2016 Richland Co. murder suspect arrested trying to cross Mexican border
A man is in custody after authorities say he was caught trying to cross the border following a 2 year old Richland Count murder.
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LCSD: Motorcyclist shoots into moving car on I-26 injuring one person
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on I-26 in Lexington County. According to deputies, witnesses say a man on a motorcycle fired shots into a moving car on the interstate. One person was injured. It happened near exit 113 and HWY 302 but the victim stopped on Charleston Highway two miles further down…
Columbia Police searching for armed robbery suspect wearing white mask to cover face
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who is accused of threatening employees at a convenience store and taking cash from the store. Investigators with the Columbia Police Department Violent Crimes Unit released surveillance photos of the armed robbery suspect. Police say, even though the suspect is wearing a white mask to cover his face, investigators…
Ready for the Belk Bowl: Coach Will Muschamp shares his thoughts on the Gamecocks going bowling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina Gamecocks have earned a trip to the Belk Bowl in Charlotte. The bowl invitation was announced Sunday. The Gamecocks will face The Virginia Cavaliers on December 29 at Noon. Gamecocks head coach Will Muschamp previews Carolina’s trip to the Belk Bowl before his team takes on Virginia at the end of…
Orangeburg County fugitive captured in Lexington County
SLED officials say an armed robbery fugitive that prompted a helicopter search over the weekend was captured Sunday.
It’s Happening: Hootie and the Blowfish announce Tour, coming to Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of South Carolina’s most iconic groups is getting the band back together for a tour in 2019. In a release Monday, Colonial Life Arena announced that Hootie & the Blowfish, with special guests Barenaked Ladies, will play Colonial Life Arena on Friday September 13, 2019. Band Members, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker and Jim “Soni”…
Christmas open house to be held at SC Governor’s Mansion
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Tis the season at The South Carolina Governor’s Mansion. Governor Henry McMaster and his family are hosting the annual Christmas Open House on Monday, December 3, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Governor’s Mansion. The event is free of charge and open to the public. No reservations are required. In a release, the First Family is…
Gaston man found dead after house fire
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man was found dead following a structure fire in Gaston Sunday morning. The blaze happened shortly after 12:00a.m. in the 300 block of Sunny Boy Poole Road. According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, Tommy Ray Watts, 52, was pronounced dead on scene following a fire inside his residence. An autopsy has been scheduled for…
Gamecocks going bowling: Belk Bowl in Charlotte
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina Gamecocks have earned a trip to the Belk Bowl in Charlotte. The bowl invitation was announced Sunday. The Gamecocks will face The Virginia Cavaliers on December 29 at Noon. ABC Columbia’s Greg Brzozowski was with the Gamecocks and Head Football Coach Will Muschamp, shortly after they learned the news. Muschamp said the…
Pedestrian victim identified in Lexington Fatal
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner has identified the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a car. The incident happened around 9:00p.m on Saturday in the 5200 block of Fairview Road near Leesville. According to CoronerMargaret Fisher, Jessie M. James, 33, of Aiken was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a motor vehicle. James…
