Author: Alexis Frazier

Police chase ends in 6 vehicle crash and arrest

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Columbia man is facing multiple charges following a police chase that sent three people to the hospital on Friday. Lexington Police say Desean McMillian,20, was arrested after being released from the hospital. Police say an officer noticed McMillian’s Dodge Charger had both an equipment and registration violation, and that he was making several unlawful lane changes. When…

Lexington Teen Killed Following Hit and Run Identified

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A teen killed while on his bike during a hit and run has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual as Tijhee Dijon Salley, 19, of Lexington. Salley was pronounced dead at an area hospital as a result of traumatic injuries, according to Fisher. Troopers say Salley was riding his bicycle along YMCA Road near…

Multiple Agencies Responding to Possible Drowning in Lake Murray

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and several agencies are responding to a possible drowning in Lake Murray. A witness said an adult male jumped into Lake Murray from a pontoon boat to cool off but has not resurfaced. Deputies say the call came in around 6:15 p.m. RCSD’s Marine Patrol, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources…

James Smith elected Democratic Nominee for Governor

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – James Smith has been elected as the Democratic nominee for Governor in the 2018 SC Primary elections. ABC Columbia News Reporter Alexis Frazier was at 701 Whaley with Smith and running mate Rep. Mandy Norrell this evening as they celebrated the victory.

What to expect at the polls tomorrow

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Just hours away from the 2018 primary elections which will set the stage for the November elections. Lines could be long, but the process is quick. It only takes minutes for you to make a difference. But, with familiar faces on the ballot, experts are predicting a higher voter turnout for these primary elections. Chris Whitmire,…

Body Found by Kayakers Identified as Missing Columbia Man

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-The body found by kayakers along the bank of the Broad River has been identified as a missing Columbia man. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim as 24-year-old Charlie Thomas Nguyen. Watts said Nguyen was transported to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital where positive identification was made and an autopsy was performed this morning. The…

Male Body recovered from Broad River

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner says the male body that was recovered from Broad River Saturday afternoon could be one of two people who were reported missing in May. “There was a missing persons report made on one individual,” coroner Gary Watts said. From what we’ve heard there were two people over the period of last week to two…

Devine street reopened after crash

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Devine street has reopened after an accident shut parts of the area down. The 3200 through 3600 block of Devine street was shut down for a few hours while crews and officers worked to restore traffic lights. Columbia police say the scene is now clear and traffic lights have been restored.   Categories: Local News, News