Rochelle Dean

Evening Anchor at WOLO-TV (Columbia, SC)

Wife, Twin Mama, AP award winning Journalist, ABC Cola News Anchor, NABJ Mem.,CEO/ Founder of the Flora Fdn., MAC School Board Member. RT's are not endorsements

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Sumter deputies search for teen accused of leading them on chase with guns in car

23 hours ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says they are searching for a 17 year old accused of leading deputies on a chase after they say he tried to avoid a safety checkpoint. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the Sumter Police Department were conducting a joint checkpoint Thursday, May 8 around 9:30pm when they say deputies saw a car turn around to avoid the checkpoint and speed away from the area.
Newberry Co. arrests man accused of burglarizing an area church

1 day ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) — The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say is connected to a church burglary in the county last month. Authorities say 26 year old Joshua William Wright of Easley was apprehended in Pickens County and taken to the Newbery County Detention Center. Officials say Wright is accused of breaking into the Calvary Baptist Church April 7, 2025.
Department of Juvenile Justice hosts 'Meet the Artists' event

1 day ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) — Some kids at the Department of Juvenile Justice got a chance to show off their hidden talents Wednesday. The facility held their 5th annual “Meet the Artists” event as a part of their Workforce Development Program. Some of the artwork from the event includes custom furniture, pottery, paintings and more, and some work that has even made its way to the Soda City Market at the D.J.J. Store of Hope. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Study suggests working long hours may alter your brain

1 day ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

(CNN) — A new study suggests working long hours could be altering the structure of your brain. Two scientists in South Korea followed 110 healthcare workers classified as “overworked” and “non-overworked.” they then used a neuroimaging technique to analyze brain volume. The overworked group, working 52 hours or more each week, had significant changes in brain regions associated with executive function and emotional regulation compared to the “non-overworked”.
Orangeburg Co. deputies make seventh arrest deadly motel shooting

2 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — In Orangeburg County, a seventh suspect is in custody Tuesday in connection to a deadly motel shooting in the area. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced Tuesday that 17-year-old Carlos Esaw faces Murder charges in the death of 34-year-old Samson Green from a shooting that took place back in April. Investigators say Green was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds outside of the Crown Inn on Bamberg Road.
3 people injured in Booker Street shooting

2 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place around 9 p.m. Tuesday night in the 25- hundred block of Booker Street. That’s near Farrow Road. According to CPD, three people were injured during the gunfire and taken to an area hospital. There is no word on their condition at this hour. Columbia investigators remain on the scene as they try to determine what led to the incident. If you have any information call Crimestoppers at 1888-CRIME-SC.
President Trump signs executive order to lower prescription drug prices

3 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

(CNN) — President Trump signed an executive Order Monday aiming to cut prescription drug prices. Here’s what we know so far. The executive order would apply to a wide range of drugs and prices.The Department of Health and Human Services would work to negotiate lower prices. If that does not produce results…H.H.S would implement the “most favored nation” rule. Which Trump did in his first term, but the executive order faced many court challenges and was ultimately dropped by the Biden administration.
Dominion Energy brings energy-saving program to Pelion

4 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)– Dominion Energy is bringing their energy saving program that may be able to help hundreds of eligible Pelion customers. According to the Electric Company, more than 700 customers throughout Pelion neighborhoods could qualify for free energy saving products and services. The new option was kicked off with an event to introduce some residents to the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program, also known as NEEP.
Igloo expands a voluntary recall due to possible amputation, crushing hazards

6 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

(ABC News) — Igloo is expanding an earlier voluntary recall of its U.S.-made coolers due to possible amputation and crushing hazards. The recall, first initiated in February this year, now includes approximately 130,000 additional coolers, as well as approximately 20,000 in Canada and 5,900 in Mexico, the Consumer Product Safety Commission stated this week. The CPSC originally issued a recall notice for approximately 1,060,000 Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers back on Feb.
ACLU says S.C. leads the nation in book bans

6 days ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — According to a report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), South Carolina leads the nation in book bans. This comes after the South Carolina Board of Education voted Tuesday to remove 10 books from all public schools for all grade levels,The ACLU says all 10 books that were banned were challenged by one parent who previously tried to ban the books in Beaufort County schools. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State