RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shots fired call Sunday evening at the Creek Place Apartments where they say a victim was found with multiple gun shot wounds. Authorities say just after 11 p.m., the alleged shooter Henry O’Bryant got into an altercation with the victim before firing shots at him….
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating after an Orangeburg County sheriff’s deputy was fired after a woman said he forced her to perform a sex act. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell released a statement to media outlets Sunday saying the deputy was fired June 13 when the allegation came to his attention. SLED spokesman Thom Berry confirms…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol needs your help finding the suspects in a hit and run Sunday morning in Orangeburg County. Authorities said a pedestrian was hit by up to two cars on U.S. 176 near Joy Drive. It happened around 1 a.m. Sunday. One of the cars involved is a 2007-2010 Toyota Camry. The vehicle…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police have charged Tameka Randal, 30, in the death of her 26-year-old friend in an apartment in North Columbia. Authorities said the apartment is located in the 100 block of Lorick Circle. Police said the shooting happened around 10 p.m. Saturday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victims as Marvetta Rowe. She was found with a gunshot…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – There are nearly 400 new college graduates in the Midlands this weekend. South University, Columbia held commencement ceremonies at the Metropolitan Convention Center Saturday. Dr. Belle Wheelan served as commencement speaker. Wheelan is the President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and is the first African American and the first woman to…
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – State authorities are working to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the 23rd officer-involved shooting so far this year. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting, which happened Friday at Myrtle Beach State Park. Officials said one man was shot and wounded during a confrontation with a Horry County Police Department officer….
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – A Sumter man is behind bars after he sped off in his car when a deputy tried to pull him over for not wearing a seat belt, Sumter County Sheriff’s deputies said. Officials said Roger Mullins, 29, is charged with failure to stop for a blue light and driving under suspension. Sheriff’s deputies said the chase ended around…
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) – A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of a man charged with kidnapping a teen who has not been seen in 30 months. Media outlets report the Horry County jury deliberated about nine hours over two days before the judge ruled they were deadlocked Friday afternoon. Jurors told reporters 10 voted guilty and two…
Columbia, SC ( WOLO ) – – Deputies and SLED agents with bloodhounds and helicopter were searching a wooded area at the intersection of SC 34/I26 for an armed robbery suspect Saturday, said Newberry County Officials. The search is a result of an early morning robbery at the BP on SC 34. Newberry Deputies say the suspect described as a…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – Get ready to go Red, white and blue for Independence day. Fort Jackson will host its annual Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks and Independence day event on July, 2nd. The festivities are set to begin at 4pm. A flyover is set for 6:30pm. There will also be a performance by the 282nd Army Band. The Torchlight…
