Trevell Garner (OCRDC) ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Police say a teen is behind bars after robbing a local store he frequented. 19-year-old Trevell Garner is charged with strong arm robbery after he allegedly went to Mallard’s Grocery on Jack Branch Road just before 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10 and demanded money from the register. Authorities with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is expressing his concerns about a possible Supreme Court nominee. Graham says the nominee that Hillary Clinton might choose could be a more liberal candidate than the one President Obama might nominate. Here’s what Graham has to say on the matter. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: Politics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A lockdown was in place at Blythewood High School Friday afternoon after a student made a threat against another student through social media. Officials with the school district told ABC Columbia that the lockdown lasted between 15-20 minutes. Richland County School District Two parents were notified of the lockdown by email, call and text according to a release from…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have charged five inmates at a juvenile prison in Columbia after a disturbance last month. The inmates are being charged as adults on counts ranging from attempted criminal sexual assault to attempted murder to burglary to arson. Department of Juvenile Justice officials say the disturbance Feb. 26 started after several prisoners jumped a rival gang…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO — Road closures and detours have been announced for the Town of Lexington ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 12. Road closures and detours will begin at noon with the closure of West Butler Street, from Columbia Avenue to North Church Street, along with Haygood Street and part of Meetze Street, to allow those involved in the St. Patrick’s…
Tywon Taylor RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for two counts of financial transaction card fraud, financial transaction card theft, and auto breaking. Police say 18-year-old Tywon Taylor went into an unattended vehicle of the victim who was assisting others affected by October’s flooding and stole…
John Fleming Boineau LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) — A Leesville man has been charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor – third degree. According to officials, 33-year-old John Fleming Boineau, committed a lewd act with a child under the age of 16 last December. “This investigation has lasted more than three months and is ongoing,” Lexington County…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia will “Go Red” Friday night with a Fashion Show to benefit Heart Health. The event will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center at 6pm. Crysty Vaughan reports on the “Go Red” effort and plus, a new wellness event this weekend. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health, Heart
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Straight off a debate match up in Miami the GOP candidates are back on the campaign trail. Last night though, the debate was over the issues and did not focus as much on the mudslinging, say experts. And one former candidate, Dr. Ben Carson is expected to endorse one of his former rivals. Crysty Vaughan and Rochelle…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You might notice a familiar face in the latest edition of Fig Columbia magazine. Our very own Alicia Barnes is featured in the “Fig Authentic” section giving her “Seven Tips for Party Heaven.” In fact, the entire Spring 2016 issue is all about hospitality. Fig Columbia is a free magazine. For more information, visit www.figcolumbia.com. …
