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Man Accused of Causing Head Injuries to Woman During Domestic Incident

Derrain Grant RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) —  A man is behind bars accused of criminal domestic violence following an incident in Richland County just before midnight on Thursday. When authorities arrived to 7128 Parklane Road they found a female victim who was struck multiple times in the upper body allegedly by 38-year-old Derrian Grant Police say the victim suffered injuries to the…

SC Farmers get aid after Historic Flooding damages crops

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina farmers are getting aid after October’s historic flooding damaged crops across the state. Thursday SCE&G announced a donation of $25,000 towards a new initiative called “Plant it Forward South Carolina” The organizations helps South Carolina farmers who suffered loss from the floods. The donation by SCE&G will provide money to cover a portion of seed…

Coroner IDs Man in Lexington Co. Murder

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The man killed in the Valentine’s Day murder in Lexington County has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Restaurant owner 49-year-old Gregorio Leon, is accused of shooting Santos at the Park & Ride facility located at 105 Corley Mill Road. According to…

Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said citizen’s tips lead to the arrest of a female suspect wanted for armed robbery Wednesday night. Kayla Moore, 17, was taken in to custody at her home a few hours after she allegedly robbed the Little Caesars Pizza located at 7840 Garners Ferry Road. Authorities say that at 1:30…

SC State Museum Wins Top award for Travel & Tourism

  COLUMBIA, SC. (WOLO) — The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and tourism. The State Museum had an estimated $22 million economic tourism impact on South Carolina. To see the State Museum’s Governor’s Cup Award Submission, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: South Carolina Museum, Travel and Tourism

Police: Suspect Sought in Theft of TV, Tablet

Victor Cornish RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A suspect is wanted for burglary after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home and stole electronics. Officials say 24-year-old Victor Cornish broke in to a home in the 6500 block of Frost Avenue on Jan 14. and stole a flat screen television and a Samsung tablet. The items were…

Richland Co. Deputies Seek Information in Twin Lakes Rd Incident

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County deputies responded to a shots fired call on Wednesday night and are asking for the community’s help in identifying who’s responsible. Authorities say deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Twin Lakes Road around 8:30 p.m. Deputies found two vehicles at the residence and a neighbors vehicle that were struck by the…