Author: Rob Dew

20200727shearon
Local News, News, Richland

Police: Suspect broke in home, robbed man at knife point

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in an April break-in and robbery. Investigators say Chris Shearon broke into a home on N. Main St., assaulted the man inside and robbed him at knife point. Police say he was arrested Saturday and a judge set his bond at $100,000. Shearon is charged with assault and battery,…

20200727shells
Local News, News, Richland

Additional charge filed against Woodcrest Dr. murder suspect

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:ASGDC Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Monday Richland Co. deputies announced additional charges against the man accused of stabbing his roommate to death last Thursday. Investigators now say in addition to murder, Timothy Shells is also charged with armed robbery. Investigators say after Shells stabbed Dexter Craft,65, he took his wallet and other belongings. Deputies say Craft and Shells lived at the…
Local News, National News, News, State

Survey: SC school system among nation’s worst

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  With the prospect of in-person teaching looming, students may be returning to a school system already dubbed among the nation’s worst. According to a study by Wallethub.com, south carolina’s school system ranks 9th worst in the country. The survey was based on criteria such as standardized test scores, drop out rate, and teacher to student ratio. Here’s…

20200724woodcrest

Identity, Cause of death revealed in Richland Co. murder

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–We now know the name of the man found murdered Thursday afternoon. Investigators say Dexter Craft,55, was found dead at a home on Woodcrest Dr. The Richland Co. Coroner’s Office says craft died from upper body trauma. The Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

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Lexington, Local News, News, Richland

Lexington Richland 5 to offer hybrid schedule for start of school year

Rob Dew,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–One of the Midlands largest school districts is altering its plans for reopening in the fall. Thursday night the Lexington Richland School District 5 school board approved a hybrid schedule plan for the start of the new school year. A hybrid model is a blend of face-to-face instruction and distance learning with students attending school in-person two days…

20200724gleaton
Calhoun, Local News, News, State

Calhoun deputies searching for missing teen

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:Crimestoppers Calhoun Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Calhoun Co. deputies are searching for a missing teen. Investigators say Imani Gleaton, 18, was last seen leaving her job at Hardee’s in St. Matthews on July 10th. Deputies say they do not believe she is in her Hardee’s uniform. According to authorities Gleaton has ties to the St. Mattews and Orangeburg areas, but has…
Local News, News, Politics, Richland, State

Columbia city councilman sues over Heritage Act

Rob Dew,

(Columbia City Council/Howard Duvall) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia city councilman is suing state leaders over the law that keeps controversial statues standing throughout South Carolina. Councilman Howard Duvall and two other plaintiff’s are challenging the Heritage Act in South Carolina Supreme Court saying it violates the state constitution. Specifically, Councilman Duvall says the decisions should be up to the…
Local News, News, Richland

Three year old killed in accidental shooting identified

Rob Dew,

Photo: Matt Perron Richland Co., SC (WOLO)–We now know the identity of a toddler deputies say accidentally shot and killed himself Wednesday night. According to the coroner’s office 3 year old Liam Myers died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Richland County deputies responded to Wyndham Hill apartments around 6pm. Deputies say the child was rushed to the…

20200723distillersguild
Local News, News, Politics, State

SC distilleries ask for federal aid

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– People that produce liquor in South Carolina are asking congress for economic relief. In a letter to the South Carolina congressional delegation, trade associations representing more than 34 distillers throughout the state urged the lawmakers to provide additional funds to distilleries facing financial hardship due to the impact of COVID-19. According to the letter  sent by the…

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