Richland County

Richland County Offices Closed Monday: Irma Plan in Place

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County offices will be closed Monday. Richland County leaders made that announcement Friday afternoon. Officials add that public works crews are currently working to clear debris from storm drains to minimize flooding. Most importantly, Richland County leaders say it is important not to underestimate the storm. With help from the Red Cross officials say there will be…

Richland County Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 33-year-old Richland County man has been arrested on ten charges connected to the exploitation of a minor. S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joseph Hewitt Tuesday. Wilson said Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested Hewitt on August 24. Investigators with the A.G.’s…

Thieves Wanted for Stealing $25,000 Worth of Lawn Equipment

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Multiple suspects are wanted in connection to a theft at Green Earth Services early Monday morning. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said the thieves broke into multiple landscaping trucks on the property at 7426 Fairfield Rd. around 2 a.m., stealing approximately $25,000 worth of STIHL lawn equipment. Deputies said the stolen goods include blowers, edgers…