COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Four veterans’ cremated remains were unclaimed by family leaving their final resting space in limbo. Friday, the American Legion Post 193 of Chapin stepped in and made sure the veterans received the respect they deserve by laying them to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Some were surprised at how many fellow veterans came out to say a…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that a scam arose on Friday with the perpetrator posing as the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff said Orangeburg County residents have received calls from a “Capt. Green” stating they have missed court and will be fined $1,200. “This is a scam of the worst kind, and we are recommending you…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced that the city plans to complete a lane reversal on Farrow Rd., which will include the removal of bike lanes. Wilson stated, “Based on a significant amount of feedback provided by residents from the communities in the area, a decision was made to move forward with a lane reversal and…
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — West Columbia have arrested a man accused of two murders and an attempted murder they say took place at the Brookland Apartments on Glenn Street Apartment July 5th. According to a warrant obtained by ABC Columbia News, 25 year old Damien Lavar Ritter shot both Samire Atkins and Elize Mack in the head during a…
SWANSEA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News has new information on a story that we have been tracking for several days. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s department, deputies are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man from Gilbert. The shooting happened late Wednesday night near Swansea, in the 100 block of Toole Smith Road. Investigators obtained…
Investigator Kevin Lawrence is moving into a new role with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Orangeburg County Deputies have arrested two suspected armed robbers but are looking for two more suspects. Deputies say 25-year-old Shawna Burch and 23-year-old Benjamin Carr, along with two other gunmen, robbed two men at gunpoint, stealing cash. The suspects then forced the victims to drive to one of the stores where they worked, investigators say one man…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Police need your help to find a suspect, they say, robbed an elderly woman at knife point. This is a composite sketch of the man police are searching for. Officers say he demanded money from the woman outside “Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids” off North Lake Drive, Tuesday afternoon. Police say the woman did not have any money…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Lexington Co. are searching for a suspect in a Wednesday night shooting in Swansea. Investigators say Charlie Robinson of Gilbert is wanted in connection with the shooting death of Robert All on Toole Smith Rd. If you know where Robinson is call the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Dept. or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Lexington, Local News,…
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) (WOLO)- Samsung Electronics America is expanding its presence in South Carolina. The company announced Thursday the opening of a new customer care center in Greenville. Officials say it’ll help Samsung identify ways consumers can keep their devices connected to one another and make sure they get the most out of them. Earlier this year, Samsung’s home appliance…
