Tonight at Six…Indictment. A former South Carolina Police Officer now faces federal charges in a highly publicized shooting investigation. Plus, giving some hometown heroes a new tune to sing. We will tell you why Hootie and the Blowfish took over the State House. And, do you need a job? There is a hiring spree on aisle three. A local supermarket…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A Leesville woman is facing charges after a handgun she was allegedly carrying while inside the restroom of an area hospital discharged hitting a victim. Authorities say 59-year-old Angelia Swygert Hawes, concealed a .25 caliber handgun in her purse while she was in the Lexington Medical Center on May 4. Investigators said the firearm accidentally discharged inside the…
Larry Thomas ROCK HILL. SC (WSOC) – A Rock Hill barber was charged after police said he was accused of pulling a gun on a black customer Tuesday. The customer had walked into Larry Thomas’ barber shop on Celanese Road and asked him if he would cut his hair, according to a Rock Hill police report. The customer told police that Thomas said…
CALHOUN COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – An overturned truck and trailer on Interstate 26 in Calhoun County is causing major traffic congestion in both directions. The accident happened at mile marker 133. Officials say both east and westbound lanes are blocked while crews work to moved the wrecked vehicles. ?Calhoun county: I26 east and west bound @ the 133mm is slow…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians going through bankruptcy could keep $5,000 worth of their guns from creditors under a bill advancing in the Senate. Rep. Alan Clemmons says people who fall on hard times should not have to give up heirloom weapons passed down through generations. The Myrtle Beach Republican says his bill is also about allowing people to…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say a family argument late Tuesday afternoon resulted in a father fatally shooting his son at their Gaston home. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said the argument escalated into the fatal confrontation. Heirberone Heava Foster, 54, is charged with murder for fatally shooting his son with a shotgun in the…
WCIV FILE – A still image from a cellphone video shows former North Charleston officer Michael Slager and officer Clarence Habersham following the shooting of Walter Scott on April 4th. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The white former North Charleston police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of a black man during a traffic stop in April 2015 will…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Richland County can rest easy, knowing the fate of the city is in capable paws. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit has welcomed a new rookie K-9 to the force. His name is Joris. Joris is new, but it is obvious the new law enforcement officer is excited to get to work. The Belgian Teruven, will be a member of the bomb detection…
William Holmes HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston man has been arrested after authorities say he took thousands of dollars from a Holly Hill church. Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell tells local media that 55-year-old William Holmes is facing a charge of breach of trust with fraudulent intent in connection with allegations from 2014 and earlier. Members of Last…
Isle of Palms, S.C. (WOLO) –Hundreds left standing room only in the Isle of Palms as they watched several rescued loggerhead turtles released back into the deep blue sea. Click here to watch the release. Categories: News, State Tags: isle of palms, Loggerhead turtles
