Author: Alexis Frazier

CPD investigating shooting that sent one person to the hospital

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting on Rosewood Drive. Police believe this incident started with two people arguing inside the Little Gym during a child’s birthday party. Investigators say the two men went into the parking lot and exchanged gunfire. One person was shot and taken to a local hospital. The other person has been detained….

Sumter County deputies searching for missing teen

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter County Sheriff’s department is asking for the publics help finding a missing teenage girl. Deputies say 14-year-old Victoria Grier was last seen Thursaday January 3,2019 when she left her home on Lee Altman Road in Dalzell. If you see Victoria call investigator Nelson Rosario at (803)-774-4080. Categories: Local News, News, State, Sumter

RCSD deputy suspended without pay after DUI arrest

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Richland County deputy has been suspended without pay pending an internal affairs investigation after a DUI arrest early Saturday morning. According to the sheriff’s Justin Griner, 28, was off duty when he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence by the S.C. Highway Patrol. Griner has been employed with the department for about a year….

Bond denied for mother accused in 5 month old’s death

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A woman accused in the death of her five month old child was in court Monday afternoon. Bond was denied today for Kaitlynn Busby on charges of homicide by child abuse and possession of methamphetamine. Deputies began investigating the infant’s death Sunday at a home on Meadowfield Rd. The Lexington County coroner identified the 5 month old…

Early morning shooting in Lexington sends woman to hospital

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one woman to the hospital. The incident happened Saturday morning in the 200 block of Whiteford Way. Deputies say the female victim was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound. Her medical team says the wound is not life-threatening. There have been no arrests or charges. As deputies continue…

Orangeburg deputies seek suspect who robbed senior citizen at gunpoint

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- Orangeburg county deputies are looking for a man who robbed a senior citizen at gunpoint. The incident happened Saturday around 10a.m. in the 500 block of Shadowlawn Drive. Deputies say the 83-year-old victim was on Shadowlaw when he was accosted by an armed suspect who had exited a dark-or black-colored vehicle, possibly a Honda, driven by a female….

SLED investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- SLED is investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington County Friday night. Ronald Scott Jenkins, 55, suffered a gunshot wound and died after being transported to a hospital, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Deputies say Jenkins was the subject of a brief search after a call in reference to a suicidal person. “Before deputies…

Homeless shelter in need of donations this holiday season

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- There are families this holiday season that will not be able to provide for their loved ones for Christmas. One organization hopes to change that. “The things that we’re kind of taking for granted mean a little bit extra to them,” Lila Anna Sauls, with the Family Shelter said. “Especially the children. A coloring book and a pack…

Midlands woman to give two graduating seniors shopping sprees

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- After surviving her own troubled childhood, a Midlands woman is making it her life work to inspire kids across the Midlands. This Christmas she’s looking to send a pair of teens off to college in style. Raquel Thomas says she grew up rough. The oldest of five had thoughts of  suicide when she was forced into foster care….

Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash in Lexington County

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A motorcyclist is dead after a head-on collision in Lexington County. The incident happened in the 5100 block of Platt Springs Road at 3:15p.m. Sunday. According to officials, Leonard P. Morrow, 70, was travelling on a motorcycle when a vehicle that had just entered the roadway crossed through the median and collided with him head-on. Coroner Margaret Fisher said…