File RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Scammers are at it again officials say and they are warning you not to become a victim. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said criminals are out to scam citizens by using their personal information with the intent to commit fraudulent activities. Some of the scams are specifically targeting Midland’s seniors, Lott said and he is reminding citizens…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia police are investigating a deadly shooting at a North Columbia apartment complex. Investigators said the incident occurred before 9 p.m. Friday at Hammond Village Apartments located at 921 Marlboro St. The male victim was standing outside at the same time occupants inside two vehicles, described by witnesses as a white Chevy Impala and a burgundy/red…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies said what started as an argument, ended with one person being stabbed in a neighborhood off Bluff Road Sunday afternoon. Deputies said that 55-year-old Andre Washington was charged with Assault and Battery 2nd Degree and booked into Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. We’re told that Washington stabbed the victim, who is expected…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s never to early to start thinking about Summer. The City of Columbia has released details for its 2106 Summer Camp Programs. According to City officials, Various summer camps will be held beginning Tuesday, May 31 and ending on Friday, August 12. Day Camps Camp programs focus on education through recreation, team building and leadership, creativity and…
LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) – A 58-year-old Gilbert man was killed in a crash in Lexington County just before midnight Friday. The Lexington County Coroner said Scott R. Woodcock was driving his Dodge truck on Crystal Springs Road, when he ran it off the left side of the road and it overturned. Woodcock was transported to Lexington Medical Center from…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football team will host Spring Practice Saturday. The annual Garnet and Black Spring Game is Free and will be held at Williams-Brice Stadium. Parking is on a first-come, first serve basis. According to University officials, The Key Road lot will be open and is free to the public. Gamecock Park…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – To celebrate 75 years of public land in South Carolina, the Department of Natural Resources takes us to its newest property just 17 miles east of Columbia. SCDNR acquired the Wateree River Heritage Preserve wildlife management area in June of 2015. Though, the park sustained damage during October’s flooding, so the 3,647 acre site was…
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Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The ASPCA has recognized a Richland County investigator for her efforts in combating dog fighting in the midlands. Senior Investigator Holly Wagner received the “ASPCA Champion for Animals,” for her dedication to end dog fighting in the midlands. “To be recognized out of all the officers in the United States, not just in South Carolina, it’s…
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A North Carolina man faces a charge of murder and three counts of attempted murder in a fatal hit-and-run in Anderson County in which a car was rammed several times. Anderson County Sheriff John Skipper tells local media outlets that 42-year-old Christopher Eugene Self of Vale, North Carolina, was arrested Wednesday in Lincoln County, North Carolina….
