COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – An investigation into the death of an inmate at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is underway. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were notified by jail staff that an inmate was found dead at the detention center on February 12th. Investigators say the inmate was located in his cell and did not appear to…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – One man is being charged with murder after a shooting in Bowman. According to the Bowman Police Department on February 3rd, officers arrived to the 800 block of Rail Street and found the victim, Stephen Harley, lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators say Harley was pronounced dead at the scene. The Bowman…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – According to SLED, a couple in Sumter are being charged with human trafficking and have been released on bond. SLED says on February 4, Will Fullwood was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child and was booked into the Dorchester County Detention Center. Fulwood was transported to the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Local doctors are discussing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the community. A group of Prisma Health psychiatrists are sharing the symptoms and possible solutions for those struggling with their mental health. According to Prisma Health, adults, children, and the elderly have seen an uptick in mental health needs due to the pandemic….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Today South Carolina DHEC reports the first confirmed cases of the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant in the state, coming out of the Midlands region. Doctor Brannon Traxler with S.C. DHEC says early data shows the sub-variant is more transmissible but does not appear to cause more severe disease. Doctor Traxler is reminding the public that covid cases are…
Summerville, SC (ABC/WCIV) — New changes are being implemented at the Summerville Police Department, after a 3rd audit by SLED. A former officer is accused of stealing evidence, and selling it to a pawn shop back in 2020. The Police Chief spoke passionately about his department, saying since the termination of former officer Wade Rollings, no evidence from the department…
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — This lack history month West Columbia is announcing February 12th as black business day celebration in the City. The city tells us black business owners account for roughly 2.6 million of U.S. businesses, and about 30% of all minority-owned businesses. You’re encouraged to recognize the contributions, achievements and influences made by African Americans in the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 17th Annual Black History Parade and Festival in Columbia is set for February 26, 2022. The parade will begin Saturday, February 26, at the corner of Hampton and Harden Street, and the festival will be at the MLK Park from 1-5 p.m. The 17th Annual Black History Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, February…
Image: Lexington PD Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Lexington Police need your help identifying this man on your screen — take a look. Officers tell us he’s accused of stealing two separate pressure washers valued at nearly $500 dollars from Lowe’s Home Improvement in the Town of Lexington. It happened earlier this month on the 1st of February. Authorities say he…
Horry Co., SC (ABC/WPDE) — Helping those who’ve been wronged by the justice system. That’s the goal one lawmaker says is behind a newly filed legislation at the State House. The motivation for it comes from one man’s story out of Horry County. Robert Palmer and his family have been in a legal fight for roughly 6 years. His conviction…
