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Man arrested, Accused of Sexually Assaulting 6-year-old Girl

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Kershaw County deputies say they’ve arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl. Authorities say Timothy Witkop, 31, confessed to having “inappropriate sexual activity” with the child since she was five. Witkop is facing criminal sexual conduct charges. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

Chicken Man’s Famous Trailer Stolen, Community Steps Up To Help

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)–  Ernest Lee is a local legend. Since he moved here in 1999 he has become a household name to many. His artwork hanging in all across the state.    “Because the trailer was a landmark. Whenever you saw that trailer you knew the Chicken Man was around,” Curtis Wilson said, with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. “And his artwork is…

Richland County Deputies Make Arrest in Attempted Murder Investigation

COLUMBIA,  SC  (WOLO) — Richland County Deputies say they have made an arrest in connection with an attempted murder case. Deputies say Tony Tyrese Williams is facing multiple charges. The charges include two counts of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm (person under 18), and possession of a stolen vehicle. The Sheriff says on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at…

Governor McMaster Declares Statewide Public Health Emergency in Response to Opioid Deaths

Looks to Agency Leaders for Answers

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster made a call to action Monday, urging state leaders and citizens to to put an end to our state’s opioid epidemic. “I have today declared a statewide, public health emergency for the state of South Carolina, effective immediately and remaining in effect until the revocation by a subsequent executive order. A collaborative approach is…

Jerry Richardson announces plans to sell Carolina Panthers

After Sports Illustrated reported Sunday afternoon, during the Panthers’ 31-24 victory over the Packers, that at least four former team employees have received monetary settlements in response to inappropriate workplace comments and conduct by owner Jerry Richardson, Carolina’s founder announced hours later that he will be selling the franchise following the 2017 season.

Deputies Investigate Attempted Murder,Carjacking in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are searching for an attempted murder suspect after two men were shot in the upper body Saturday morning. At 6:10am deputies responded Silver Oak Circle in reference to a carjacking and attempted murder. Two male victims were shot in the upper body and were transported to Palmetto Richland Health in serious condition. One…

Missing Elderly Man Found Safe in Lexington Co.

CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)- A missing elderly man was found safe Sunday afternoon in Lexington County. Terry Williams, 69, wandered away from his Chapin home off Limestone Point around 7 a.m. Williams is described as  5’10” and weighs around 160 lbs., with gray hair. He was last seen wearing khaki pants and loafers and may have on a blue jacket and…

Man Dies After Being Ejected When Vehicle Overturns in Hopkins

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner has identified the man who was killed after a single-vehicle collision early Sunday morning. Mathew R. Butler, 39, was the unrestrained driver of his vehicle that left the roadway and overturned several times, according to Coroner Gary Watts. The incident happened in the 7500 block of Cabin Creek Road in Hopkins at 2:30am. Officials…

911 Hang up Call Leads Deputies to Kidnapping And Drug Arrest in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A 911 hang up call led deputies to a kidnapping and drug arrest Sunday morning. Just before 7am Richland County Deputies responded to Sharpe Road for an attempted kidnapping. The female victim gave a vehicle description to deputies. Authorities located the suspect’s vehicle on Sharpe and Jodo and attempted to stop him. After a chase, Tytron…