COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is warning of another phone scam that has targeted several residents in recent days. Officials say the scam is similar to one that was first reported in June of 2015. The scammer is reportedly posing as a law enforcement officer and telling the person that a legal matter needs to be resolved,…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A heated text message exchange lead to two people being stabbed on Sunday, police say. According to officials with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department the victim and the suspect met in the 2100 block on Wilkinson Road around 7 p.m. During the altercation, police say when the victim turned to run, the victim was stabbed…
Sharmeen Crandell COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A deputy with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is finding herself on the other side of law. Sharmeen Danyelle Crandell, 41, was arrested and is charged with second degree burglary and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. According to a police report Crandell and a second suspect went to the victim’s apartment and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The 19th Annual Columbia Black Expo South kicked-off Saturday, with a community service day. Sunday, the expo sponsored the Neo-Soul Cafe Soul Sessions at 701 Whaley. The event was a chance for artists and musicians to share their craft. Here are the other events on tap for this week: Monday: Young, Black and Talented Wednesday: Power…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department has arrested a man accused of driving under the influence and hitting a motorcyclist over the weekend. Christopher Nazry, 48, is charged with felony DUI and hit and run. The incident happened Saturday just before 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of Fontaine and Wilkes Roads. According to officers, preliminary information indicates that Nazry…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department needs the public’s help finding the suspects in an afternoon shooting in North Columbia. The incident occurred around noon at the intersection of North Main Street and Lorick Avenue. According to witnesses, a light purple/blue colored Dodge Charger with at least three suspects inside shot at the victim’s vehicle. The motive for the…
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning at Roy’s Club in Sumter County. Deputies said it happened around 2:50 a.m. at the club on St. Paul Church Road. The 26-year-old victim had already been transported to the hospital when deputies arrived. Witnesses said he was shot by club owner,…
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A handful of students at Lugoff-Elgin High School organized Kershaw County School District’s first prom for students with special needs Saturday. Categories: Kershaw, Local News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Hundreds of runners participated in the 44th annual Governor’s Cup Road Race in Columbia Saturday morning. Categories: Lexington, Local News, Richland
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County held its annual free recycling day at the S.C. State Fairgrounds Saturday. Categories: Local News, Richland
