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Deputies: Suspect Who Robbed Store, Beat Clerk in Custody

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)–Sumter County Deputies have charged a man in connection with the robbery and beating of a store clerk. Deputies say 23 year old Chauncey Wright of Mayesville is facing armed robbery charges. Here’s surveillance footage released from the Sheriff’s Department. Deputies say Wright robbed “The Station” store off Florence Highway in Mayesville around 8:30 Friday and severely beat…

U.N. Security Council to hold Emergency Session on Suspected Syrian Gas Attack

BEIRUT (AP) – The U.N. Security Council is planning to meet in emergency session on Monday to discuss a suspected poison gas attack in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, the last foothold for the Syrian opposition. Opposition activists and local rescuers say at least 40 people died, including families found in their homes and shelters. The Syrian government is denying…

Alligator Harassed on Fripp Island

(Information from: The Island Packet, http://www.islandpacket.com) FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – Officials at a South Carolina resort are looking for the people who harassed an 11-foot alligator by throwing carrots at him, calling the action “a new level of stupid.” The Fripp Island Resort Activity Center posted about the harassment Friday on its Facebook page. The Island Packet in Hilton…

Visitation, Funeral Announced for Fallen Saluda County Deputy

SALUDA,  SC (WOLO) –Services have been announced 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. In addition, the Sheriff  says Hallman served the citizens of Saluda County as a Lieutenant in the County…

DHEC Looking for Residents to Turn in Dead Birds to track West Nile

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that Spring is here, State Health leaders are looking at the West Nile Virus. Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control want your help tracking the virus. DHEC officials say now through the end of November,  if you find any dead Blue Jays, Crows, House Finches or House Sparrows, submit them to the department for…

Lexington County Holds Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding Event

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking to rid your household of old electronics, what about old paperwork? The County of Lexington Solid Waste Management department, along with Keep the Midlands Beautiful and the Lexington County Stormwater Consortium are hosting a recycling event.   According to officials, Lexington County residents can recycle electronics and household hazardous waste and have paper documents shred…

Comet Public Forum to be Held on Bus Routes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for some changes to The COMET bus route. According to officials,  The Comet is required to reduce the number of service hours by 4,900 to stay within the 2019 budget. Plans are to restructure service in the northwest (St. Andrews & Harbison) and adding service to the northeast (Killian Road), according to officials. The forums…