MIAMI GARDENS (WFOR) — Trayvon Martin was awarded a posthumous Bachelor’s Degree in aviation five years after he was fatally shot in central Florida. Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, accepted a degree in Aeronautical Science on his behalf during a graduation ceremony at Florida Memorial University on Saturday. In a statement, the university said it was honoring the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Midlands residents got a chance to meet and greet some of their favorite deputies from Live PD on Saturday. Hundreds of residents wrap around the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for a free community pizza party. The event gave residents a chance to connect with the Richland County Sheriff and Deputies featured on the hit A&E Show, Live…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- A Sumter County woman is in jail after attempting to burn down her home with family members inside Saturday afternoon. Willie Mae McQuilla, 67, is charged with one count of arson and three counts of attempted murder. Sumter County Deputies responded to a call about a house fire around 4:45 p.m. As deputies and firefighters arrived on…
BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WOLO)- A Bennettsville man has been arrested and charged in connection with the May 5th death of Ella Lowery and the disapperance of her eight year old daughter. Authorities say, Jejauncey Fernando Harrington, 32, was charged with murder and Possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with the stabbing death of Ella. Harrington has also…
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – Investigators seized more than 100 pounds of marijuana during a rush-hour drug bust on an interstate highway in South Carolina. The Herald of Rock Hill reports that York County authorities working with federal drug agents stopped two cars late Friday afternoon at an Interstate 77 exit at the edge of Rock Hill. Marvin Brown,…
WEDGEFIELD, S.C. (WOLO) – When finished, the Palmetto Trail will be one of just 16 cross-state trails in the nation, stretching from the Upstate to the Lowcountry. The Palmetto Conservation Foundation is leading completion efforts. Last summer, they launched the Palmetto Conservation Corps – an AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps members apply, and then select a term, location and subject area of service….
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 20-year-old. In a press release, Sheriff Leon Lott states that Deasha Hicks was last seen leaving her residence on Friday, April 28, 2017 on Mellowood Drive (not far off of Bluff Road). Deasha was expected to return home on Wednesday, May 3,…
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)- A large alligator has caused Cayce Department of Public Safety officers to temporarily close parts of the Timmerman Trail Saturday. The City of Cayce announced on their twitter account that Cayce DPS are blocking off an area near the bridge by SCANA & Timmerman Trail because of a large alligator was spotted. “As an extra layer of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to recycle, for free. The Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling, S.C. Department of Agriculture, local and regional businesses are hosting a Richland Recycle Day. If you are interested, here is the information from County officials. WHAT: Daylong recycling event for residents to drop off materials for free WHEN: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Prosecutors say a 24-year-old man will spend the next half of his life in prison for shooting and killing his roommate through a closed door after being punched in the mouth. Solicitor S.R. Hubbard III said in a news release that Jeremy Head pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the October 2015 killing and was sentenced…
