Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections says they arrested a man for trying to bring a stolen gun into a prison. Investigators say, on Friday, Christopher Melton tried to get in the Broad River Correctional facility with a loaded handgun in his front waste band. When authorities checked the serial number they say it came up…
Lexington Co. S.C., (WOLO)–A suspect in a deadly hit and run in Lexington Co. was denied bond Friday. Kyle Roach was arrested Thursday in connection with the June 22nd death of 19 year old Tijhee Salley of Lexington. Investigators with the highway patrol say Salley was riding a bicycle in the Red Bank area when he was hit by a…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–We now know the name of the man accused of shooting at deputies Thursday night. Richland County deputies say Tyler Westbury is charged with four counts of attempted murder. Investigators say Westbury shot a man after an argument on Faulkland Rd. Authorities tell us when deputies found Westbury on Bonnie Forest Blvd. he fired at them several…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies say a Richland County man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of operating a business without a business license. LeroyGreen, 65, is the owner of Laroice Gentleman’s Club on Carrie Anderson Road in Northeast Columbia. On May 10, investigators say, a Richland County deputy arrived at Laroice Gentleman’s Club just before 11pm. Authorities say The deputy…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in May. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce 1,800 new jobs were created last month as the unemployment rate dropped to 4% from 4.2%. It’s a bit higher than the national unemployment rate for May which was 3.8%. Fairfield County continues to have the state’s highest unemployment rate following…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The family of the victim of a recent hit and run is pleading for answers Columbia Police say the victim’s family updated the 55 year old man’s condition Wednesday saying the incident resulted in the amputation of one of his legs and the possible loss of an eye. The incident took place around 11PM on June 3rd at…
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says West Frederick is charged with the murder of Stephanie Robinson. Investigators say on Saturday morning deputies responded to a home on Mels Ct. and saw Robinson laying on the ground next to a grey Oldsmobile. Deputies say she suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators did not reveal Fredrick’s…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Riverbanks Zoo’s “Toucan Tuesdays” start this week. Riverbanks Zoo and Harvest Hope are teaming up for the summer food drive. When you bring two cans of food you can get admission for two for the price of one. There will be a kickoff party for the campaign Tuesday (6/12) from 9am until 12pm. For more information go…
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