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Trio Sought by RCSD for Shoplifting

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a trio accused of shoplifting. Crystal Anderson, 28, Joshua Campbell, 23, and Rondell Nathan, 24, allegedly stole at least $4,000 worth of lawn equipment from both the Two Notch Road and Killian Road Walmart’s over the course of several days. On June 4, the trio stole four weed eaters…

Civilians, Fall In! Army’s Fort Jackson Wants You to Visit

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) – The Army’s largest basic training installation is inviting civilians to learn what happens when soldiers go through basic combat training. Fort Jackson commander Brig. Gen. John Johnson says members of the public may take part in a daylong tour of his installation on Aug. 4. The tour will introduce them to drill sergeants, show them…

5th Annual ‘Carolina Brotherhood Ride’ Kicked-Off in Columbia

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Multiple law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel will be participating in the 5th annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride sponsored by Carolina Brotherhood, Incorporated. The Carolina Brotherhood is an organization that provides emotional and financial support for families who’ve lost loved ones in the line of duty throughout the Carolina’s. The 500 mile ride began Monday, July 25, at 7:50…

Watch: Consumer Recall

(WOLO)– CPSC Recall Summary Name of Product: Video baby monitors Hazard: The video monitor’s batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off. This can expose hot batteries, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled monitors and contact Lorex to receive a full refund. Consumer…

Highway patrol: Fire truck and car collide in Irmo

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) – The SC Highway Patrol is investigating a collision between an Irmo Fire Department truck and a car that sent two people to the hospital. Officials said the collision happened around 5:10 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of St. Andrews Road and Tram Road. Deputies said two people in the car were taken to the hospital with…

Toddler Identified in Accidental Shooting Death

GASTON, S.C. (WOLO) -Brooklyn Samiya Davis, 3, was identified as the victim of a shooting earlier this month. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Davis’ death is still being investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The toddler got her hands on a gun on Monday, July 18 around 12:30 p.m., officials said. The incident happened on Glenn Road in…

Suspects sought after three horses shot

PELION, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County deputies hope the public can provide them tips as they investigate the shooting of three horses on Water Tank Road in Pelion. “The horses’ owner told us Thursday afternoon that he suspected the horses had been shot,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “A deputy responded and found gunshot wounds on the horses.” According to Koon, the…

Richland Library Summer Book Sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for some Summer Reads? The Richland Library Friends’ Summer Book Sale takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Prices for paperbacks will start at $1 and $2 for hardbacks. More than 30,000 books, CDs, even DVDs will be available for sale. The sale is at the Richland Library Operations Center (130 Lancewood Road). According…