RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOL)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to the 1200 block of Walcott Street to reports of a shooting around 2 p.m. When they arrived, they found that a male victim had already been rushed to the hospital. The man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County Sheriff’s deputy was injured during a struggle with a suspect Sunday morning. The incident happened during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle around 1:50a.m. Deputy Josh Newsom received a large bruise and an abrasion to the back of his right hand while attempting to detain the suspect in the 7200 block of Nancy…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Are you good with names? Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community’s help to name their newest additions, three lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo’s website. There are six names to choose from: Amara, Asha, Koda, Kengeza, Bakari and Zari. You can vote for your…
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) – An armed hotel patron is recovering after being wounded during a shootout with South Carolina police. Media organizations report that the bullets started flying Saturday afternoon outside the Hilton Garden Inn in Florence. Florence Police Lt. Mike Brandt said officers were responding to the hotel after a call about a person carrying the gun. Brandt said…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – Bond was denied Saturday morning for a man charged after shooting at multiple family members following an argument earlier this week. Steven VanBuren, 26, of 116-A Hoyt St., is being charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and four counts of attempted murder. He is being held at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officials say the 2018 sea turtle hatching season is underway in our state. Due to dune erosion, state wildlife officials say it’s more important than ever to keep artificial lights off the beach. According to a release from SC DNR, beginning in May of each year, four sea turtle species come…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can ‘Master the Art of Learning’ at the Richland Library Saturday. The library is hosting a Learn Freely Fest. It will take place 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, July 14 at the Richland Library Main on Assembly Street. It is free and open to the public. According to Library officials, there will be storytime, art…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Each week the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is featured on the hit A&E series “Live PD.” One of the show’s most popular deputies says he’s leaving the show though after a promotion within the Department. ABC Columbia’s Claire Richardson got a chance to ride along with Kevin Lawrence as he says goodbye to a show he…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – RCSD responded to shots fired call Friday evening just after 8 p.m. Officials say the shooting happened in the 2800 block of English Avenue. One man suffered a gunshot wound to the upper chest but had been transported to a nearby hospital before deputies arrived. The status of his condition is unknown at this time. This…
Swansea, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies have arrested a man they say fatally shot 22-year-old Robert William All, Jr. Wednesday night in Swansea. Corey Robinson, 25, is charged with murder in the shooting death of Robert William All Jr., according to an arrest warrant. “Based on evidence collected from the scene on Toole Smith Road, Robinson shot All multiple times with…
