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City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’ve got questions or issues about Fair Housing, you have a chance to speak out Saturday. According to the City of Columbia, the Community Development Department will host a “Speak Out A conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” Organizers say the quarterly conversations will address different issues regarding Equal Access/Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity. “Speak Out!” is…

Motorcyclist Charged in Death of Pedestrian

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A motorcyclist has been arrested and charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian in South Carolina last month. News outlets reported that 24-year-old Sean Austin Merriman of Ladson turned himself into police Monday and was charged with reckless homicide. Fifty-five-year-old Damian Lawton Brown of North Charleston was struck and killed June 23 in North Charleston. Police…

Orangeburg inmate who escaped from jail has been captured, press conference set for 2 p.m.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department announced that the last inmate sought after an escape from a detention center back in May has been caught. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says Curtis Green, 20, was taken into custody Tuesday morning around 6:30am. two hours after he attempted a carjacking. A press conference is set for 2 p.m. at the Orangeburg…

Man accused of firing Shots at Police in SC Hotel parking lot Dies

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a man shot by a police officer in the parking lot of a South Carolina hotel has died. Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela said the man fired at the officer first at the Hilton Garden Inn around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said 68-year-old Jethro Benjamin died a few hours later…

Coroner: Heat Related Death in Kershaw County

KERSHAW, CO (WOLO)– Heat like we’ve seen these past few days in South Carolina can be deadly. According to the Kershaw County Coroner and the Sheriff’s Office, 77 year old George Clark died last Tuesday, July 10, as a result of heat stroke. Investigators say Clark was reported missing earlier this month before he was found in the woods behind…

Midlands family with special needs children fight for Medicaid funding

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – A Midlands family is asking lawmakers to increase funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates which helps supply families with special needs children the aide they need. Haley and Brandon Keisler are parents to 6 and 9-year-olds Matthew and Maxwell. Matthew and Maxwell both have a rare genetic disorder that affects the ability to use any muscle in their body….

Woman Dies after Boat Crash off South Carolina Coast

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) – A woman has died after she was thrown from a boat and run over along the South Carolina coast. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office told news outlets that 37-year-old Stephanie Rechtin of Mount Pleasant died in the boating crash Saturday. The Department of Natural Resources said Rechtin was thrown from the boat she was…

Voting this week to name Riverbanks Zoo New Lion Cubs

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – You’ve till got time to help name the zoo’s newest additions. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community’s help to name their three lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo’s website. There are six names to choose from: Amara, Asha, Koda, Kengeza, Bakari and Zari. You…