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Orangeburg officials searching for second suspect in officer involved shooting

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Derian James Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Officials are searching for a man wanted in connection with firing upon law enforcement officers earlier this morning. Sherriff Ravenell said 18-year-old Derian James is accused of shooting at officers during a warrant service. Ravenell said a separate individual, Najquan Hampton, was being sought on multiple counts of attempted murder for a…
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Gov. McMaster declares May “Military Spouse Appreciation Month”

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Gov. Henry McMaster has declared the month of May “Military Spouse Appreciation Month” in South Carolina. The proclamation notes that spouses are the backbone of the military families and contribute directly to the strength of the American military.   Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
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38 recruits graduate to State Troopers

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There will be more troopers on our state’s highways after Tuesday (5/15) afternoon. A graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Convention Center for 38 state troopers. Agency leaders say the timing couldn’t be better for these troopers hitting the highways. The Highway Patrol is part of the State Department of Public Safety. Categories: Local News,…
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Former corrections officer arrested for attempting to bring contraband into local prison

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Corrections has arrested Correctional Officer, Georgia Breona Ford. Ford was arrested after attempting to introduce illegal contraband into Broad River Correctional Institution. According to a warrant released by the Department of Corrections, between February and April Ford brought items ranging from hair loss concealer to male enhancement supplements. Ford is charged…
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Sheriff: 13-year-old arrested for attempted murder after shooting at two people

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PELION, SC (WOLO) – Lexington County Deputies arrested a 13-year-old boy Friday (5/11) for two counts of attempted murder. According to the LCSO, the teenager fired a .22 rifle in the direction of his neighbor, who was outside his home on Bush Berry Road in Pelion. Witnesses allegedly told deputies a man who pulled into the neighbor’s driveway was also…