Author: Rob Dew

Columbia police search for missing woman

Source:CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are searching for a missing woman. Investigators say Shauna Brown, 39,  has not been in touch with her family since July 10th which her mother says is out of character. Police say she was scheduled to travel to school in Alabama but they don’t think she ever arrived. Investigators say she was last seen…

Man dies in ATV accident at Midlands adventure park

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The Fairfield Co. Coroner’s Office says a man was killed over the weekend after the ATV he was driving flipped over and landed on him. Investigators say on Saturday Jorge Bienavides,35, of Charlotte, NC died following the accident at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro. This is the third death at the park in the past three…

169th Fighter Wing to conduct night exercises at CAE

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  Folks who live near Columbia Metropolitan Airport can expect some noisy evenings over the next week. A spokesperson for the SC Air National Guard says the 169th Fighter Wing will conduct nighttime training exercises at the airport during the evenings of July 18th through the 22nd. Officials say those who live near the airport can expect to…

Sumter police searching for missing teen

Source: SPD Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter police are searching for a missing teen. Investigators say Jasmine Leonard, 16, was last seen leaving a fast food restaurant on Hampton Ave. before getting into an SUV or pickup truck. Police say she is 4’11” and about 150 lbs and was wearing a grey Wendy’s uniform shirt and black pants. If you know where…

Kershaw Co. deputies determine Wednesday shooting not a stand-your-ground case

Photo: KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Kershaw county are investigating what led up to a deadly shooting Wednesday night. Investigators say around 9:30 they received a call from a man on Longtown Rd. who said he shot a man who was attacking him. Deputies say that man, Johnny Douglas, was taken to the hospital where he later died. Deputies…

Alex Murdaugh indicted on two counts of murder

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  A Colleton Co. Grand Jury has indicted former attorney Alex Murdaugh on two counts of murder. According to the Attorney General’s Office and SLED, Murdaugh was indicted in connection with the deaths of his wife Maggie and son Paul who were found shot and killed on the family’s property in Colleton Co. on June 7th, 2021. Alan…

Sumter police searching for missing teen

Courtesy: SPD Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–  Police in Sumter are searching for a missing 16 year-old girl. Investigators say Jalayah Fleming was last seen walking away from her home on Community St. Tuesday after an argument and has not returned. Police say she is about 5’8″, 130lbs. black hair, brown eyes, and wearing a green tank top, blue jean shorts, and…

Columbia police investigating downtown stabbing

Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Officers with the Columbia Police Dept. say they are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in downtown. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Calhoun and Main Streets. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital and another man has been detained for questioning. If you have any information on this incident call Crimestoppers at…

Urban farm City Roots expanding in Richland Co.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A family owned urban farm in Richland Co. is expanding. Wednesday the governor’s office announced city roots is undergoing a more than four million dollar expansion and will add sixty new jobs. the farm is adding a new site on longwood road which will include a state-of-the-art greenhouse structure, which will be open for agricultural tours and…

DSS launches child support services portal

ABC Columbia (FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Parents in need in South Carolina have a new way to apply for child-support services. Wednesday the Department of Social Services announced the launch of a new custodial parent portal which can be found on the DSS website. Officials say the portal will give parents 24-7 access to department services and shorten processing times for…