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Tonight at 6, Thunderstorms move through the Midlands. And,  I go one on one with the sole of South Carolina Women’s Basketball.  Tonight, we break down how Coach Dawn Staley is winning off the court. Plus, staying with sports, Coach Chad Holbrook previews this weekend’s huge series on the diamond with Texas A&M. I will see you in a few…

Theft at Williams-Brice Stadium

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — USC Police are looking for two men they say took items from Williams-Brice Stadium Sunday. Police describe both subjects as men in their late 20’s. One, police say, has dark hair, a beard and mustache, and what appears to be a tattoo of a phoenix on the left side of his chest. Investigators say the other…

WATCH: Two Women Sought in Fraud Case, Sheriff Says

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for two women who they say committed fraud. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspects went to the Target and Kohl’s located on Two Notch Road on Saturday, May 7th and opened store credit cards racking up over $1,000 in gift card purchases. One suspect is in…

Lawmakers could tackle background checks for guns during summer session

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) (WOLO)–A move out of the State House to discuss background checks for gun sales could come this Summer. The Senate’s judiciary chairman is pledging to hold a hearing this summer on legislation extending the allowed time for background checks on gun sales. Senator Larry Martin’s promise to hold the hearing this summer, followed a rally outside the…

Moped Driver Killed in Crash ID’d

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner released the name of the individual who was killed after being involved in a moped vs. motor vehicle collision. The incident happened on Two Notch Road around 9 p.m. on May 11. Gary Watts said the victim is 27-year-old Robert Paul Lancour, III, of Elgin. He died at 9:44 p.m. at Palmetto…

Woman Charged with Murder in Motel Shooting Death

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man at a local motel on May 8. Authorities say 41-year-old Natila Tucker is charged with murder and possession of a stolen vehicle after shooting the male victim in the head following an argument over money in exchange for sex services. Richland County Coroner…

Watch: Growing Teenage Addiction

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — There are multiple things you can become addicted to nowadays say experts, but only one addiction has teenagers admitting they’re hooked. Click to find out more. Categories: News Tags: addiction, cell phone

Coroner Releases Name of Tavineer Dr. Shooting Victim

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner released the name of the shooting victim that died in the early evening on Tuesday, May 10. Gary Watts said Darrell Richardson, 33, was shot before dying at 7:30 p.m. in the emergency room at Palmetto Health Richland. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Follow the writer on Twitter. Categories: Richland…

Woman Charged with Accessory After the Fact in Connection with Shooting

Ericka Curry RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A woman is behind bars in connection with being an accessory after the fact in shooting overnight. Ericka Curry, 33, is charged with accessory after the fact and unlawful carry, and obstruction of justice. Just after 4 a.m.  Richland County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of shots fired at Club Bliss located on…

Toddler Dies After Choking at Greenville Day Care

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating after a 1-year-old child apparently choked to death while eating lunch at a day care facility in Greenville. Coroner Parks Evans tells local media outlets that Sydney Ryan Alongio of Greenville was reported not breathing shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday. The child was pronounced dead at a hospital about an hour later. An…