COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Groups that help crime victims across the state are getting a helping hand from the Attorney General’s office. Thursday Alan Wilson announced his office will distribute 38 million dollars in grants to victims’ advocacy groups. Wilson says these grants can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by violent crime. “These state and local…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Richland County Councilman is joining the race for a State House seat. Seth Rose has announced his intention to run as a Democrat for a house seat. Rose says he plans to run for the House District 72 seat currently held by Democrat James Smith. Smith announced his run for governor last week. Categories: Local News, Politics,…
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LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A Gaston woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting early this morning in southern Lexington County. Chesnee Labri Mattress, 23, is also charged with possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim as Annette Riley, 44, of Gaston….
“A Night to Dream” offers the public a chance to support the efforts of a former Gamecock football player, working to provide emotional support to young players.
The S.C. Department of Corrections has announced plans to close the Catawba Pre-Release Center in November.
The family of one of the Fort Jackson Soldiers killed Friday speaks out
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Fewer South Carolinians are having run-ins with deer on state roads. State Farm reports one in 95 drivers in the Palmetto State had a deer-related accident last year. That is down from one in 93 the previous year. West Virginia topped the list. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A Sumter man is in custody, accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office say a cyber-tip from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children led them to arrest Ricky Singer, 34. Authorities say Singer is facing seven charges in connection to the sexual exploitation of minors. Categories: Local News, News…
