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Troopers: Cyclist killed by Tractor Trailer in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-A bicyclist was killed Friday night in Orangeburg County after getting hit by a tractor trailer, according to troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The wreck happened at 7:40 p.m. on U.S. Highway 301 about one mile north of the city of Orangeburg. Troopers said both the cyclist and the 2012 freightliner tractor trailer were driving…

4 Dead After Tornado Rips Through South Mississippi

ABC NEWS- Four people were killed, roofs were ripped from homes and churches, and trees were torn from the earth early Saturday when a tornado hitting in the dark of night ripped through a region in southern Mississippi, officials said. The city of Hattiesburg said via its Twitter account that four people had died after the twister blew through the…

Security Officer Stabbed Multiple Times at Midlands Restaurant

Suspect in Custody

  RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- A security officer is recovering after being stabbed multiple times at a restaurant Saturday morning in Columbia. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s office responded to a disturbance call at My Place Bar and Grill located in the 7000 block of Claudia Drive at 3:00 a.m. Once on scene, deputies said a fight broke out…

Sentencing for Friend of Dylann Roof Scheduled

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Sentencing has been scheduled for a friend of the man sentenced to die for gunning down nine black parishioners during a Bible study in a South Carolina church. Court records filed Thursday show Joey Meek’s sentencing hearing is slated for February 28 in Charleston’s federal court. Meek pleaded guilty to lying to authorities and failing to…

North Main Street Shooting Investigation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are searching for a suspected shooter. The shooting took place Thursday in thr 5800 block of North Main Street, say officials. Officers say a man was shot in the upper body, but was alert when they arrived. If you have any information you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Sheriff Lott to Hold News Conference on Camelot Shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will hold a news conference on Thursday to talk about a recent murder investigation. Benjamin Johnson, 37,  was shot and killed on the night of January 20 in the 6500 block of Camelot Street in Columbia. According to the Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a shots fired call. When they arrived at…

Midlands Residents React to President Trump’s Inauguration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Donald Trump is officially our nation’s 45th president. Reactions from people watching the inauguration in the Midlands are mixed. “It was a great message, very encouraging. I’m hopeful for the outlook for the next four years. The president’s message was uplifting ,” Buddy Dodson. “I don’t know really what to say, I’m sad to be honest with…

Funeral Services Set for White Knoll Baseball Player

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A White Knoll sophomore who had committed to USC baseball will have Funeral Services Saturday. 16 year old Brett Williams died Tuesday. The Lexington county coroner said, 16-year-old Brett Williams had been diagnosed with influenza B. Visitation is Friday 5-7pm at Caughman Harman Funeral Home. Williams Funeral is set for Saturday at 11am at Northside Baptist Church….