South Carolina man shot in alleged hate crime speaks out and pushes for change
Jarvis McKenzie: “It Will Forever Change My Life”. A South Carolina man who survived a reported racially motivated shooting is breaking his silence and urging lawmakers to pass a statewide hate crime bill. Alleged South Carolina hate crime. Jarvis McKenzie, who deputies say was targeted in an alleged hate...
Driver arrested after traffic stop leads to deputies finding narcotics
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– RCSD says a driver has been arrested after a traffic stop where deputies found narcotics. The traffic stop happened on Saturday, August 23, around 10 p.m. in the Greystone Blvd. and I-126 area. Richland County Sheriff’s Department says deputies observed a vehicle speeding in the...
‘Hands Across the Border’ targets impaired driving ahead of Labor Day weekend
PICKENS, S.C. (WSPA) – The goal of “Hands Across the Border” is simple: get impaired drivers off the road to save not only their own lives, but the lives of everyone around them. Drivers can expect to see more patrol cars and DUI checkpoints across the state, as part of “Hands across the Border,” a […]
Saluda Skyride at Riverbanks to open early fall
The east and west sides of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are being connected via an aerial gondola with a hopeful opening date around Labor Day pending weather delays. The Saluda Skyride crosses over the Saluda River transporting zoo passengers in a four-minute ride bringing innovation, energy efficiency and a...
Florence County officials want parents to prepare teenage drivers for upcoming hands-free device law
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Starting on Labor Day, South Carolina will have a new statewide law requiring drivers to be hands-free when using devices. Back in May, Gov. Henry McMaster signed it into law, banning drivers from holding or supporting a mobile electronic device while operating a vehicle. Drivers will...
Two South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice employees arrested for giving contraband to minors,...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice employees have been arrested and charged after turning themselves in. Jordan Major of Lexington and Shala Dunham of Orangeburg have both been charged with furnishing contraband to a juvenile in the custody of SCDJJ and misconduct in office....
Ten-year-old girl farmer makes history, awarded full scholarship to SC State
Kendall Rae Johnson, a 10-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, who is known as the state’s youngest certified farmer, has been awarded a full scholarship to South Carolina State University. Kendall’s journey in agriculture began early. As a toddler, she started gardening with her great-grandmother,...
Victim thrown from SUV, new details in Midlands apartment murder investigation
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — On Friday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to someone injured from a shooting at 1051 Southern Drive. Sheriff: Teen suspects charged with murder after Midlands apartment shooting. Following the initial report, officials said different callers reported hearing gunshots...
Brittanee Drexel’s mother files real property lawsuit against daughter’s killer
(WPDE) — On Aug. 13, Dawn Conley, Brittanee Drexel’s mother, filed a real property lawsuit against Raymond Moody and his girlfriend, Angel Cooper Vause. Moody is currently serving a life sentence for Drexel’s 2009 kidnapping, rape and murder. His girlfriend, Vause, was sentenced in February to 18 years in federal...
Columbia restaurant bringing Hawaiian fusion flavor
There's a new restaurant in town, and they're bringing together Hawaiian fusion flavors with a Japanese twist. Surfin Sumo, located in downtown Columbia at 1211 Taylor Street, will celebrate their grand opening this Thursday at noon, but they're already serving up their signature dishes. Smoky Kāhlua Pork, creamy...
