Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Officers with the Lexington Police Department say Christopher Raines is charged with Unlawful Communication. Police say Raines, who also performs as a musician under the name AJ Blues, made a series of threatening posts on his social media pages. In the posts, investigators say Raines makes several threats of violence against students and also made reference to…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–A teen has been arrested and charged in connection with a murder in a Columbia neighborhood. Lexington County Deputies say 19 year old Isaac Hidalgo is charged in the shooting of 36 year old Justin Simons. Deputies say Hidalgo shot Simons in his front yard off Stirlington road last night. Investigators say the two knew each other from drug…
Senators from a committee investigating the failed V.C. Summer Nuclear Reactor Project, are question executives from the involved utility companies, Monday.
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a gas station shooting that sent a teen to the hospital Saturday night. The incident happened just before 11pm in the 7600 block of Garners Ferry Road. Deputies say gunfire was exchanged in a CITGO gas station parking lot, and one of the bullets struck a 15-year-old male in the upper body. Deputies…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two of the four Vista shooting suspects were denied bond Sunday morning. Bond was denied for John Bates Jr.,28, and Keveas Gallman,28. Both men are facing multiple charges including attempted murder. Jarvis Tucker,26, was granted a $250,000 bond, for his accessory after the fact charge. The fourth suspect, Maleik Houseal,22, is still in the hospital after being shot during…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Everything is going Greek this weekend in Columbia. The annual Greek Festival is underway in downtown Columbia. You can taste the famous Greek food and listen to traditional Greek music. On the menu… greek salad, gyros, and baklava. The festival runs Sunday 12pm-8pm. It’s located off Sumter Street. Columbia’s Greek Festival 1931 Sumter Street Columbia, SC 29201 Categories:…
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police, SLED and other law enforcement continue to investigate a shooting in the Vista where multiple victims were shot. It happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Saturday that charges were filed against four male suspects in connection with the shooting. Arrest warrants have been issued for the following male…
Benny Snell Jr. rushed for two touchdowns and Kentucky’s defense held off South Carolina to win its fourth straight over the Gamecocks, 23-13, on Saturday night.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook has announced that charges have been filed against four male suspects in connection with the overnight shooting investigation in the Vista. According to Columbia Police, they have issued arrest warrants for the following: • John Bates, Junior facing charges ranging from Seven Counts of Attempted Murder to Possession of a Firearm during the Commission…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )– Columbia Mayor Benjamin released the following statement on Saturday’s shooting in the Vista. “On behalf of the entire city family, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin denounces the violence that took place in the early hours of Saturday, Sept. 16 in one of Columbia’s most popular entertainment districts. “Our city is alive and vibrant today with Carolina Football,…
