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Condtion Update for Hospitalized Fort Jackson Soldiers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Officials have updated the conditions of some of the soldiers injured in last Friday’s (10/6) incident at Fort Jackson. A spokesperson for Palmetto Health Richland says two soldiers remain hospitalized, one in serious condition. A spokesperson for Fort Jackson says says two soldiers were killed and six were injured Friday after they were hit by a…

Woman arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A Gaston woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting early this morning in southern Lexington County. Chesnee Labri Mattress, 23, is also charged with possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim as Annette Riley, 44, of Gaston….

34-year-old Man in Sumter Arrested for Child Porn

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A Sumter man is in custody, accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office say a cyber-tip from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children led them to arrest Ricky Singer, 34. Authorities say Singer is facing seven charges in connection to the sexual exploitation of minors. Categories: Local News, News…

President Trump Plans SC Trip to Support Gov. McMaster Campaign

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – President Donald Trump is coming to the Palmetto State to return a favor to Governor Henry McMaster, one of his first and biggest supporters. McMaster’s campaign for Governor says the President will attend a $250 per person fundraiser and reception on October 16 at a Greenville hotel. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: SCNews

Victim Identified in Richland County Fatal Fire

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified the body found inside a home after a fire. Coroner Gary Watts says Kathie Lacount, 61, died from smoke inhalation due to the fire. It happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday (10/9) on Rockymount Road, according to officials. The Richland County Fire Marshal determined that an unattended cigarette is…

Deputies Search for Two Women Accused in Hit-and-Run

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Richland County deputies are looking for two women they say hit a man with their car early Thursday (10/5) morning and took off. Investigators say it happened at 4:00 a.m. on the 2200 block of Decker Boulevard. Deputies say the victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigators believe the attack was…