Former President Bush Health Update
Former President George H. W Bush remains in the hospital where doctors say he has stable after weekend hospitalization.
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RCSD honored by S.C. House and Senate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was honored today (4/22) with resolutions by both the S.C. House and Senate highlighting the contributions the agency has given to the area and how participating on LivePD has helped demonstrate transparency in law enforcement. The resolutions expressed gratitude for the “legacy of professionalism the members of the department have showcased…
Woman charged with abuse of vulnerable adult
A Columbia woman is accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult while working as a behavioral health assistant.
Man wanted in hit & run accident turns himself in
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection with a Two Notch Rd. pedestrian hit and run collision that happened on Sunday (4/22). Joshua Myers turned himself into CPD officers this afternoon after being accused of hitting a 37-year-old male pedestrian at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. The victim remains in the hospital recovering from serious injuries….
Causes of Death Released for Inmates Killed in Riot
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The coroner’s office in Lee Co. has released the causes of death for the seven inmates killed in a riot last week. Coroner Larry Logan says the men likely bled to death from sharp force wounds including stab wounds and incise wounds. The prisoners died during a riot that lasted from Sunday night into Monday morning….
Area Law Enforcement Agencies Create Gun Violence Task Force
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A new task force will be patrolling the Midlands targeting, who law enforcement call, the top ten gang members. Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief Skipp Holbrook announced the Midlands Gangs Task Force. The two agencies are joining forces to get guns off the streets. Especially since there have already been 19 attempted murders and…
Social Media Threat Prompts Added Security at Schools
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police are increasing their presence at schools after a threat was made on social media. Officers say they are investigating a threat made to Lexington Middle School via Snapchat. The department tweeted Tuesday, that they officers will be at all Lexington one schools within the town of Lexington. As the SnapChat threat to @LexingtonMiddle investigation continues,…
Palmetto Clean Fuels Launches Plug in SC Campaign
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A new Clean Fuel campaign will be launched today. Organizers say it is the official launch of the Plug in SC campaign to standardize Electric Vehicle (EV) signage and pavement markings throughout the state. A ribbon-cutting at the EV charging station at Shealy Electrical Wholesalers will serve to unveil the standardized signage and Plug in SC logo pavement…
13th annual Crawfish Festival lineup announced
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- The music lineup for the 13th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival has been announced. The Crawfish crowd will get down to Susto, The High Divers, The Travelin’ Kine, The Black Iron Gathering, Megan Jean and the KFB, Ashes of Old Ways, She Returns from War, Reggie Sullivan Band, and many more. The festival kicks off on May 12th…
81-year-old identified as victim in fatal crash
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Coroner Margret has identified the person involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at 9:00 a.m. this morning (4/23) at Pleasant View Dr. and Edmund Highway. According to Fisher, Paul Matthew Becker, 81, of Lexington was pronounced dead at an area hospital a short time after the collision. Mr. Becker, who was…
