Author: Alexis Frazier

Richland County Council gives homeowners clarity after assessment notice

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Council addressed concerns after 97,000 of homeowners got a notice that their property values went up, which could raise their taxes as well. “South Carolina requires us to reassess every 5 years so it’s not just something we do at the drop of a hat,” Liz McDonald, the Richland County Assessor said. So…

Valet arrested after taking customers car home, says he didn’t have money to fix his car

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A Midlands woman came home to a missing car at the airport because a valet employee took her car for a spin. “I was very upset,” Joye Johnson said. “I felt violated because he had taken something personal of mine.” Johnson and her sorority sisters trip to New Orleans was cut short by tropical storm Barry.  After hours of…

One captured, 3 other burglary suspects wanted in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-One suspect caught on camera stealing from a local business has been caught, now deputies need help tracking down the other three suspects. Deondre Johnson, of Texas, is being extradited from Mississippi back to Richland County, according to deputies. Johnson and three other suspects were caught on camera stealing from a Best Buy in Richland county. Anyone…

Coroner identifies driver killed in single car crash

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The driver killed in a crash Sunday morning has been identified. Anthony L. Harris, 46, of Mitchell Street in Columbia, SC died after a single vehicle crash on Superior Street near Rosewood Drive, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. Harris was pronounced dead at Prisma Health Richland.  An autopsy is scheduled for Monday(July,15,2019).  The cause…

Driver killed in head-on crash in Newberry

NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC(WOLO)-One person is dead after a head on collision in Newberry County Sunday afternoon. The wreck happened at 12:00p.m. on I-26 East near mile marker 63. Trooper Joe Hovis said the driver of a 2007 Honda was traveling down I-26 East on the left side of the road when the car crossed the grass median and struck a…

Deputies investigate double shooting in parking lot of Richland County club

RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after two men were shot outside a Richland County club Sunday morning. The incident happened at 7:00a.m. at Micasita Club on Decker Boulevard. Deputies say they found two men who had been shot in the Micasita Club parking lot. Both men transported themselves to local hospitals for medical treatment. The investigation is ongoing. Continue…

Driver dies after being ejected from car during crash in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A driver is dead after a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning according to the South Carolina Department of Public Service. The wreck happened at 7:35a.m. on Superior Street near Rosewood Drive. Troopers say the driver was traveling West on Superior street when the car hit a small curb in the median of the road, lost control, and struck a…

Deputies looking for man wanted on burglary charges

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are asking for the publics help locating a man wanted for burglary. On May 20th surveillance video captured Joseph Charles Torres stealing from a cash drawer through a drive through window. Anyone who knows where Torres is, is asked to call Crimestoppers  at 1-888-CRIME-SC. The caller can remain anonymous. Categories: Local News, News, Richland, State