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Woman Wanted For Murder in Spartanburg Arrested in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C (WOLO)- The Lexington Police Department arrested one of three suspects wanted for murder Saturday. Police said they arrested Alicia Danielle Pilgrim, 30, of Inman SC at 10:30 p.m. in connection with a murder Saturday morning murder in Spartanburg. Authorities said Pilgrim had fled to Lexington and was located at in the 100 block of George Street. Warrants had…

Possible Kidnapped Victim Found at Waffle House With People She Says She Met Online

NEWBERRY S.C. (WOLO)- Newberry Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating after a possible kidnapped victim was found at a waffle house with people she says she met online. Newberry County Sheriff’s Deputies and Newberry City Police responded to the Waffle House on SC Hwy. 34 near I 26 to locate a possible kidnapping victim. Law Enforcement received a call from the Richmond,…

Woman Arrested After Newborn Tested Positive For Cocaine

  SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)- A Sumter woman is being charged with unlawful neglect of a child after her baby was born with cocaine and opiates in its system on Friday. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said on January 11, Aubri Reba Morra,26, placed the newborn at unreasonable risk when she gave birth to an infant that tested positive for cocaine and opiates….

Richland Library Hosts Sweet Treat for your Valentine

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking for a special valentine gift? The Richland County Library has the answer. The Richland library is inviting you to bring the family and make treats for those special persons. The event is Saturday February 11, at 11am, in the Southeast Meeting Room at the Southeast Branch. For more information check out the events page: www.richlandlibrary.com/events Categories: Local News, News

4 Arrested, 1 Still at Large After Shooting at Trooper During High-Speed Chase

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Four suspects have been arrested, one still at large following a high speed chase through multiple counties, and a trooper involved shooting Friday night. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Paul Walker,20, Malik Juwan Gadist,20, Julius Hamilton Washington,26 are being held at the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center on armed robbery charges from Waxhaw, NC. Additional charges from the…

TSA: Elderly Woman’s Cane Contained Hidden Sword

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – Authorities in South Carolina believe an 80-year-old woman had no idea until she went through airport security that the walking cane she was attempting to take on an airplane contained a hidden sword. News outlets report that Transportation Security Administration regional spokesman Mark Howell recounted the incident Thursday at Myrtle Beach International Airport as part…

Pelion Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A Pelion man is facing numerous charges after his brother suffered a gunshot wound Thursday night at a home on Highway 178 in Pelion

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –A Pelion man is facing numerous charges after his brother suffered a gunshot wound Thursday night at a home on Highway 178 in Pelion. John David Burroughs, 41, is charged with attempted murder for shooting his brother with a pistol, according to an arrest warrant. Other charges against Burroughs include unlawfully possessing a pistol, unlawfully possessing…

Reaction to Court Upholding Travel Ban Block

CNN– President Donald Trump’s travel ban will remain blocked after a federal appeals court ruled they are upholding the decision  late Thursday. The ruling came from a three-judge panel. It mean citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries will continue to be able to travel to the US, for now, despite Trump’s executive order last month. Andy Rose has reaction. Categories: National…

SC Disaster Recovery Office Hopes to Build More Homes for Flood Victims

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- During the Governor’s 2017 cabinet meeting, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt announced the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO) is gearing up for a big year, hoping to build over 40 homes per month to assist people recovering from the October 2015 floods. “We’re excited that we are getting to a point where we can restore…