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Governor McMaster Declares Statewide Public Health Emergency in Response to Opioid Deaths

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WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster made a call to action Monday, urging state leaders and citizens to to put an end to our state’s opioid epidemic. “I have today declared a statewide, public health emergency for the state of South Carolina, effective immediately and remaining in effect until the revocation by a subsequent executive order. A collaborative approach is…
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Jerry Richardson announces plans to sell Carolina Panthers

Greg Brzozowski,

After Sports Illustrated reported Sunday afternoon, during the Panthers’ 31-24 victory over the Packers, that at least four former team employees have received monetary settlements in response to inappropriate workplace comments and conduct by owner Jerry Richardson, Carolina’s founder announced hours later that he will be selling the franchise following the 2017 season.
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Deputies Investigate Attempted Murder,Carjacking in Richland Co.

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are searching for an attempted murder suspect after two men were shot in the upper body Saturday morning. At 6:10am deputies responded Silver Oak Circle in reference to a carjacking and attempted murder. Two male victims were shot in the upper body and were transported to Palmetto Richland Health in serious condition. One…
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Missing Elderly Man Found Safe in Lexington Co.

Alexis Frazier,

CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)- A missing elderly man was found safe Sunday afternoon in Lexington County. Terry Williams, 69, wandered away from his Chapin home off Limestone Point around 7 a.m. Williams is described as  5’10” and weighs around 160 lbs., with gray hair. He was last seen wearing khaki pants and loafers and may have on a blue jacket and…

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Man Dies After Being Ejected When Vehicle Overturns in Hopkins

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner has identified the man who was killed after a single-vehicle collision early Sunday morning. Mathew R. Butler, 39, was the unrestrained driver of his vehicle that left the roadway and overturned several times, according to Coroner Gary Watts. The incident happened in the 7500 block of Cabin Creek Road in Hopkins at 2:30am. Officials…
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911 Hang up Call Leads Deputies to Kidnapping And Drug Arrest in Richland Co.

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A 911 hang up call led deputies to a kidnapping and drug arrest Sunday morning. Just before 7am Richland County Deputies responded to Sharpe Road for an attempted kidnapping. The female victim gave a vehicle description to deputies. Authorities located the suspect’s vehicle on Sharpe and Jodo and attempted to stop him. After a chase, Tytron…
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One Dead After Shooting Inside Lexington Bar

Alexis Frazier,

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred at a bar Sunday morning. According to Coroner Fisher, Rodney T. Leak, 41, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due to a gunshot wound Investigators say shots were fired inside City Nightz Bar on Old Dunbar Road, shortly after the…

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Elderly Man Killed In Fairfield Co. House Fire

Alexis Frazier,

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department and SLED are investigating a residential fire that claimed the life of an elderly man Saturday morning. The fire happened around 9:00am at 1520 Hwy. 215 North in Blair, SC. Coroner Chris Hill said the body of George E. Kennerly, 74, was discovered in the burnt remains of his residence. The cause…