Photo Courtesy: Town of Blythewood Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials in Blythewood are warning neighbors to be on the lookout for coyotes. According to the Blythewood Town Hall’s Facebook page, a pack of coyotes has been seen in Cobblestone by the ponds and meadows over the last several days. Officials say to make sure to bring in your pets at night…
Springdale, S.C. (WOLO)–Springdale Police are looking for a man they say robbed the Quick Trip 3 Mobile Gas Station Wednesday morning. Investigators say they responded to the Platt Springs Rd. business around 11:30 am in reference to an armed robbery. According to police just after 11am a man entered the gas station, presented a firearm, and demanded money from the…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Lexington Co. are searching for a suspect in a Wednesday night shooting in Swansea. Investigators say Charlie Robinson of Gilbert is wanted in connection with the shooting death of Robert All on Toole Smith Rd. If you know where Robinson is call the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Dept. or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Lexington, Local News,…
Getty Images Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Columbia. Wednesday USC announced President Clinton will speak at an August 6th reception to officially open the special collections of Dick Riley as part of its SC Political Collection. Riley, a former South Carolina governor, also served as Secretary of Education during President Clinton’s two terms. USC says the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are looking for a missing teen who is hearing impaired. Investigators say 18 year old Anna Wilson was last seen on July 2nd at Transitions Homeless Center on Main St. While police say foul play is not suspected, her family is concerned for her safety because she relies on sign language to communicate. If you…
Courtesy: Rock Hill Herald Rock Hill, S.C. (WOLO)– An icon of the civil rights movement in South Carolina has died. The Robinson Funeral home tells ABC Columbia James Wells died Sunday. James Wells was a member of the group that came to be known as the Friendship Nine. The group was arrested in 1961 after a sit in at a…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia police officer is facing charges after being arrested Thursday. Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say on May 13th, John Wagner forced his way into the victim’s home, shoved her several times, and stole her cell phone. After a series of escalating events, deputies say the victim reported Wagner on July 2nd. In a…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The highway patrol is investigating a fatal accident on Charleston Hwy. near Minolta Dr. Troopers say around 6am Friday a tractor trailer struck a motorcycle. Investigators say the driver of the motorcycle was killed. The driver’s identity has not yet been released. No word on if any charges will be filed. Troopers say the two southbound lanes…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say they’ve arrested a teenager in connection with a recent car jacking. Investigators say last Friday 19 year old Shawkeem Reese pointed a gun at a man on Mayer St. near Farrow Rd. and demanded his car. Within a few minutes, police say Reese was spotted driving the stolen car on W. Beltline Blvd. After a…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent armed robberies. Investigators say De’Avian Young is charged with robbing two convenience stores June 19th. Deputies say she was arrested Monday morning at a hotel on Bush River Rd. A spokesperson for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says the arrest…
