Watch: A Compromise On Proposed Ethics Reforms
Categories: Local News Tags: Alicia Barnes, Ethics Reforms, SC State House
Local News
Two Face Murder Charges in Shooting Death, Police Say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Two murder suspects have been arrested by deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in connection with a shooting death on May 26. Jimar Curry, 39, and Darian Young, 26, both of Irmo were acquaintances of the victim, authorities say. Just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 in the parking lot of Crossroads Apartments authorities say deputies responded…
Lexington Co. Deputies Investigating Shooting
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say they are investigating a shooting that occurred in Batesburg-Leesville Tuesday. According to the LCSD Twitter account, officers say they were called to a home on Truex Road and Rish Drive around 8 a.m. When deputies arrived, they found the victim, who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim is…
Haley Vetoes Bill That Keeps Teacher Evaluations Private
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed legislation exempting teacher evaluations from public disclosure but says she’ll support a better-written bill next year. The Republican governor says she recognizes the bill’s intent is to promote a more candid evaluation process. But she says it’s written too broadly. The bill exempts educator evaluations with “personally identifiable information” from the…
WATCH: Absentee Voting is Today in Richland County
Categories: Local News, Richland Tags: Absentee Voting, Richland County, Voting
WATCH: Lucky Landing
Categories: Local News
Watch: Suspect Charged with Murder in Drowning Death
Michael Jason Pate RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 33-year-old man is facing murder charges following an investigation in the drowning death of a woman over the weekend. Michael Jason Pate was taken into custody on Monday at his home in the 2200 block of Greenwyche Avenue. On Saturday, May 28, around 8 p.m. Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were called by Pate’s girlfriend…
Suspect Sought in Circle K Robbery
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sheriff’s Department detectives have asked for the public’s help as they investigate an armed robbery. Surveillance video from the Circle K convenience store in the 2300 block of Augusta Road shows a black male suspect robbing the store about 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. Investigators said the suspect, who was armed with a semi-automatic pistol, left the store…
Husband and Wife Charged with Elder Neglect Resulting in Death
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man and his wife have been charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult in connection with the death of his 93-year-old mother, police said Tuesday. Ted Keller, 67, and Tamera Keller, 51, turned themselves in to authorities on Friday, May 27. On May 17, Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were notified by Mr. Keller that his mother…
Two Men Steal Money From Local Bakery, Police Say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Two suspects are wanted by the Columbia Police Department after allegedly breaking into a bakery on Harden Street over the weekend. The pair allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of money from the Rise Gourmet Good and Bakeshop located in the 900 block of Harden Street just after 11:30 p.m. on May 28. The men are also accused of…
