Courtesy:DVIDS Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Two Lexington County Marines received special recognition after police say they helped catch a fleeing suspect. On October 30thPfc. Noah Jordan and Pfc. Caleb Montgomery were at the Marine Recruiting Station on Sunset Blvd. when they heard a commotion coming from a nearby Best Buy. That’s when the pair saw a credit card fraud suspect running from…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The rates for overall violent crimes and property crime in South Carolina fell in 2018 according to a report released Friday by State Law Enforcement Division. However, its not all good news. A SLED spokesperson says the number of murders in 2018 reached a 5-year high with 393 victims, while the number of law enforcement officers assaulted increased…
Charleston, S.C. (WPDE, WOLO)– The church at the center of one of the darkest days in state history is part of an ongoing investigation. SLED Public Information Officer Tommy Crosby confirmed on Thursday evening that Emanuel AME church in Charleston is part of an open investigation. Crosby added that he was unable to provide specific details on the quote, active…
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Courtesy:CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police are investigating an armed robbery. Investigators say it happened at the 7-Up Mini Mart on Leesburg Rd. According to police no one was hurt. If you have any information on this incident call the Columbia Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Prisma Health Richland has some simple steps you can take to make sure your little ghouls and goblins have a happy trick or treating experience. Trick-or-Treating Make sure your child eats dinner before setting out. Children will be less likely to eat too much candy and will have more energy for the fun ahead. An adult should…
South Carolina Department of Corrections Columbia, S.C. (AP)–The director of South Carolina’s prisons says his agency will begin classifying inmates by their behavior behind bars, not the crime they committed. Corrections Director Bryan Stirling says the reclassification could reduce the number of maximum-security inmates by 4,000. There are currently about 7,000 inmates in maximum security in South Carolina prisons. Stirling…
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)– One man was killed and another injured after a fight at the Hartford Community Center in Newberry county Saturday. Deputies say several people fired shots during the dispute. According to investigators they do not know much about the suspects due to the lack of cooperation from those who attended the party. We cannot solve these senseless…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Around 3am Monday morning Columbia Police say someone tried to steal an ATM by ramming a car into a building. Investigators say it happened at the CVS pharmacy on the 2700 block of Forest Dr. Fortunately no one was injured, and police say the suspects were not able to steal the ATM. No suspects are in custody at…
