COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia police have arrested a third suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery in the 3200 block of Lucius Road on March 3. Authorities say Juan Gilliam, 20, was taken into custody by members of the Midlands Gang Task Force and North Region Officers on Sunday night at a home on Gloria Trail. Gilliam along with…
The Westwood community came together over the weekend to raise money for the Mickens family. MJ Mickens was paralyzed last fall after an accident on the football field.
Anthony McKinnie ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are looking a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of a St. Ann Street man. Authorities say 30-year-old Anthony Tyrone McKinnie shot the 27-year-old victim on Friday, March 4. McKinnie is from Pennsylvania, but was living with a relative at the time of the shooting, officials say. Authorities say…
James Loftis Photo: WCIV GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCIV) — A Goose Creek man is charged with murder after police found two bodies buried in his backyard early Sunday morning. According to Coroner Bill Salisbury, there was a shallow grave in the backyard of a Pandora Drive home that held two bodies. Salisbury said the bodies have not been identified and…
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Ladson man has died after his vehicle was hit by a truck speeding from a Charleston County sheriff’s deputy. South Carolina Highway Patrol Cpl. Sonny Collins tells local media that the chase began about 6 p.m. Saturday when a deputy saw a truck ram another vehicle and speed off. The deputy pursued the truck though…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — City of Columbia officials will give children of the area a chance to hunt for eggs and learn healthy lifestyle habits during the city’s annual Let’s Move! ‘Eggstravaganza.’ Families across the midlands are invited to the free event which will include interactive games, cooking demonstrations, edible garden workshops, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and more! The event will take place…
Pyrtima Evans/Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) — A woman is behind bars after police say she shot her husband in the neck. Pyrtima Evans is facing a charge of attempted murder after allegedly shooting her husband just after 5:00 a.m. Monday morning. Forest Acres Police Chief Gene Sealy told ABC Columbia officers responded to the Jamestown apartments…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Nearly 2,000 Walmart employees in the Columbia-area will see an increase in their paychecks this week, according to company officials. The new 2016 average full time hourly wage at Walmart in South Carolina is $13.53. The pay increases are part of the company’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in higher pay, better training, clearer career paths and additional…
Robert Herlong RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man they say owes in excess of $49,000 in unpaid child support. 70-year-old Robert Herlong has an outstanding Family Court bench warrant for failure to pay court ordered child support, authorities say. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott states that anyone wanted for failure to pay…
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ This week is Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week in South Carolina. State and federal officials are drawing attention to the dangers of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding during a Monday news conference at the State Emergency Operations Center in West Columbia. Those participating in the briefing include the state’s adjutant general, the director of…
