Author: Miya Payton

Multiple arrests lead to seizure of weapons and illegal narcotics

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office and Special Operations units have made multiple arrests resulting in the seizure of weapons and illegal narcotics. On  Friday December 9, 19-year-old Ahmari Milhouse was taken into custody on charges of possession of a stolen pistol and unlawful carrying of a pistol. Investigators say Special Operations units were following up on a…

Deadly shooting in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – One person is dead after an early morning shooting, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, Dec. 18, deputies responded to the 2400 block of Kneece Road for a report of a shooting. Deputies say they found a man lying in the parking lot who had been shot in the upper body. EMS…

Search for suspect after woman found dead in Sumter County

CLARENDON COUNTY, (WOLO) – Investigators are searching for a suspect after a woman was found dead in her home, according to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office. On December 14th, 2022, at 11:24am the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Oakdale community to assist Sumter County with an investigation. Investigators say upon arrival, deputies found found Ms. Mae E. Burgess…

Deadly shooting on Two Notch Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One person is dead after a shooting in Richland County, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators say deputies were called to the 5000 block of Two Notch Road around 3:45 a.m., Saturday, December 17, for reports of a person being shot. Deputies arrived to find a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was…

S.C. ranks 49th for reports of elder abuse, gross neglect and exploitation complaints

South Carolina is ranks 49th out of 50 states for reports of elder abuse, gross neglect and exploitation complaints compared to other states, according to a recent WalletHub report. 

South Carolina is ranks 49th out of 50 states for reports of elder abuse, gross neglect and exploitation complaints compared to other states, according to a recent WalletHub report. 

Structure fire in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter Fire Department is investigating after a structure fire on Sunday, December 11th. According to the Sumter Police Department, a portion of Broad Street near Rast Street was temporarily closed after a fire occurred at 11:45 a.m. The area on Broad Street is now open after crews worked to put out the blaze. Investigator are still…