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Brookland-Cayce student arrested with loaded gun in backpack

CAYCE, SC (WOLO) – A 16-year-old student was arrested Tuesday (9/4) for having a loaded gun at school. According to the Cayce Department of Public Safety, a search for stolen items at Brookland-Cayce High School led to the discovery. A school resource officer was notified when the loaded gun was found in his backpack. Police say the student brought it…

$100,000 + stolen property in Orangeburg recovered

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office investigators are seeking 40-year-old Terry Blewer Jr. and 34-year-old Michelle Pendarvis in connection with multiple items recovered at Blewer’s Bonner Avenue residence. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that more than $100,000 worth of stolen items have been recovered in the Santee area after a concerned citizen gave a tip. “There has just been…

UPDATE: RCSD confirms no shots were fired at evacuated Irmo vs. Dutch Fork game

Via Twitter user @will_volk IRMO, SC (WOLO) – Fans and teams watching a high school football game in Irmo Friday (8/31) night were evacuated as a precaution amid reports of gunshots being fired. Videos circulated on social media Friday evening showing panic at the Irmo vs. Dutch Fork game. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, no shots were fired…

SCDNR to offer courtesy boat inspections Labor Day weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If your Labor Day plans include hitting the water, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wants to help keep you safe. SC DNR officials announced they will offer courtest boat inspections during the Labor day holiday weekend. According to officials, boating safety and enforcement officers will perform inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor…

Lexington Deputies investigating West Columbia shooting

West Columbia shooting – LCSD WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Deputies are investigating a shooting in West Columbia Thursday (8/30) night. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, it happened around 9:30 p.m. on Riverbend Drive at the 100 Riverbend apartments. Our crew on the scene reports law enforcement has taped off an entire parking lot between several apartment units…