Friend of Killed Lee County Inmate Speaks out
The childhood friend of a inmate killed at the Lee Correctional Institute speaks out over the riot that took the life of his friend.
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House Democrats Call For Prison Reform After Lee Correctional Incident
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Representatives in the House are speaking out after seven prisoners were found dead and 17 were injured at Lee Correctional Institute. Dozens of representatives held a press conference demanding…
Orangeburg man arrested for sexually assaulting a small child, officials say
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced a man has been taken into custody after allegedly sexually assaulting a small child. “This is absolutely despicable,” the sheriff said. “This child has not had a chance to outgrow…
Claflin President Announces Retirement
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--After more than 20 years of service, a Midlands university president is calling it a career. Tuesday afternoon Dr. Henry Tisdale announced his retirement as president at Claflin University. Since he began in 1994 Tisdale oversaw numerous facilities…
Police in Forest Acres Investigate Shooting
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Forest Acres are investigating a shooting that took place early Monday morning. Chief Gene Sealy says it happened at the intersection of Verner St. and Cherry Laurel Dr. Investigators say the incident began with…
Opioid Bills pass through Senate subcommittee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are closer to passing legislation to address the opioid crisis in the Palmetto State. Members of a Senate subcommittee voted in favor of two bills Tuesday to expand the use of tamper-proof prescription…
Today's the day, no time to delay!
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Richland County Deputies Investigating Shooting That Sent 2 to Hospital
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital Monday night. Deputies responded an aggravated assault call at a home on Cornell Adams Run at 7:40pm. Richland County Deputies say when they arrived they found two…
Lane Closure on 1-26 at Greystone
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for lane closures at Greystone Boulevard off I-126. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the lane on I-126 eastbound from Greystone Boulevard to Huger Street. It will be in place on April 17 from…
Background: What We Know about Lee Corrections, Site of Riot where 7 inmates died
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lee County Correctional, the site of a riot Monday that left 7 inmates dead, is no stranger to violence. In recent years there have been several incidents inside the maximum-security facility in Bishopville. In July of last year…
Woman wanted in connection with identity fraud investigation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department (CPD) financial investigators are working to identify and locate a female who’s wanted in connection with an identity fraud investigation. The suspect is accused of fraudulently using the victim’s identity to obtain multiple lines…
Bull Street Development Project progress
[gtxvideo vid='nU8pxaSu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nU8pxaSu.jpg' vtitle='Bull Street Development Project progress'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - City leaders say they are making progress on the ever-evolving Bull Street Development Project. Monday (4/16) afternoon members of the Bull Street Commission met to discuss the status…
Chicken farm owner describes "terrifying" Sunday storm
[gtxvideo vid='HIJ8dEGN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HIJ8dEGN.jpg' vtitle='Chicken farm damaged in possible tornado'] GILBERT, SC (WOLO) - Over in Gilbert a family that owns two chicken farms believes they were hit by the confirmed EF-2 tornado Sunday (4/16). One of the homeowners tells us…
Kathleen Kennedy Endorses Noble
A member of one of America's most famous political families endorses her choice for the next Governor of South Carolina.
Skimmer Gas Pump Warning
Sumter Police say the next time you go to fill your tank someone could be lining their pocket with your private information.
Dogfighting Ring Dismantaled
Police say they have arrested three men after dismantling a dogfighting ring involving more than 3 dozen dogs.
Suspect Arrested, Another Sought in Alleged Exorcism
One woman has been arrested and now The Columbia Police Department is searching for her sister after officials say they're accused of attempting to perform an exorcism on a woman.
Orangeburg officials search for missing man
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators are searching for a man last seen walking from his Orangeburg home last month. Investigators say 33-year-old Larenzo Demore was reported missing after relatives said he packed…
Former Pastor arrested, facing criminal sexual conduct charges
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Police say Eduardo Elias Cornejo, 34, was charged with criminal sexual conduct after turning himself in on Thursday (4/12). According to police, a victim came forward on February 22 to…
Update: SC Prison Director says Riot that left 7 Inmates dead was over territory, cell phones
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina prisons director says the riot that left 7 inmates dead, was over territory, cellphones, contraband and money. SC Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling says there…
Watch: Live Update on Mass Casualty Incident at Lee Corrections, 7 Inmates Dead
[gtxvideo vid='Ij5t0Aqr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ij5t0Aqr.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Live Update on Mass Casualty Incident at Lee'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Live update from ABC Columbia's Angela Rogers from the South Carolina Department of Correction on Mass Casualty incident that left 7 inmates dead. South Carolina…
7 Inmates Killed in SC Prison Altercation-Continuing Coverage
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)-- At least seven inmates were killed and 17 injured when a prison melee broke out at a South Carolina prison, officials said. The "mass casualty incident" at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, South Carolina, erupted around…
SC Governor to Hold Briefing on 'Mass Casualty' Incident at Lee Corrections, 7 Inmates Dead
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will provide an update to the Lee Correctional Institution incident with South Carolina Corrections and SLED officials at 1:30 PM at the SCDC headquarters in Columbia. According to SC Department of Corrections Officials,…
Iconic Magnum PI House Set to be Demolished
HONOLULU (AP) _ The house made famous in the ``Magnum P.I.'' TV series has been scheduled for demolition. Hawaii News Now reports that a demolition permit was issued last week because the building is in disrepair. The 8,900 square-foot Waimanalo…
SC Department of Corrections and SLED Responding to Situation at Lee Correctional
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Corrections and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are responding to an incident at Lee Correctional Institution. https://twitter.com/SCDCNews/status/985726024129400832 Lee Correctional is a maximum security prison located in Bishopville in Lee County. No other…
