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Kershaw County K9 deputy tracks down trio in stolen car
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — A K9 Deputy with the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office helped track down three suspects following a chase in a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon. The driver of a Dodge Charger failed to stop for deputies just before 5 p.m. on Highway 601 in Lugoff, officials say.
Camden police search for man connected with multiple burglaries over 6-month period
CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - The Camden Police Department (CPD) is asking the public to help them identify a man believed to be connected to several burglaries in the Camden area. These burglaries have taken place from November 2023 to April 2024. CPD said the suspect is believed to have entered...
Man found dead near Leesburg and Garners Ferry intersection identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man whose body was found near the intersection of Leesburg Road and Garners Ferry Road on Monday has been identified, according to the Richland County Coroner's Office. Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the victim as 25-year-old Philip Edelmayer. Around 8 am Monday, Edelmayer's body...
72-year-old Camden man dies in motorcycle accident
CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - A man died following a motorcycle crash on Saturday in Camden. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, Kershaw County 911 received a call at 11:57 a.m. about a motorcycle accident on Tickle Hill Road. West said 72-year-old Herman Parker, of Camden, was riding a 2002...
73-year-old man riding bicycle killed in collision with truck in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A man is dead after authorities said he was struck and killed while riding a bicycle. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill said 73-year-old George Christensen of Countryside Illinois was riding along Highway 34 in Ridgeway on Monday, April 22. Hill said Christensen was traveling west...
With Richland Mall overhaul underway, could traffic improvements be in sight for Forest Drive?
Forest Drive is a headache at peak hours and on the weekends, but leaders want the business drag to be more pedestrian friendly and think addressing two major intersections may help.
South Main Street lane to close during weekdays for underground work
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Starting Thursday, the northbound lane of South Main Street will be closed from College Street to Pendleton Street on weekdays through May 17, according to SCDOT. The closure will allow underground work ahead of construction on the east side of South Main Street. Earlier...
Charleston named one of the top counties for scam reports in 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — New data from the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) shows South Carolinians lost close to $6 million to scams in 2023, a figure that is more than double the previous year. There were 963 reported scams in 2023, according to SCDCA’s annual ID Thefts and Scam Report released on […]
Pet of the Week: Bingo!
KERSHAW CO., SC (WOLO)- Meet Bingo! This 4-year-old hound dog mix has been patiently waiting for his forever home since August! He is unfortunately now one of the the Kershaw County Humane Society’s longest residents. Bingo is a very handsome and well-mannered guy. Shelter officials say he rides well...
Gills Creek Memorial Park opens to public
After the big flood in 2015, Forest Acres has been working on a project along Gills Creek to redo the bridges and create an accesible park for the community. Three million dollars later, with lots of help from local businesses, supporters, and SCODT, Gills Creek Memorial Park opened Thursday, April 18. The park includes a walkway along Gills Creek with areas to fish and enjoy the water. Along with a stage and a memorial for our fallen heroes, the park also boasts a splash pad and room for families to gather for picnics and parties.
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