Driver Shot During Florence Stop Charged
A man shot in Florence after police say he fled a traffic stop is now facing multiple charges.
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Parents of Teen Who Died From Drinking Energy Drinks Hope to Help Others
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– After their beloved 16-year-old son Davis Cripe died from drinking too much caffeine, the family is now speaking out. “The hardest thing a parent could ever go through. Living without your child. And we don’t want other parents to have to go through this when there’s something that could be done to save other kids,” Heidi Cripe…
Cobbs Hill Man Died of Natural causes, Autopsy shows
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a man who was suspected of being beaten while picking up his newspaper in the Cobbs Hill Subdivision, was conducted on April 3. The autopsy concluded that the death was natural, says the coroner. Through extensive examination and investigation, the external…
State Announces Take-Over of School District
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Superintendent Molly Spearman Wednesday declared a state of emergency in Williamsburg Co. Wednesday afternoon Spearman announced the state is taking over the Williamsburg Co. School District due to financial mismanagement, systemic programmatic issues, and poor student academic performance. Spearman says the failings of the district are a disservice to the children. Spearman says she will be meeting…
Daylight Saving Time Debate at State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Fall back or spring forward, that’s the decision some South Carolina lawmakers want to leave in the hands of their voters. Members of a House subcommittee question Wednesday whether the Palmetto State should continue adjusting their clocks twice a year to observe daylight saving time. The bill calls for an advisory referendum which would be added…
No Discussion on SC Assault Weapon Ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina legislative session has come and gone without any meaningful conversation on gun control. The constitutional laws subcommittee was scheduled to take up Rep. Wendy Brawley’s proposal to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and bump stocks, but due to time constraints it was never brought up. The Richland Co. Democrat says she is disappointed but not…
Benedict College Inaugural Events
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 Fourteenth and First Female President on Friday. The college kicked off a series of events Sunday with a service and family picnic and then held a luncheon Monday and a symposium Tuesday. On Wednesday a Sprit…
Love, Peace and Hip Hop Festival Kicks Off Wednesday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Love, Peace and Hip Hop, a five day Festival is here in the Capital City. The annual event is aimed at celebrating musical icons who’ve made a difference in the history of the musical genre. This year the theme is All Hail the Queens: A Tribute to the First Ladies of Hip Hop. Here is a…
Former Jail Guard in South Carolina Arrested
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – A former jail guard in South Carolina has been arrested and charged with misconduct in office. Darlington County Sheriff’s Lt. Robby Kilgo said in a news release Monday that Ashley Kameil Sims is accused of illegally using an electronic benefits card that belonged to a jail inmate. Sims is being held in the Darlington County jail…
Richland Searches for Burglary Suspects
Richland Co., SC ( WOLO) —- The Richalnd County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you recognize these three men they are searching for. Deputies say the trio kicked in the back door of a home and once inside stole several items from the residence. If you recognize these men you’re asked to call Crimestoppers at 1888-CRIME- SC. Categories: Local News, News,…
