Author: Rob Dew

Deputies:Two found dead in Northeast Columbia home

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies are investigating after they say two people were found shot and killed inside a home in Northeast Columbia. Investigators say they were conducting a welfare check at the home on Green Springs Dr. Sunday night when they found the remains of a man and woman. Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and more details…

Escaped Sumter inmate captured

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An inmate that escaped from jail  Saturday night, is back in custody according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Deputies say detention staff verified that Lance Michael Alberti escaped from the jail late Saturday night and was discovered during inmate accountability early Sunday morning. Deputies utilized drones and K9s and verified that Alberti made it…

Governor requests analysis in hoax school shooting threats

Image: RCSD responds to Blythewood H.S. after reports of an active shooter on the campus October 5, 2022. Deputies say the report was later determined to be a hoax. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– In a letter to SLED chief Mark Keel, a spokesperson for the Governor’s Office says the governor requested that the agency work with law enforcement and schools to…

Deputies searching for store break-in suspects

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies are searching for two men they say broke into a convenience store and stole cigarettes and chewing tobacco. Investigators say on Sept. 24th one of the men used a large rock to smash the front window before going in and filling a trash bag full of tobacco products. Deputies say anyone who has any…

SLED investigating school threats

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Investigators with the State Law Enforcement Division say they are looking into several reports at school shootings across the state which were determined to be hoaxes. Wednesday morning shootings were reported at at least eight different schools. In a statement SLED officials say, “The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is aware of school threats across South…

RCSD: gunshot reported at Blythewood HS a Hoax

Photo:Rich Wandover   Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland School Dist. 2 says as report of a shot fired at Blythwood HS Wednesday was a hoax. In a statement a district official says, “This morning law enforcement responded to a call from an unknown caller that shots had been fired on the Blythewood High School campus. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded…

Reba McEntire coming to Columbia

Image: CLA Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– One of the queens of country music is coming to the Midlands. Monday morning Colonial Life Arena announced Reba McEntire will perform there on March 10th. Tickets go on sale this Friday morning at 10. Reba McEntire is also one of the stars of the ABC hit series Big Sky Categories: Entertainment News, Local News,…

Richland Co. Deputies searching for suspects

(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. Deputies say there is an increased law enforcement presence in the Kennerly Rd., Western Ln. area off of Broad River Rd. Investigators say  K9 officer is tracking the individuals who are considered armed and dangerous. Employees and residents in the area are being asked to stay indoors and call 911 immediately if…

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina

Georgetown, S.C .(WOLO)– Hurriane Ian made landfall near Georgetown Friday afternoon. According to the Hurricane Center  the storm landed around 2pm with sustained winds of up to 85 miles per hour. Experts say the storm is moving north at 15 mph. Stay with ABC Columbia News for the latest updates. Categories: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry,…