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Victim Found Along US 176 Identified

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Several agencies are continuing their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found on the side of US 176 near Molly’s Rock Road early Monday morning. Investigators from the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, Whitmire Police Department and SLED are leading the investigation into why 62-year-old Jesse Sanders was shot to death. The Newberry…

Watch: National Volunteer Week

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — The United Way of the Midlands is giving you the chance to give a little bit of your time to help dozens of people in need. Saturday was the kick off to National Volunteer Week. This year, instead of just holding events on one day, The United Way says they’ll have opportunities for you to volunteer in…

Fort Jackson: Expect Traffic Due to Mass Casualty Exercise

  FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP)– Those who work or intend to visit Fort Jackson are being warned a mass casualty exercise may snarl traffic near its entrance. Army spokesman Pat Jones says people can expect longer than usual wait times to enter the installation on Tuesday, and that some entrances may be closed for a time during the exercises. Jones…

Arrest Made in Deadly Shooting on N. Beltine Blvd.

Roosevelt McLaughlin COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man is in custody following a domestic-related shooting Monday night. 52-year-old Roosevelt McLaughlin is charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of weapon during the commission of a violent crime. According to officials, three people were shot during the incident at the Beltine Village Apartments located at 3027 North Beltline…

Dashcam Video Shows SC Police Officer Fatally Shooting Suspect

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) _A dashcam video shows a white South Carolina police officer stick his gun into the window of a black driver’s car before pulling the weapon out and killing the man. State police released the video of North Augusta police Officer Justin Craven shooting Ernest Satterwhite on Monday after Craven pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and was sentenced…

WATCH: Officials confident in parking for sold-out Fireflies’ home opener

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – If you’ve got tickets to the Columbia Fireflies home opener Thursday night, you’re not alone. Team President John Katz said they’re sold-out of tickets, and expect to push the facility’s maximum capacity of 10,000 people. Even so, Katz said there’s more than enough parking to go around. In total, there are more than 3,400 spaces to…

VIDEO: Officials Investigate Death in Newberry

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO) — The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found in Newberry County Monday morning. Sheriff Lee Foster says a motorist reported a body on the shoulder of US-176 around 7:30 am. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the body of a black male victim in his late 50’s or early 60’s was found in the area…

State Takeover of 2 Schools is Only 2nd Attempt

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The state Department of Education’s takeover of two long-failing schools in tiny Timmonsville represents only the second time in 18 years the agency has used its authority under South Carolina’s accountability law. Authorities say they welcome state intervention at rural Florence District 4’s elementary and middle schools but caution it won’t bring a quick turnaround. Last…