Author: Alexis Frazier

RCSD investigating shooting at local bar

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating a shooting at a local bar Sunday morning. The shooting happened aroung 3:30am at the My Place Bar in the 7700 block of Caludia Drive. When deputies arrived they found out that the man who was shot had been taken to a  local hospital. The investigation is ongoing. Investigators are asking anyone with information…

Buttigieg campaigning across South Carolina to start work week

by Matt Dillane

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Mayor Pete Buttigieg is returning to South Carolina as he continues his campaign in hopes of earning the Democratic presidential nomination. On Monday, he’ll attend a breakfast with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce before heading to a meet-and-greet at 8:45 a.m. at ReGenesis Community Development Corporation in Spartanburg. Staying in Spartanburg through the morning, Buttigieg will…

Town of Lexington residents say water quality and response leaves bad taste in their mouth

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- People who live in the town of Lexington are concerned after they say the city’s water is leaving a bad taste in their mouth. “It honestly taste like dirt,” resident Amber Gricius said. “Thankfully we can buy bottled water but even when I’m just brushing my teeth and I drink a little bit of that water, I…

9/11 run in West Columbia held to honor victims and heroes

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Today many across the state paused to reflect on the day that many Americans will never forget. A local 5K run honored the heroes and victims of September 11. Running the 9/11 run for the troops race in 35 pounds of gear is a small sacrifice for volunteer firefighter Gary Geiger, who is honoring those who sacrificed all….

Man and woman arrested on drug, weapon charges

LEXINGTON, S.C. – A narcotics operation last month netted two arrests, which prompted agents to search a home and a storage unit in Lexington. Richard Eugene Ford, 60, and, Cynthia Rooks, 51, are charged with trafficking meth and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Ford and Rooks distributed more than 1,000 grams during an operation…

Two dead after shooting at convenience store in Sumter

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Two men are dead after a shooting at a Sumter County convenience store on Sunday morning. The shooting happened around 1:30am at the Hop In convenience store on Broad street. The victims have been identified as Gregory Middleton, 30, and Michael Rogers, 30. Middleton died on scene from an apparent gunshot wound. Rogers later died at Prisma…