Police Department Remembers Fallen Officer
Richland County and Forest Acres remember fallen Officer Greg Alia on the first official Greg Alia day.
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RCSD Continues to Investigate Weekend Shootings
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating three separate shooting incidents from the weekend.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating three separate shooting incidents from the weekend. As of Monday afternoon, Sheriff Leon Lott said they are continuing to investigate but all 3 might be gang or drug related. “We’re still actively investigating them,” said Sheriff Leon Lott. “What’s happening to us is victims are refusing to cooperate with…
Utility company files suit against Town of Lexington and EPA
Utility company Carolina Water Service is suing the Town of Lexington and the Environmental Protection Agency
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Utility company Carolina Water Service is suing the Town of Lexington and the Environmental Protection Agency. CWS tells ABC Columbia it filed the suit in U.S. District Court Friday. Lexington Mayor Steve MacDougall says he learned about the lawsuit Monday morning and he was shocked. He says up until last Thursday, the town was negotiating with CWS to…
Suspected Burglar Arrested After Waking Up Victim At Home
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department arrested a suspect wanted on first degree burglary charges. 32-year-old Jacoby Richardson of Wedgefield was arrested Monday after he allegedly gained entry into a home in the 5700 block of Cane Savannah Road in Sumter by ripping a window screen. Authorities say that once inside, Richardson was forced out of the residence…
Ted Cruz’s Surge in Iowa Has Donald Trump Playing Defense
Since Donald Trump and his helicopter descended on the Iowa State Fair back in August, the billionaire businessman has been the steady front-runner in Iowa, surviving attacks from fellow candidates, controversial proposals and a short-lived burst in two polls from Dr. Ben Carson. Now, seven weeks away from the Iowa caucus, Trump is fending off his biggest threat yet from…
Former Wando High Principal Lucy Beckham Dies
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Lucy Beckham, the longtime Wando High School principal, has died, school district officials announced Monday. Beckham first started her tenure at Wando in 1998, part of her 40 years of service as an educator. In 2009, Beckham was named the National High School Principal of the Year. “Lucy’s passion and love for her students was…
Food Sell-By Dates: What They Really Tell You
(ABC News) — There are multiple ways to determine if that carton of milk in your fridge should be thrown out (smell test, taste test or just checking the “sell-by” date). But what’s the best way to figure out if your food should be tossed or saved? “Sell-by” dates may seem like an easy way to tell when to throw…
Emanuel AME Pastor Sues Former Parishioners for Defamation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The interim pastor of the South Carolina church where nine black church members were shot to death during a Bible study is suing members of his former church for slander. Multiple media organizations reported the Rev. Norvel Goff filed a lawsuit earlier this month against 18 members of the Reid Chapel AME in Columbia. The lawsuit…
Charleston Mayor Riley Speaker at USC’s Winter Graduation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The longest-serving mayor in Charleston’s 345-year history is addressing graduates at the University of South Carolina as he leaves office. Ten-term Mayor Joe Riley delivers the winter commencement address Monday afternoon. It honors those earning baccalaureate, master’s and professional-degrees from all eight campuses. Riley is retiring next month after four decades terms in office. President Barack…
Man Shot and Killed at Columbia Gas Station
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff’s deputies say one man has been killed in a shooting at a Columbia-area gas station. Sheriff’s Lt. Curtis Wilson said in a statement that deputies were called to the station in northeast Richland County around 9 p.m. Sunday. Wilson said the driver of a vehicle parked behind the gas station was shot and…
