving behind devastation. On Monday people who live on Saluda River Road started salvaging what was left of their homes. “It got dark for 5 minutes,” homeowner Butch Morgan said. “It sounded like a train going through the neighborhood and then it was all over…
SCE&G sends scam reminder during Consumer Protection week
Cayce, SC (WOLO) — SCE&G, a subsidiary of Dominion Energy is using National Consumer Protection week to remind customers of a scam that often targets energy customers that officials say results in an average loss of $342.00 dollars. The energy company is asking customers to remember a few things that may help keep them protected. Scammers are not aware of…
Deputies seek men in drive-by shooting that injured baby
Authorities say a baby has been injured in an apparent drive-by shooting in South Carolina.
