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Search called off for bodies of victims claimed by serial killer Todd Kohlhepp

SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – Deputies in the upstate say they have called off a search for two possible bodies connected to convicted serial killer Todd Kohlhepp. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office says numerous deputies found no evidence during a thorough search to support Kohlhepp’s claim of additional victims. Kohlhepp allegedly refused to show them the location of the bodies. Sheriff…

Victim of deadly alligator attack was a beloved kindergarten teacher

HILTON HEAD, SC (WOLO) – We’re learning more about Cassandra Cline, the woman killed by an alligator this week in South Carolina. The 45-year-old teacher from New York was trying to save her dog after an alligator bit its leash while on a walk in Hilton Head. The gator pulled them both into the water, killing the beloved kindergarten teacher….

Lexington County teacher arrested for sexual conduct with former student in classroom

Samantha Lynne Knopsnyder, 26 (LCSD) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A middle school teacher has been arrested for having a relationship with and kissing a former student at the school last year. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Samantha Lynne Knopsnyder, 26, is charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. She turned herself in Friday (8/17). LCSD…

Sumter deputies looking for suspect wanted on multiple attempted murder charges

Donald Richburg; Sumter County Sheriff’s Office SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect wanted for multiple attempted murder charges. SCSO says Donald Ray Richburg, 27, is wanted in connection to a shooting incident in June. If you happen to know anything about his whereabouts, contact Investigator Stewart with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office…

Armed robbery investigation at Columbia convenience store

(Columbia Police Department) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Someone robbed a convenience store in Columbia late Tuesday (8/14) night. The Columbia Police Department was on the scene around 11 p.m. for what they called an armed robbery. It happened at the Li’l Cricket gas station and convenience store at 2715 N. Main, which is just north of downtown. Information is limited…

SC District 20 results: GOP candidates headed to primary runoff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Republican voters Tuesday (8/14) night have forced a runoff between attorney Benjamin Dunn and United Methodist Minister John Holler. Unofficial election numbers indicate the two failed to reach the 50% mark needed to avoid a runoff. According to scvotes.org, Dunn had 31% of the votes to Holler’s 25%. Both candidates held election parties as the results…