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Districts announce early dismissals ahead of potential storms
Several school districts are dismissing early Tuesday ahead of potential severe weather that could hit the Midlands.
Author: Rob Dew
One dead in Columbia apartment shooting
(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Richland County sheriff’s department is investigating a shooting at a Columbia apartment complex. Investigators say they responded to the Park apartments on Longcreek Dr. just after midnight Tuesday morning. Deputies say that’s where they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. If you have any…
Fire Dept. responds to gas leak in Rosewood Community
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Some Midlands residents were asked to stay in their homes Tuesday evening after a gas leak. The Columbia Fire Department confirms it happened earlier this evening on South Ott St. in the Rosewood community. A spokesperson for Dominion Energy says a crew working in the area damaged a gas line. We’re told the break in the line was…
Former Police Chief Randall Scott found dead
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland Co. Coroner’s Office confirmed Saturday evening that former Police Chief Randall Scott,53, has died. Officials say Scott’s body was found in his home around 9:30am Saturday. According to the coroner, foul play is not suspected. Scott served as chief of police in Columbia from 2010 to 2013. He also worked as a deputy with the…
Orangeburg deputies: Missing man found safe
Photo: OCSO Orangeburg, Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Orangeburg Co. say a man who walked away from a hospital Monday morning has been found safe. Investigators say James Strobert, 75, who has cognitive issues, walked away from the Orangeburg Regional Medical Center around 5:30 a.m. According to deputies, he was found safe six miles away from his last known location on…
One injured after SUV crashes into home
Photo: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Officers with the Columbia Police Dept. say an SUV crashed into a home on Tree St. Wednesday evening. Investigators say no one inside the home was hurt but a passenger in the vehicle was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the driver was charged with Driving Under the Influence and Driving…
One killed, four injured in early morning shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police say four people were injured and one killed in a shooting at a downtown apartment complex. Investigators say officers arrived shortly after 2am Sunday following a reported shooting at Greene Crossing Apartments on Pulaski St. According to police a 22 year old man, a 20 year old woman, a 19 year old man, and two 16…
Highway Patrol updates fatal hit and run investigation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Troopers with the South Carolina highway patrol are updating the investigation into a deadly hit and run in Columbia. Thursday troopers released a picture of a car they believe was involved in the incident. Troopers previously released a picture of a van they say was also part of the collision. Investigators say they’re looking for a truck…
Deputies: catalytic converter thief caught in the act
Photo: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Lexington Co. say they responded to a business on St. Andrews Rd. after someone called 911 about a suspicious person in the parking lot. Investigators say when they arrived they found Maurice Oats under a truck trying to remove the catalytic converter. Deputies say they also found a power saw, saw blades,…
