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Orangeburg officials search for missing man

Larenzo Demore Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators are searching for a man last seen walking from his Orangeburg home last month. Investigators say 33-year-old Larenzo Demore was reported missing after relatives said he packed his possessions and walked away from their home, but strangely Demore didn’t take his possessions. They contacted law enforcement on March 24. They said…

Former Pastor arrested, facing criminal sexual conduct charges

Eduardo Cornejo Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Police say Eduardo Elias Cornejo, 34, was charged with criminal sexual conduct after turning himself in on Thursday (4/12).  According to police, a victim came forward on February 22 to report they had been sexually assaulted by Cornejo in January of 2017.  Police say the victim reported to officers that he had met with…

Update: SC Prison Director says Riot that left 7 Inmates dead was over territory, cell phones

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina prisons director says the riot that left 7 inmates dead, was over territory, cellphones, contraband and money. SC Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling says there were three separate incidents at three different dorms “Not a normal situation” “The folks that are incarcerated are going to continue their criminal ways from behind bars. Which…

Love, Peace and Hip Hop Festival Wraps Up

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a high note for hundreds of music lovers who came out to enjoy the sounds of the “Love, Peace, and Hip Hop Festival.” and headliner MC Lyte on Saturday. Organizers say the event is full of family-friendly music and activities focused on hip hop culture. The Festival has been going strong since 2013. Categories: Digital Exclusives…

Watch: Live Update on Mass Casualty Incident at Lee Corrections, 7 Inmates Dead

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Live update from ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers from the South Carolina Department of Correction on Mass Casualty incident that left 7 inmates dead. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will provide an update to the Lee Correctional Institution incident with South Carolina Corrections and SLED officials at 1:30 PM at the SCDC headquarters in Columbia. According to SC…