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Man accused of punching random women arrested
Orangeburg deputies say three women claim they were assaulted
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) —- The Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that investigators have arrested a man accused of hitting women he didn’t even know. 37 year old Christopher Lucas is behind bars tonight (Friday) charged with three counts of assault and battery. According to Orangeburg deputies, the first incident took place June 12 as a woman was washing clothes at a…
CPD searches for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect accused of ATM robbery
Columbia police say once the suspect is arrested he will face several charges including robbery, kidnapping
Image: CPD Anthony Hopkins, Jr. Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an ATM robbery and are hoping you can help. Authorities say, 32 year old Anthony Hopkins, Jr. along with an accomplice are accused of holding two employees at gunpoint while stealing money from an automated teller…
City of Columbia Mayor issues proclamation, declares June 19 as ‘Juneteenth’
City of Columbia issues a proclomation honoring Juneteenth, June 19 2020
Image: The subject marker to commemorate Juneteenth in Galveston, Texas, which is the last location in the country to end slavery two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was executed in 1863. Courtesy: Galveston Historical Society Columbia, SC (WOLO) —In an official proclamation, Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council have designated today, Friday June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth, in recognition…
CHA names Ivory Mathews as official Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer
Mathews has been working as the Interim Director for CHA for nearly a year
Image: Columbia Housing Authority Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Ivory Mathews has been named the official the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) after serving as the Interim Director since May 2019. Mathews was brought in after the previous Executive Director, Gilbert walker retired June 30, 2019. That was one month after the Columbia Fire…
KCSO: Wanted armed robbery suspects shot one person behind Waffle House in Lugoff
LUGOFF, SC (WOLO) – Two people are on the run after a shooting behind the Waffle House in Lugoff, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office. KCSO says the shooting stemmed from an attempted armed robbery. Blue Chevrolet Caprice suspects were seen driving away in (KCSO) The unidentified suspects are described as two men driving in a blue Chevrolet Caprice….
RCSD: 16 year old girl missing for two days has been found
RCSD says the teen has been located 'safe and unharmed'
Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is thanking members of the public who kept their eye peeled as they searched for 16 year old Beta Mangano. Authorities say Mangano disappeared from her Heyward Brockington Road home Tuesday around 8:30am. According to RCSD, the rush to find her since they say the teen had…
CPD, RCSD make more arrested in connection with violent riots
A dozen suspects are arrested in connection with the May 30, May 31 protests turned violent
FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Additional arrests have been made in connection with the protests that turned violent last month spanning over a period of two days. According to Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott a dozen people are now facing charges stemming from the May 30, May 31 incidents. According to authorities, a majority…
More than 250 businesses pledge to be ‘Resilient’ in slowing COVID-19 spread
Hundreds of Columbia businesses take the pledge to protect you from coronavirus
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — more than 200 columbia businesses are taking part in an initiative to help slow the spread of coronavirus in their city. Businesses taking part in the Resilient Columbia initiative have agreed to have enough personal protective equipment for their employees, a strong disinfectant to clean surfaces, and signage to promote social distancing and safe sanitary practices….
