FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) — Officers with the Forest Acres Police Department are looking for two suspects who they say used stolen debit and credit cards to purchase almost $8,000 worth of merchandise. Authorities say that on Friday, April, 1 the pair broke into the victim’s vehicle in the 4100 block of Forest Drive and then used the stolen cards…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, several non-profit organizations gathered at the state house to express their opposition to legislation restricting the services they are able to provide. “She’s helped me and my family tremendously,” said dog owner Steve Hall. Marine Corp veteran Steve Hall suffers from PTSD after serving several tours overseas, but thanks to 2 service dogs provided…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, troops at Fort Jackson received front line training in handling a mass casualty crisis. “It started off with an explosion, a vehicle explosion on the other side of the post and then we had the active shooter scenario here during the graduation,” says Major General Roger Cloutier, the fort’s commanding general. Managing mass casualty…
DILLON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating a shooting in Dillion County in which a man was killed and a teenager was wounded. Coroner Donnie Grimsley tells local media outlets that the shooting happened in the Lakeview community about 3 a.m. Tuesday. Grimsley confirms that a man was killed in the shooting while a 14-year-old boy was wounded and was…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, an elderly missing man has been found unharmed. Officers located David Austin, 80, Tuesday evening. He was last seen by family members on Monday, April 11, at his home on Zimalcrest Drive. No further details on his whereabouts were given. Categories: Local News Tags: David Austin, Missing…
Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a suspect who they say stole a victims’ credit card and used the information to commit other fraudulent activities.
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) — A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers near the Wessinger Road and Highway 76 intersection. On Monday, the boil water advisory was issued after a water main line was damaged. Categories: Local News Tags: Boil Water Advisory, Chapin
Two men are wanted after allegedly stealing cooler valued at $3,500.
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Several agencies are continuing their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found on the side of US 176 near Molly’s Rock Road early Monday morning. Investigators from the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, Whitmire Police Department and SLED are leading the investigation into why 62-year-old Jesse Sanders was shot to death. The Newberry…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — The United Way of the Midlands is giving you the chance to give a little bit of your time to help dozens of people in need. Saturday was the kick off to National Volunteer Week. This year, instead of just holding events on one day, The United Way says they’ll have opportunities for you to volunteer in…
