CRIME & SAFETY
New police chief in Bamberg makes history
BAMBERG, S.C. — The Bamberg Police Department swore in Regina Gatling, their first ever African American chief, who also happens to be their first female chief, as well. Chief Gatling, who is in her 20th year with the department, says hard work and determination is what got her to where she is.
1 dead after single-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly single-vehicle Orangeburg County crash that happened on Tuesday. Troopers say the crash happened around 2:02 p.m. on Mims Lake Road at Sapphire Trail, around three miles west of Holly Hill. The driver of a c was the only...
Prosecutor in Bowen Turner case no longer being considered for judge position
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The solicitor involved in prosecuting and negotiating a sweetheart plea deal for Bowen Turner, the Orangeburg man who was accused of multiple rapes, has withdrawn from consideration for a judge position. On Tuesday, Second Circuit Deputy Solicitor David Miller, withdrew his application for the seat...
Murder suspect apprehended in Ladson while out on bond for burglary charges: DCSO
LADSON, S.C. (WCIV) — A suspect wanted for murder in Orangeburg County was apprehended in Ladson Wednesday morning. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has charged Demetrius Dickerson, 19, of Ridgeville with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. According to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office...
Pumps at gas station shut down after SUV engine on fire
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)– The pumps at a gas station in Orangeburg County was shut down due to an SUV being on fire, say firefighters. Orangeburg County Fire District firefighters say around 3:30 p.m. a vehicle fire was reported at the Pilot Travel Center on Homestead Road. A SUV had...
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