RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Richland county deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital. Deputies responded to the 200 block of Oakley Drive just before 8p.m. when they located the victim who had been shot in the upper body. He was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. Categories: Local News, News,…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The person found in a pond at Finley Park Friday (December14,2018) has been identified. Jerry Jermaine Hickson, 29, of Myrtle Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. An autopsy revealed no signs of trauma, the cause of death is pending further studies at this time. The Richland County Coroner’s Office and…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A robbery third suspect has been arrested in connect to the murder of an elderly store clerk. Ervan Matthew Harvey,49, is charged with Murder and Strong Arm Robbery. Harvey is the third suspect charged in the death of 81-year-old Charles Duaine Hamilton who was working as a clerk at the Sears store on Two Notch Road….
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- All lanes on Sunset Boulevard have reopened after a natural gas leak caused the road to be closed for several hours. TRAFFIC ALERT – All lanes of the 5400 block of Sunset Blvd./US-378 have reopened after a natural gas leak caused the roadway to be closed. Thank you to @scegnews for responding this evening and working quickly. pic.twitter.com/ZSaEG5RNLa…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– According to Lexington Police, one inbound lane of the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard/US 378 has reopened, along with all outbound lanes. Police say congestion will continue Tuesday evening due to the high volume of traffic. Drivers are being asked to consider alternate routes. Sunset Boulevard was shut down around 3:30pm Tuesday afternoon due to a gas…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Lawmakers are working on changing the way mental health patients transported after two died when their van was washed off the road during Hurricane Florence. The new bill is hoping to prevent another tragedy like that from happening again. “There has to be something more available to transport nonviolent mentally ill patients then a dog cage,” Diana Green,…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a female was found unresponsive early Sunday morning. A citizen called 911 after discovering the body at the 3000 block of Calk Street off of West Beltline Boulevard at approximately 9:00 a.m., according to officers. The Richland County Coroner’s Office is assisting CPD with determining the cause…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- An Orangeburg man accused of shooting at police officers will stay behind bars after a judge denied bond Tuesday afternoon. Stanley Lubkin,30, now faces 30-year-old suspect now faces two counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a weapon by person convicted of a Crime of Violence, and grand larceny of a…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The Midlands is shining a light on anti-semitism after a hate-fueled attack on the Jewish community in Pittsburg. Tuesday night’s annual menorah lighting paid tribute to the 11 lives lost in the shooting massacre. “I think that there is a balance between good and evil in the universe,” Howie Scher said. “Good will always come out of the wood…
H COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During the annual Christmas open house at the Governor’s mansion Henry McMaster revealed a very symbolic piece of history that hangs on a wall in one of the bedrooms. Governor McMaster showed ABC Columbia a hand written letter from former President George H.W. Bush. “He was truly a great man,” McMaster said. “I don’t know of a…
