‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect on the run: Sumter deputies
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Families raising money to bring LaTonya Logan home from Barbados
A group of friends from the Midlands is turning to the community for help after getting into a head-on collision with a taxi bus in Barbados.
Clear the Shelters August 18 at Columbia Animal Services
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking to adopt a furry friend? Columbia Animal Services, and Lexington County Animal Services, are hosting a ‘Clear the Shelter’ adoption Special. Organizers say adoptions, for all animals, will be free at both Animal Services locations. WHO: Columbia Animal Services and Lexington County Animal Services (nationwide adoption event) WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2018- 9 a.m….
Woman Identified in fatal shooting, Deputies searching for Suspect(s)
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Columbia woman who died after being shot Sunday morning has been identified. Nakya D. Scott, 33, of Columbia was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital where she died, according to Coroner Gary Watts. Watts said an autopsy indicated the cause of death to be due to a gunshot…
Man found in Richland County pond identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Officials have identified the man who was found dead in a pond Saturday afternoon. Andrew Laverne Threatt, 45, of Columbia was discovered in the pond by a citizen. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says an autopsy was conducted and Threatt’s cause of death is pending further studies The Columbia Police Department is investigating the incident. Categories: Local…
Richland Co. Deputies looking for suspect(s) after fatal shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help identifying one or more suspect(s) wanted for murder after a shooting on Sunday. Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Faraway Drive at 2:30am in reference to shots fired. Once deputies made their way inside the home they found a victim with a gunshot wound to the upper…
Deputies searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted in connection to deadly shooting
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting. Deputies say Demetrius Alexander Brown is considered armed and dangerous. If you spot Borwn deputies say do not approach him. Brown is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at 56 South Pike East on Saturday afternoon….
Two homes catch fire on Gervais Street
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Fire officials are investigating what caused two homes to go up in flames on Gervais street Saturday night. Crews responded to the fire around 9:30pm on Gervais street near Harden street. Fire went to 2 alarm status a short time later. No injuries to report pic.twitter.com/Md8mJy2hFY — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) August 12, 2018 Fire appears to have started…
Deputies searching for suspect after fatal shooting in Sumter
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Sumter County Deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. Deputies were called out to Auto Doctors at 56 South Pike Road East around 4:30 p.m. When deputies arrived they found a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to Health South Tuomey Hospital where he later died. Witnesses…
Multiple agencies working to recover body found in Pond, no foul play suspected
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Multiple agencies are working to recover a body that was found in a pond Saturday afternoon. Columbia police tweeted that Columbia fire and Richland County Sheriff’s department are assisting with recovery efforts. CPD, @ColaFire & @RCSD are working to recover a deceased person who was found in a pond shortly before 1 p.m. on Kimpton Drive. While the…
