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Cause of doctor’s wife death still pending but was not “natural”, coroner says

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The results of the official autopsy of Vanessa Biery, wife of Dr. Adam Lazzarini, are still pending, Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher says. However, during the official autopsy, conducted on May 3, 2018 at MUSC in Charleston, no apparent evidence was found to indicate that the death was natural. Due to the lack of an obvious…

Bond denied for 3 suspects in connection with weekend prison escape

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) -Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that 3 more suspects in connection with the prison escape this past weekend have had their bond denied. Otis Goodwin, 28, is charged with 2 counts of aiding an escapee and one count of first-degree assault and battery. Roosevelt Johnson, 24, is facing 2 counts of aiding an escapee. Tykeil Huggins, 21, is…

Ready, Set, Go- City of Cayce Announces Scavenger Hunt

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)–Are you ready for a Scavenger Hunt? The City of Cayce is hosting a Cayce Riverwalk Scavenger Hunt. According to the city, residents are invited to find all the carved animal sculptures throughout the Riverwalk between the Blossom Street bridge and the train trestles downriver. The event is in honor of National Scavenger Hunt Day on Thursday, May 24,…

SC Lawmakers debate VC Summer rate cut plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina lawmakers met again but still haven’t reached a compromise on legislation dealing with utility rates and the failed nuclear reactor project in the state. A conference committee of House members and senators met Wednesday for a third time. This meeting focused solely on temporary rate cuts for utility customers. House members proposed adopting the…

Lydon confirmed as US Attorney for South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ For the first time, a woman who’s not serving in an “acting” capacity will be South Carolina’s U.S. attorney. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon as the chief federal prosecutor for the state. President Donald Trump nominated Lydon earlier this year. She previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney, and founded…

Boots and Badges Blood Drive set for Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They’re taking part in  this year’s “Boots and Badges Blood Drive” sponsored by the Red Cross. This year the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department are going head to head with the Columbia Fire…