SC Read in at the State House
Hundreds gathered on the steps of the South Carolina State House to encourage children to start their life long love for reading early.
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Uber advances safety features, background checks
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Uber is increasing background checks on it’s drivers to help keep riders safe. The ride hailing company will start doing annual criminal background checks on drivers and hire a company that monitors criminal arrests. Other safety features include buttons in the Uber app that allow riders to call 9-1-1 as well as an app that makes…
Midlands Plant and Flower Festival
Get your green thumbs ready, the Midlands plant and flower festival is getting ready to bloom.
Fired FBI Director claims President Trump demanded mafia boss-like loyalty
WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO, ABC) – Former FBI Director James Comey revealed all in a book about to be published. Comey opened up about what he says played out with President Trump before he was fired; their conversations; the private dinner; and the president’s demand for loyalty. Comey compared it to a mafia boss. Watch the video above for the full…
Putting the Breaks on Underage Drinking
State officials are teaming up with Crimestoppers to stop young adults from drinking underage.
Two arrested in connection with Lexington robberies
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Gaston man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with two robberies at Lexington County stores during the week of Christmas. Jaren Meyers, 18, and Pearalisha Mills, 22, are charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, possessing a weapon during a violent crime and criminal conspiracy, according to arrest warrants. Investigators said the pair entered a Dollar…
A’ja Wilson taken number one overall by Las Vegas in WNBA Draft
Liam McKay
Former Gamecock standout A’ja Wilson has been drafted number one overall by the Las Vegas Aces in this years WNBA Draft. It is the first time that a woman from the state of South Carolina has been the number one pick.
Lawmakers Disappointed As Legislative Session Comes To An End
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The legislative session is wrapping up. There is only about a month is left for lawmakers to get some work done, but it is not likely any more bills will be passed. Some lawmakers described the session as disappointing. Saying they did not get nearly as much done as they were hoping. “We got a few things done, but…
Lexington County man sentenced to life for double murder
Robert D. Johnson Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Robert Dumon Johnson, age 36, of Gaston, pled guilty earlier today to the 2016 murders of Brenda Posey and Harry Smith in Lexington County. Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard stated, “I’d like to commend the hard work of Deputy Solicitor Shawn Graham and also thank law enforcement for their tireless efforts in this investigation,…
Sumter Man Accused of Assaulting Children
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– A Sumter man is accused of sexually assaulting a five year old and a six year old. Brian Barefoot is charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Investigators say the alleged abuse took place between November of last year and April of 2018. Categories: Local News, News, Sumter
