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Saluda Deputy Laid To Rest, Law Enforcement Officers Statewide Showed Up To Bid Farewell

SALUDA, SC (WOLO)– Saluda County Sheriff’s Office saluted Cpl. Dale Hallman one last time as they mourn the loss of a brother in blue.  Cpl. Dale Hallman (29) died while responding to a call where an armed suspect had run into the woods with a child.  The Saluda community and law enforcement agencies from across the state came to the Saluda Baptist…

Lexington County Officials search for CVS robbery suspect

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Chief Terrence Green is requesting the help of the community in identifying a male subject who was involved in a robbery over the weekend at the CVS Pharmacy on Sunset Blvd. in Lexington. On Saturday (4/7) at approximately 9:00 p.m., a male subject entered the CVS Pharmacy store and he walked directly to the pharmacy counter. …

Arrest made in deadly shooting last month

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department investigators have located and arrested 18-year-old Gwan Lamont Perry, Junior who was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting last month. Officials say he is charged with murder, attempted murder, attempted strong arm robbery, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Perry was located this morning at the Red Roof Inn on Two Notch Road by CPD’s…

Former Richland Co. Administrator Says Termination was not Valid

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Former Richland Co. Administrator Gerald Seals says he learned of the vote to terminate his contract via news reports and “streaming.  In a letter sent to members of the council Seals writes, ”  According to several news sources, a majority of Council voted last Tuesday, April 3, 2018, to immediately terminate my contract with the County…

Kinetic Derby Day Practice Runs Ahead of Event

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Grab your creative side and get ready for Kinetic Derby Day. The City of West Columbia will host Kinetic Derby Day coming up on Saturday, April 21st. But over the weekend, racers got ready for the race with a practice run. It includes a parade of human powered sculptures and of course, soapbox derby racing.   Categories:…

Funeral Services Monday for Saluda Deputy Who Died in Line of Duty

SALUDA,  SC (WOLO) –Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 9 for fallen Saluda County Sheriff’s Deputy, Corporal Dale Hallman. According to the Sheriff’s Department, Hallman will be remembered as a devoted law enforcement officer with five years of service at the Saluda County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff says Hallman died in the line of duty in a vehicle accident,…

Lanes Reopen on I-20WB Following Deadly Crash

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Lanes are now back open on I-20 Westbound after a deadly accident Monday morning. The wreck happened near Broad River road at exit 63, which caused troopers to shut down all lanes. Authorities have confirmed at least one death. This is a developing story, continue to check back for updates. Categories: Local News, News

Police interview Candidates for ‘Police Cat’

TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) – Just one month after the Troy Police Department put out a call for followers in order to get a police cat, the department will “interview” three police cat candidates on Friday. With the help of the Michigan Humane Society, the three candidates will interview on Friday morning. On March 6, the department put the call out…

Benedict Celebrating Upcoming Inauguration of Schools’s First Female President

COLUMBIA, SC(WOLO)- Benedict College is celebrating the upcoming inauguration of the school’s new president. Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis will be sworn in as the 14th and first female President on Friday. The college kicked off a series of events Saturday with a service and family picnic. “We are wanting to celebrate the entire college family,” Artis said. “Today is family…