Local News

Caregiver accused of abusing elderly bedridden man

Image: Lexington Co. Detention Center Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Yemassee woman they say is accused of abusing a man she was responsible for taking care of in his Chapin home. 69 Year old Janet Allan was arrested Monday and charged with five counts of abuse of a vulnerable adult in connection with…

Pro-impeachment protestors at statehouse join national movement ahead of congressional vote

(WOLO) – Dozens of protestors gathered in front of the State House to voice their disapproval for the President and their support for his impeachment. Protestors say it’s time lawmakers listen to what their constituents have to say in a time where the country needs strong leadership. The pro-impeachment protest at the State House was one of many protests staged…

Christmas comes early for a Goose creek SC lottery scratch off winner

Image:SC Education Lottery Columbia, SC ( WOLO)—  The holiday season is always a magical time, especially for a Goose Creek woman who couldn’t go back to sleep after scratching off an instant ticket that hit big. Lottery officials say, Denise Henderson went to the Publix Super Market along Saint James Ave in Goose Creek. Unsure of what to buy, the…

Triple homicide victims identified in Lexington

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Three men who were killed at an apartment in Lexington have been identified. Branton T. Booker, 28, and Sheldon D. Livingston, 26, were pronounced dead at the scene,” according to Coroner Margaret Fisher. Duwan E. Williams, 27, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Fisher said each victim died as the…

RCSD kicks off holiday safety checkpoints

Richland Co., SC (WOLO)— This holiday season it doesn’t matter if you’re naughty or nice, if you are not following the rules of the road. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is set to begin their holiday traffic safety checkpoints and tell ABC Columbia News, they plan to be out in full force throughout the county. Officials say their goal is…

RCSD investigates Aster Circle shooting, 1 hospitalized

FILE Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is actively looking for the person a, or persons that fired a gun into a moving car injuring one person. According to authorities, a woman was riding in a white Audi A4 along Aster Circle, near Bluff Road and Shop Road around 5PM Tuesday evening. Officials say the victim…

Presidential candidate Biden gets endorsement SC Senator

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — one of the candidates hoping to challenge president trump in 2020 picked up an endorsement in South Carolina Tuesday. Tuesday morning  Joe Biden’s campaign announced an endorsement from Richland County Senator Darrell Jackson. Jackson says of Biden, “I  have seen his strength on display in the Palmetto state and I know we need to unite behind…

Local Living: Christmas Wonderland, Nutcracker and Santa hit the stage

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There are a lot of holiday happenings in Crysty Vaughan’s look at ‘Local Living’. The Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular is hitting the stage tonight and tomorrow at the Koger Center. It is part of the Broadway in Columbia series. The show features glittering costumes, songs and a chorus line. The show is December 17, 18th at the…

Live on scene: 3 dead after shooting at apartment, Lexington Deputies investigate

LEXINGTON, CO. (SC) WOLO–Lexington County Deputies are investigating after three people were fatally shot Tuesday afternoon at a Midlands apartment complex. Alexis Frazier reports live with an update. Deputies say it happened off Butternut Lane at an apartment in Woodland Village. Investigators say two men were fatally shot and another man was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound,…