Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Democratic candidate for Governor, James Smith, got an endorsement from veteran’s group, “Vote Vets PAC.” The group says, “Smith is the very definition of what a patriotic public servant is.” Two other Democrats are running for the Democratic nomination; Charleston businessman, Phil Nobel and Florence Lawyer, Marguerite Willis. The primary is June 12th. Categories: Local…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Water customers are being targeted in a mailing scam. City officials say some customers are receiving postcards requesting them to claim a package. City officials warn customers that this is a scam. Columbia Water reminds it’s customers to be cautious when sharing payment or personal information. Categories: Local News, News
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter County officials have charged a man with unlawful neglect of a child after a 1-year-old received 3rd-degree burns in his care. Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office say Kevon Hayward was supposed to be taking care of his girlfriend’s 1-year-old son when he suffered burns to the back of both of his legs. Deputies say…
The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James says regardless of who wins the NBA finals they won’t be headed to the Nation’s Capitol.
An unarmed man is recovering from head and chest trauma his attorney says he received after being beaten by four Arizona police officers.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Representative Todd Rutherford, (D) Richland, calls on solicitor candidate and incumbent Dan Johnson to come clean or resign from the race. The Post And Currier reported accusations against Johnson regarding how he has spent county money. Rutherford is demanding to see the audit before the elections on Tuesday. He said the voters deserve to know the truth before casting…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) – Sumter County Officials are searching for a man they say has been missing since earlier this week. Officials say 61-year-old Rufus Kistler McCoy left Sumter on Monday in a 1993 burgundy Nissan truck, similar to the truck pictured. He was heading toward Goat Island in Charleston and Kershaw County. Anyone with information on McCoy is asked…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– Sumter County Deputies say they were able to find a suspected thief because he left his jacket at the crime scene. Deputies say back in April, Jehrode Hodge stole a speaker and amplifiers from a car. But investigators say they found a jacket with Hodge’s name on it inside the car. Then they say they recovered Hodge’s…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Update: Suspect arrested in West Columbia bank robbery. Lexington County Deputies are investigating a bank robbery at The First Citizens on Sunset Blvd. Deputies say there is an active search underway for a suspect. Crime scene investigators are at the location to process the scene and collect potential evidence inside the First Citizens branch, say deputies. Deputies say one…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Republican candidates for Governor took part in a debate Tuesday night, ahead of the June 12th primary. The gubernatorial debate was hosted by ETV, The Post and Courier and South Carolina public radio. Governor Henry McMaster, Catherine Templeton, Yancey McGill, John Warren and Lt. Governor Kevin Bryant took the stage at USC’S Drayton Hall. The Democrats…
