Police: Swansea Man Sought in Theft of $26K Worth of Lawn Equipment
Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating a Swansea man wanted for allegedly stealing lawn equipment worth more than $26,000.
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WATCH: Tuesday Morning Menu
Find out what family friendly events are happening in and around the Midlands this Tuesday.
WATCH: Water Boil Advisory
West Columbia residents are under a boil water advisory due to a water main break.
Eight Taken to Hospital Following I-77 Accident
Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say all southbound lanes have reopened following a wreck that occurred Tuesday morning on Interstate 77.
CPD Investigating Shots Fired Incident
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department is gathering information on a shooting that happened around 11 PM last night. This occurred at the 900 block of Marlboro St. Officials say a male was injured in the lower leg when he jumped a fence, running away from gunshots. Details on this incident are limited, but officials say the victim may…
Traffic Deaths Rose a Whopping 7.2 Percent in 2015
Government officials say traffic fatalities rose 7.2 percent in 2015 compared to the previous year. That’s the largest single-year increase in a half century.
Senator: Information Provided by Rec. Commission “Unsatisfactory”
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — In a statement, Senator Joel Lourie (D) says that the information provided by the Richland County Recreation Commission in response to delegation member’s FOI request is “unsatisfactory.” According to Lourie, the agency “chose to withhold the confidential report that has been the subject of much controversy and discussion.” The Richland County Senator is expecting the…
Woman Allegedly Instructed Her Children to Steal Clothes, Cosmetics
A woman is wanted for allegedly telling her three children to shoplift on multiple occasions.
Brothers Appear in Court for Nykea Aldridge Murder
Two brothers accused of murdering Nykea Aldridge, a cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade, appeared in court today.
Watch: Rep. Mia McLeod Calls for Resignation of Richland Co. Recreation Director
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–One State Lawmaker is calling for the Director of the Richland County recreation commission to resign. Representative Mia McLeod’s request comes after months of mounting allegations against Director James Brown, who went on paid leave July 1st. Brown is at the center of an FBI and SLED investigation into allegations of nepotism, fraud and sexual harassment at the…
