SC inmate found dead in his cell at Broad River Correctional Institution
An inmate named Isaac Starke, 52, at Broad River Correctional Institution was found dead in his cell on Sunday.
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Update: I-20 WB reopens after RV wreck causes gas leak
All lanes on 1-20 westbound have reopened this morning after a motor home turned over Sunday, causing a gas leak on the roads.
Unattended pot causes Columbia house fire, $45K in damages
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A family of four has been displaced after a house fire in Columbia. Crews arrived to the home in the 700 block of Dixie Avenue after 12:30p.m. on Sunday. Fire officials say an unattended pot on a stove caused the fire. No one was injured, however two adults and two children have been displaced. The fire caused about…
Man identified in fatal shooting outside child’s party in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Officials have identified the man who was shot and killed after an argument outside a child’s birthday party. Justin B. Archie,30, died at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital from gunshot wounds to the torso, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. The shooting happened Saturday at 1:00p.m. at the Little gym off Rosewood Drive. Witnesses say Archie was initially armed…
Man dies after shooting at Richland County gas station
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One man is dead following a shooting at a Richland County gas station Sunday morning. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. in the9400 block of Wilson Boulevard. Deputies say the male victim either walked or drove to a neighboring lot after being injured in the upper body. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he died…
Troopers arrest suspect involved in fatal hit and run on Nazareth Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say a woman has been arrested for a fatal hit and run on Saturday on Nazareth Road.
Man dies after falling out of moving vehicle in Sumter
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One man is dead after falling off the back of a moving vehicle in Sumter County Saturday. Deputies say Randy Scriven, 58, died at Palmetto Health Richland, from his injuries. The Sumter Police Department is investigating. A autopsy will be performed at a later date in Newberry. Categories: Local News, News, State, Sumter
Pedestrian killed in Lexington county hit and run
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is dead following a hit and run in Lexington County Saturday night. The incident happened in the 1000 block of Nazareth Road at 9:45p.m. Officials say, Davontaye Laquan Radell Washington, 21, was walking southbound along the roadway when he was struck by a motor vehicle. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Washington was pronounced dead…
Gas Prices still below $2 a gallon in New Year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Prices at the pump are still below $2 a gallon in the New Year. According to GasBuddy, prices in Columbia have dropped 3.3 cents in the last week, with drivers paying an average$1.90 a gallon. South Car0lina drivers are paying nearly 25 cents less in the new year, than back in November. The national average has fallen 6.6 cents…
Deadly shooting on Rosewood Drive deemed self-defense
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A man who shot and killed someone in a parking lot Saturday afternoon will face no charges. Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man died at a local hospital after the shooting on Rosewood Drive. According to witnesses, two men were arguing inside of a business. The argument carried out into the parking lot where the deceased man was initially…
