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Orangeburg officials searching for second suspect in officer involved shooting

Derian James Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Officials are searching for a man wanted in connection with firing upon law enforcement officers earlier this morning. Sherriff Ravenell said 18-year-old Derian James is accused of shooting at officers during a warrant service. Ravenell said a separate individual, Najquan Hampton, was being sought on multiple counts of attempted murder for a…

Bullying Major Problem In Senior Care Centers

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith said it is like real housewives, but this time, the real residents of Senior living homes. Places where you hope your loved ones are safe but instead they might be facing bullying from other residents. “Especially the women in the nursing home. They can be mean girls,” Dr. Smith said. Dr. Smith said she…

Suspect Arrested in Death of Student-Athlete

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies say they have made an arrest in connection with the death of a 17-year-old student athlete. Investigators  say Sytori Davenport is charged with murder in the death of Amon Rice. Rice attended Lower Richland HS where he was a standout basketball player. He died Saturday after deputies say he was shot Thursday in the 200…

SC Lawmakers Postpone Budget Talks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina lawmakers say they need more time to figure out the state’s $8 billion spending plan for the new fiscal year starting July 1st. In a joint statement released Wednesday, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman of Florence and House Ways and Means Committee Republican Brian White of Anderson said they will postpone further budget…