Author: Alexis Frazier

Two Dead after motorcycle crash in Kershaw County

KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Two people were killed after being thrown off a motorcycle in Kershaw county Saturday afternoon. The wreck happened at the intersection of SC Highway 341 and Lockhart road around 4pm. Troopers say the a Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling east on Lockhart road and stopped at the intersection on Highway 341. When the truck was crossing, a…

Multiple Agencies Working on Recovery After Kayakers find body in Broad River

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Multiple agencies are trying to recover a body that was discovered by Kayakers in the Broad River Saturday. Columbia police, and fire officials are on scene near River Hill Circle trying to recover the body. The Richland County Coroner is en route and will identify the person and determine the cause of death. This is a developing story,…

Columbia police seek man wanted for domestic violence, assault & battery charges

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A man wanted for domestic violence will now face an additional charge for assaulting another woman. Officers say when Floyd Gholson,39, is found he will be charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature after he allegedly punched a female in the face on June 5th on James Street. After the assault, the victim fell backwards,…

Midlands High School Student Gets accepted to Nearly 30 schools and $1.9 Million in Scholarships

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands High School student got accepted to nearly 30 colleges and received $1.9 million in scholarships across the country. “I’m excited to get to a new area, and new location,” Jalen Conyers said. The Lower Richland high school student is about to take on her next challenge, which is college. “My major is nursing with…

Irmo Man accused of breaking into home to watch woman sleep

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested an Irmo man in connection to a case involving burglary and voyeurism. Richard Travis Abbott, 28, entered a woman’s Rodborough Road residence through an unlocked door with the intent to watch the woman sleep in her bed, according to arrest warrants. The woman told deputies she woke up while Abbott was in her room…

1 Pedestrian killed, 1 hurt after early morning crash

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A woman was killed after being hit by a pickup truck Sunday Morning. The crash happened at 1:20am in the 400 block of Jamil Road in Columbia. Troopers say the driver of a pickup truck hit two pedestrians while driving on Jamil Road. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Sabrina Maria Nelums, 44, was pronounced dead at…

One dead after crashing into tree in Kershaw County

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A driver was killed after crashing into a tree Saturday night. The crash happened at 11:36pm on Bishopville Highway in Kershaw County. The driver of a 2002 Nissan Altima was traveling westbound on Bishopville Highway when they ran off the rightside of the roadway and struck a tree, according to troopers. Troopers say the driver died…

Driver Dies After Hitting Unoccupied Car in Sumter

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after crashing into an unoccupied car in Sunday morning. The wreck happened at 7:15am on Saint Paul Church Road near Cains Mill Road in Sumter county. Troopers say the driver of a 2008 Ford pickup truck was traveling westbound on Saint Paul Church Road when they veered off the right side of…

Driver Killed after hitting tree in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, (SC)- One person is dead after being trapped in their car following an accident Saturday night. The wreck happened at 7:09pm on Interstate 95 near mile marker 93 in Orangeburg County. Troopers say the driver of a 2007 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on I-95 when they ran off the right side of the roadway, hit a tree…