LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Lexington County Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for allegedly robbing the Circle located on Augusta Road in West Columbia. Authorities say the suspect went to the convenience store on Thursday, June 2 and approached the sales counter as if he were making a purchase. The suspect then ordered the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital. It happened on Locksley Hall and William Hardin Roads, off Farrow Road near Providence Hospital Northeast just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night. When authorities arrived on scene, they said the victim had been taken to the hospital by friends. We’re told the victim…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The first “Meet the Locals Ceramic Art Show and Festival” celebrates the craft and the people behind it. Watch the video to learn more about the show. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department hosted the first “Youth and Hoops” event Saturday. Watch the video to learn more about it. Categories: Local News, Richland
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – West Columbia Police Department say they have found a nine-year-old boy who was missing Sunday. Sunday afternoon Police announced they had found Zonnie Valentine safe, thanks to a citizen spotting the child. If you know anything about where Zonnie might be, call West Columbia Police Dept at 803.794.0721, or 911. Categories: Lexington, Local News
WASHINGTON (AP)– The unemployment rate is down to its lowest level since November of 2007, but not for a good reason. It fell from 5 percent to 4.7 percent last month because nearly a half-million unemployed Americans stopped looking for work, and were no longer officially counted as unemployed. Hiring plunged in May to its lowest level in more than…
NBA Finals (Best of seven) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Warriors lead series, 1-0 Game 1 – Warriors 104, Cavaliers 89 Game 2 – Sunday, Cavaliers at Warriors, 8 p.m. on ABC Game 3 – June 8, Warriors at Cavaliers, 9 p.m. on ABC Game 4 – June 10, Warriors at Cavaliers, 9 p.m. on ABC Game 5* –…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies have charged Shadon Beane with criminal domestic violence, after they said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house and assaulted her. Authorities said Beane first arrived at the house on Sloane Road just after midnight Saturday, demanding that the victim’s male friend leave. He obliged, and Beane left. Deputies said Beane…
REMBERT, S.C. (AP) – Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a church in Rembert over the weekend. Local media outlets report that no one was inside Union Baptist Church when the fire started on Saturday afternoon. Several groups including the church choir had been there earlier in the day. Joey Duggan of the Sumter Fire Department says the church…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department has charged a man with murder, after authorities said he stabbed someone to death. Officials said Benjamin Goodwin, 41, stabbed two men multiple times at a house on Hillcrest Drive Friday night, after arguing with them. We’re told that one of them was able to run away. The other, identified by the…
