Photo source: Town of Chapin Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the Town of Chapin announced this evening that Police Chief Seth Zeigler will retire after 25 years of service. His retirement will be effective Friday. Chapin Mayor David Knight says, “Chief Ziegler is a respected officer and tremendous leader. I have relied on his sound advice and counsel throughout…
FILE Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter County deputies say the body of a 48 year old woman was found in the backyard of a home on Horatio-Hagood Rd. in Rembert Thursday afternoon. The Sumter County Coroner has identified the victim as 48 year old Cashnell Woods they say suffered a gunshot wound. Coroner Robbie Baker says an autopsy is scheduled to…
Photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department is investigating an early evening shooting. Deputies confirmed they responded to a shooting on Shakespeare Rd. just before five Thursday evening. Investigators say one man was taken to the hospital with a gun shot wound to the upper body. No word on what lead to the shooting. Categories: Local News,…
Richland Co.(WOLO)–The director of the Richland County Elections and Voter Registration says issues have been reported at 11 different precincts Tuesday morning however they are not preventing residents from casting their ballots. Voters in Richland Co. are casting their ballots in runoffs in the City of Columbia’s mayoral race as well as the at-large seat on Columbia’s city council. According…
ABC Columbia would like to wish a Happy Veterans day for all those who have served and are actively serving in the armed forces both at home and abroad! Categories: Local News, News, State
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Attorney General Alan Wilson says he plans to sue the federal government over vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Wilson released a statement Monday reading, “President Biden has once again overstepped his legal authority and overreached his power. The president is not above the law. I fully support the rights of our healthcare heroes in opposition to mandatory COVID…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The State Law Enforcement Division released its annual Crime in South Carolina report Monday. According to SLED there were 100 more murders in South Carolina in 2020 than in the previous year. There was also an increase in the number of assaults. However, cases of sexual battery and robbery were down. In terms of property crime, SLED…
SCHP: Car similar to one believed to be involved in hit and run Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol have released additional details on a car they believe was involved in a hit and run in Richland Co. Investigators say they are looking for a blue Hyundai Elantra with noticeable damage to the left front of…
Edward Miller Provided by: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Sumter County say when they responded to a shooting on Vaughn St. Thursday, Edward Miller, 50, approached them and told them he shot Shaun Rich, 48, of Sumter. Rich was pronounced dead at the scene. No word on what lead up to the incident. Deputies say more details will be…
Joe Lewis Armstrong Jr. and James Kenneth Young Jr. Provided by FCSO Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies with the Fairfield Co. Sheriff’s Office say back in August they they searched Club Diamonds on Hwy. 321 North in the Blackstock area. Inside they say they found a hidden lab used for the manufacture of fake prescription pills that contain fentanyl, methamphetamine,…
