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Coroner Releases Name of Tavineer Dr. Shooting Victim

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner released the name of the shooting victim that died in the early evening on Tuesday, May 10. Gary Watts said Darrell Richardson, 33, was shot before dying at 7:30 p.m. in the emergency room at Palmetto Health Richland. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Follow the writer on Twitter. Categories: Richland…

Woman Charged with Accessory After the Fact in Connection with Shooting

Ericka Curry RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A woman is behind bars in connection with being an accessory after the fact in shooting overnight. Ericka Curry, 33, is charged with accessory after the fact and unlawful carry, and obstruction of justice. Just after 4 a.m.  Richland County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of shots fired at Club Bliss located on…

Merger? Horry County Mulls Merged Police, Sheriff Operations

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) – Horry County council members are considering merging the police and sheriff’s departments in the only county in South Carolina that has two countywide law enforcement agencies. Local media outlets report that council members asked an attorney Wednesday to look into the idea and report to council members next month. Horry County Sheriff Phillip Thompson supports the…

Next after Nashville: News at 11 on ABC Columbia

Nashville is all-new tonight on ABC Columbia. We'll keep it rolling on the News at 11 with all-new stories.

We’ve got Nashville on the newsroom TV screens as we update your Midlands and South Carolina headlines on this Wednesday.  Here’s a look at what we’ve got lined up for you: It’s always been a mystery to men. What exactly do women keep in those big pocketbooks? Police in one Midlands city say a woman was packing more than just…

Deputies Respond to Shots Fired

Columiba, S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County Deputies say they responded to gunshots at  a home on Frazier Fur Lane in the Winchester subdivision off Clemson Rd. Around 8pm Wednesday night investigators say an argument between two men became physical. According to investigators one of them pulled out a gun and shot the other in the lower body. Deputies say the victim was…

Coming up Tonight at 6pm

Tonight at Six…Indictment.  A former South Carolina Police Officer now faces federal charges in a highly publicized shooting investigation. Plus, giving some hometown heroes a new tune to sing. We will tell you why Hootie and the Blowfish took over the State House. And, do you need a job?  There is a hiring spree on aisle three. A local supermarket…

Traffic Congestion In Both Directions on I26 in Calhoun County

CALHOUN COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – An overturned truck and trailer on Interstate 26 in Calhoun County is causing major traffic congestion in both directions. The accident happened at mile marker 133. Officials say both east and westbound lanes are blocked while crews work to moved the wrecked vehicles. ?Calhoun county: I26 east and west bound @ the 133mm is slow…

Dispute Leads to Father Fatally Shooting Son, Police Say

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say a family argument late Tuesday afternoon resulted in a father fatally shooting his son at their Gaston home. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said the argument escalated into the fatal confrontation. Heirberone Heava Foster, 54, is charged with murder for fatally shooting his son with a shotgun in the…

RCSD K-9 Unit Welcomes New Recruit

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Richland County can rest easy, knowing the fate of the city is in capable paws. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit has welcomed a new rookie K-9 to the force. His name is Joris. Joris is new, but it is obvious the new law enforcement officer is excited to get to work. The Belgian Teruven, will be a member of the bomb detection…

Holly Hill Church Says Contractor Took $20K

William Holmes HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston man has been arrested after authorities say he took thousands of dollars from a Holly Hill church. Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell tells local media that 55-year-old William Holmes is facing a charge of breach of trust with fraudulent intent in connection with allegations from 2014 and earlier. Members of Last…