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Curtis Interviews Sheriff
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Curtis Wilson sits down with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott to talk ‘On Patrol Live’ on Reelz

Our very own Curtis Wilson will co-host the program along with Dan Abrams and Sean Larkin. He sits down with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
Crysty Vaughan, Curtis Wilson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A television favorite is coming back, and one of ABC Columbia’s own will be front and center. Live PD, which was previously cancelled by A&E, will return as On Patrol Live this summer and air on the Reelz channel. Our very own Curtis Wilson will co-host the program along with Dan Abrams and Sean Larkin. And one…

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Local News, News, Richland

Columbia woman accused of stabbing family member to death

The suspect has been booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, charged with Murder
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Richland County Sheriff’s Department Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — A Columbia woman is behind bars tonight accused of stabbing a member of her family Tuesday afternoon.  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was called to the  Silver Crest Drive in the Northeast end of Columbia for reports of a stabbing just before one in the afternoon. Authorities say when they…

Packages
Local News, Richland

RCSD shares tips on Protecting your packages from Porch Pirates

RCSD: Uptick in package thefts already this season
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Porch Pirates are at it again in the Midlands.  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they have seen an uptick in package thefts already this season. RCSD Investigator Mark Laureano says if you’re not at home during package arrival ask a neighbor to be on the look out to get it for you or invest in a…

Red Roof Robbery
Local News, Richland

RSCD: Woman wanted, accused of robbing Red Roof Inn

Deputies say the suspect was seen grabbing the register key from the clerk's arm
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Richland County Deputies are searching for a woman accused of robbing a motel in August. Deputies released surveillance video from the Red Roof Inn on Nates road. According to investigators, the suspect was staying at the motel and asked the desk clerk for a refund but the clerk refused. Deputies say she was seen grabbing the register key…

Blood Drive
Local News, Richland

Rolling up sleeves to give blood: Faith and Blue Blood Drive

Richland County Sheriff's Department partnering with local church for blood drive
Crysty Vaughan,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)–Blood supply is critically low according to the Red Cross, and today you can help save a life in the Midlands. The Faith and Blue Blood Drive is being hosted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and members of the church community at the Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia. Official with The American Red Cross says…

Youth Violence
Local News

Gun violence among teens, young adults rising in the Midlands

Lindsey Goodwin,

RICHLAND CO., S.C. (WOLO): Gun violence among teenagers and young adults is becoming more prevalent in the Midlands.  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigating at least 3 fatal shootings involving young people in the last 2 weeks.  Early Sunday morning, 19-year-old David Green was found shot to death on Lawhorn Road. That tragedy marked 15 murders in the county in…