Author: Rob Dew

Man accused of breaking into home, setting woman on fire

Source:Greenville Detention Center Greenville, S.C. (AP, WOLO)– Police in the Upstate say a man broke into a woman’s home, doused her in flammable liquid, and set her on fire. Greenville Police say Christopher Crouchman is charged with attempted murder and burglary. Investigators say the woman was taken to the hospital but her condition was not released. Police say Crouchman knew…

Man dies in ATV accident

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  The Fairfield Co. Coroner’s office says a Charlotte man died in an ATV accident over the weekend. Officials say Richard Swaney, 23, of Charlotte died Saturday when the ATV he was riding at Carolina Adventure World rolled over and pinned him underneath. The accident remains under investigation.       Categories: Fairfield, Local News, News

Arrest made in Alcott Dr. shooting

Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a deadly Monday night shooting. Investigators say Orlando Gladney, 28,  shot and killed James Patterson, 46,  after an argument at Willow Run Apartments on Alcott Dr. Gladney is charged with murder, as well as charges surrounding the possession and and distribution of crack cocaine. Categories: Local News,…

Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work with Tom Steyer’s campaign. Wednesday morning Harpootlian tweeted, “Mr. Moneybags aka @TomSteyer has paid SC State Rep. Jerry Govan almost $50,000 for a month of work?  Is…

Allen Benedict Court trial delayed again

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Another delay in the trial surrounding alleged safety violations at Allen -Benedict Court apartments. Late Tuesday afternoon court officials say the proceedings involving the City of Columbia and Columbia Housing will be moved to February 19th. The civil hearing was initially scheduled to take place in January but was pushed back to February 5th, now that hearing has…