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Four Unclaimed Veterans Laid To Rest With Full Military Honors in Fort Jackson Cemetery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Four veterans’ cremated remains were unclaimed by family leaving their final resting space in limbo. Friday, the American Legion Post 193 of Chapin stepped in and made sure the veterans received the respect they deserve by laying them to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Some were surprised at how many fellow veterans came out to say a…

Sheriff warns of phone scam claiming to use OCSO name in Orangeburg

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that a scam arose on Friday with the perpetrator posing as the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff said Orangeburg County residents have received calls from a “Capt. Green” stating they have missed court and will be fined $1,200. “This is a scam of the worst kind, and we are recommending you…

City announces plans to remove bike lanes from Farrow Rd.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced that the city plans to complete a lane reversal on Farrow Rd., which will include the removal of bike lanes. Wilson stated, “Based on a significant amount of feedback provided by residents from the communities in the area, a decision was made to move forward with a lane reversal and…

Update: Deputies Searching for Suspect in Fatal Shooting

SWANSEA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News has new information on a story that we have been tracking for several days. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s department, deputies are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man from Gilbert. The shooting happened late Wednesday night near Swansea, in the 100 block of Toole Smith Road. Investigators obtained…

Deputies: 2 Arrested in Armed Robbery, 2 More on the Run

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Orangeburg County Deputies have arrested two suspected armed robbers but are looking for two more suspects. Deputies say 25-year-old Shawna Burch and 23-year-old Benjamin Carr, along with two other gunmen, robbed two men at gunpoint, stealing cash. The suspects then forced the victims to drive to one of the stores where they worked, investigators say one man…