Author: Rob Dew

Fundraiser set up for victim of hit and run

Source: GoFundMe Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The family of a hit and run victim is asking for your help. The family of Laer Hohmann has set up a GoFundMe page to help offset the cost of his treatment after police say he was hit by a car Sunday on Harden St. If you would like to help click here to donate. Monday…

Police searching for car after Five Points hit and run

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are searching for a black Dodge Charger with blue LED headlights and a rear spoiler following a hit and run Saturday night on the 700 block of Harden St. Investigators say the car struck a pedestrian who remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Police say the car will likely have damage to the driver side headlight,…

Tameika Isaac Devine to run for mayor

Courtesy: City of Columbia Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– City of Columbia Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine is holding a press conference Friday afternoon where she is expected to announce her run for Mayor of Columbia. This comes after Mayor Steve Benjamin announced Thursday he would not be seeking re-election. Devine is the first African-American female to serve on city council and the…

Daniel Rickenmann to run for mayor

Courtesy: City of Columbia Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia City Council Member Daniel Rickenmann tells ABC Columbia News he is planning on running for Mayor. Rickenmann currently represents Columbia’s fourth district. He says he is running to foster investment opportunities to create continued growth. Rickenmann has served on the council for a total of 12 years over two different stints. According to…

Report: SC 5th in vaccine distribution

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–For the second week in a row South Carolina is one of the best in the nation in terms of vaccine distribution. According to DHEC South Carolina is using nearly 78 percent of the vaccines received in the state, the fifth most in the country. So far more than 439-thousand doses of the Covid 19 vaccine have been…

Attempted murder suspect arrested after chase

Source: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies say Devin Boineau, 29, was wanted by Richland deputies for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and breach of trust in connection with a December 3rd incident in Gaston where he is accused of shooting a man. Investigators say on Thursday he initiated the chase with Richland…

“Freedom of Speech” rally takes place at state house amid heightened security

Photo: Elijah Nixon Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Several dozen demonstrators gathered at the state house Sunday afternoon for a “Freedom of Speech” rally. The demonstration took place after SC law enforcement agencies such as the Columbia Police Department and Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department announced increased security at the state house in light of the events that took place at the US Capitol…

Victims found following Camden house fire identified

FILE Camden, S.C. (WOLO)– Kershaw Co. Coroner David West says two people whose bodies were found following a house fire in Camden were murdered. West says Steven and Nancy Hales both died due to homicide. The specific method of homicide was not released. West says the couple had been married 36 years and moved to Camden in 2005. According to…