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Springdale Police Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect

SPRINGDALE, SC (WOLO)-Police need your help finding a man who robbed a Springdale gas station Sunday afternoon. Springdale Police responded to an armed robbery at the Quick Trip 3 Mobile Gas station off Springs Road at 2:45pm. Officers say the man came into the gas station, with a gun drawn and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect was seen…

Man hits tree, dies during pursuit by deputies

IRMO, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina authorities say a man died in a car wreck that occurred when he was being chased by deputies who pursued him because he evaded a traffic checkpoint. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Saturday that the man died after a brief pursuit Friday night in Irmo. They said the driver…

Two Men Killed After Argument at Family Gathering

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Two men have died after a shooting at a family gathering in Eastover Saturday night. Richland County Deputies say they responded to the 100 block of Henry Street to a shots fired call just after 6:30pm. When deputies arrived they found two victims with gunshot wounds to the upper body. The investigation revealed that the men got into…

Pedestrian Killed on Highway in Sumter County

SUMTER COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was killed in Sumter County Sunday morning. The vehicle versus motor vehicle wreck happened on Highway 53 in Sumter County, according to the Sumter County Coroner, Robert M. Baker. Baker said Reggie Fulwood, 51, died on scene from his injuries. An autopsy will be scheduled for a later date in Newberry. South Carolina Highway Patrol…

Richland Library’s Kids in Print Launches

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Library is giving young writers and artists a platform all their own. The 2018 edition of Kids in Print has been released. The publication highlights up-and-coming authors, artists and photographers in our community. The artists we spoke with say its really cool. There was a launch party for Kids in Print Saturday at the library….

Federal report critical of care of animals at zoo in Myrtle Beach

(Information from: The Sun News, http://www.thesunnews.com/) MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – A federal report says some animals at a South Carolina zoo show “signs of psychological distress” such as pacing in circles and rocking back and forth. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports the U.S. Agriculture Department reviewed the Waccatee Zoo in Myrtle Beach. The report describes two baboons,…

It soon may be illegal to smoke within city parks in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ It soon may be illegal to smoke within city parks in Charleston. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports the city council is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to ban all smoking in the city parks. That would include e-cigarettes. Supporters say the move is the next step after similar bans were approved in workplaces,…

Dominion Energy Dedicates Largest Solar Farm in State

RIDGELAND, SC (WOLO)–  Dominion Energy, on Friday, in Jasper County, cut the ribbon on the largest solar farm in the state. A company spokesperson says the one thousand acre facility will supply power to up to 20 thousand homes in the area. The energy produced by the solar farm will be distributed by  SCE&G. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Dominion