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Richland deputies search for brothers accused in connection to shots fired call

(photo: RCSD) (photo: RCSD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping the public can help them locate a pair of brothers accused in a recent shots fired call. Authorities say the incident happened March 10th, around 11 PM when deputies were called to the 100 block of Manorwood Court for reports of multple shots fired. Deputies…

Richland County deputies searching for man wanted for shoplifting, burglary incident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect wanted on charges for strong arm robbery and burglary. On February 2, deputies responded to the Walmart at 10060 Two Notch Road to a report of shoplifting and simple assault case. A Walmart employee told the deputies that she spotted Mell Johnson…

$1.5 Billion jackpot winner describes the moment she found out, updates plans

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  The attorney representing the $1.5 billion jackpot winner has released more details surrounding the what happened since she realized she won and her plans for the winnings. The winner, a South Carolinian who has chosen to remain anonymous, was visiting Greenville and chose to take the scenic route through Simpsonville. Her attorney says the sign for the…