Midlands Sheriffs Weigh in on Residents Carrying Guns
Local sheriffs speak out about residents taking up arms in light of recent attacks.
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Black Parents to Protest Charge for Teen Tossed from Desk
Richland County Deputy Ben Fields, was fired after he was videotaped yanking a student from a desk in a Spring Valley High School classroom. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of black parents plans to present a petition calling for officials to drop charges against a 16-year-old South Carolina high school student who was videotaped being yanked from her desk…
National Action Network Rescinds Call for Citadel President’s Job
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV/AP) – The call to remove the Confederate Flag hanging in The CItadel’s Summerall Chapel will begin again, Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday night after meeting with the school’s president and commanding officer. Sharpton told members of the media that he and members of the National Action Network were prepared to go to the state legislature to have…
Nine Arrested, Four Still Sought in Narcotics Bust
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A several months long investigation lead to a large drug bust in Richland County. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said that on Friday, December 11 several law enforcement agencies made multiple arrests on various charges after receiving an anonymous letter and phone calls from concerned citizens in the Hoyt Street area. The Sheriff announced the following arrests: Emmanuel…
More arrests likely in ongoing prostitution sting in Lexington County
Lexington County Sheriff's officials say more arrests are likely as an undercover investigation into prostitution continues
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Lexington County Sheriff’s officials say more arrests are likely as an undercover investigation into prostitution continues. “We’re using these arrests to put these types of people on notice,” says Lexington County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Captain Adam Myrick. “We want people to understand that these types of businesses, and these types of activities are simply not welcome…
Four Women Arrested Following Prostitution Bust
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department have busted three massage parlors as part of an undercover operation targeting prostitution. 34-year-old Sun Ah Cho, 47-year-old Ae Seon Lee, 59-year-old Ok J Park and 54-year-old Meijuan Yu, 54 have been charged with prostitution. The women were workers at Sunset Spa and the Relax Massage in Lexington and the Palmetto Sun Massage in…
Two Men Wanted for Credit Card Fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are requesting the community’s assistance identifying two suspects wanted for two counts of fraud. On Saturday, November 28, the two suspects allegedly went to the Walgreens located at 1223 St. Andrews Road and purchased a gift card valued at over four hundred dollars officials say. Then on Monday, November 30, the…
Irmo woman shares message after recovery from explosion
An Irmo woman wants you to know what she wish she had known before she was caught, suddenly, in a flash explosion at her house
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) — An Irmo woman wants you to know what she wish she had known before she was caught, suddenly, in a flash explosion at her house. 28-year-old Meredith Martinez and her son, six-year-old Landon, have been living in a hotel since the fire on October 19. Martinez has come miles in recovering from the second and third…
Audit Raises Concerns About Richland County Penny-Tax Program
The South Carolina Department of Revenue is Investigating the Penny-Tax Program for corruption, fraud, and illegal activity.
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — A report from the South Carolina Department of Revenue is raising concerns about the Richland County Penny-Tax Program. According to a letter from Department Director, Rick Reames, a review of the program revealed instances of corruption, fraud and several instances of illegal activity by individuals and companies associated with the program. In a news conference…
State Motto Will Appear on New SC License Plate
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin issuing a new South Carolina license plate and sticker during the next few months. The new license plate reflects a strong South Carolina theme with the palmetto tree and crescent moon in indigo with a white background. The state motto, “While I Breathe, I Hope,” is…
