Author: Alexis Frazier

Lexington County deputy on paid leave after DUI arrest

LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County deputy is on paid administrative leave after South Carolina state troopers say he hit another car while driving under the influence. Troopers say they arrested Robert Scott Smith, 57,  after he failed a field sobriety test and refused to take a Breathalyzer test. Smith, who has been a Lexington County deputy since 1983, was…

Midlands family speaks out after home burglarized for second time, suspects wanted

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are seeking the public’s help finding a man wanted for burglarizing a Midlands home. The incident happened on May 24th in the 1600 block of Bradley Drive. Police say the two suspects stole several electronics from the home. One of the two suspects have been identified as Kemaray Brant. The homeowners tell ABC Columbia that this is…

Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Richland County on Saturday. The incident happened in the 400 block of Summit Townes Way at 8:00 p.m. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Nivia N. Johnson,38, and David C. Bailey,39, died at the scene. An autopsy indicated that Johnson died from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper…

107-year-old World War II veteran shares his experience at D-Day event

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Dozens of people got to meet and greet some of America’s heroes in Columbia Saturday. The National Guard hosted a D-day event at the South Carolina Military Museum. The event recognized World War II veterans. Many of the veterans signed posters and military memorabilia. ABC Columbia spoke to a 107-year-old veteran about what it means to have people…

Kamala Harris defends criminal justice record during speech in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back in the Midlands Saturday for the states NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. Harris was this years keynote speaker. She took time to defend her record as a prosecutor and spoke about how her background in law enforcement is her greatest strength against President Trump. Categories: Local News, News, Politics

Man sent to hospital after incident at Earlewood Park, Columbia PD investigating

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police are investigating an incident at Earlewood Park that sent one man to the hospital. Officials say on Saturday around 4:45 p.m. a bystander came across a man who had injuries to his upper torso. The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital to be treated for his injures. According to police the victim’s injures are…

Latta police looking for missing elderly woman

LATTA,SC (WOLO)- An elderly woman has been reported missing by the Latta Police Department. Jaxie Rogers,85, was last seen on June 7th at 2:07 p.m. leaving the IGA on Richardson Street in Latta, according to police. Police also say Rogers was possibly spotted in North Carolina at 3:30 p.m. She is described as 5’4 weighing 110 pounds. She was seen…