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Deputy Busts Suspects with Marijuana, Cash at Shopping Center
Two men walking around the Village of Sandhills were arrested with three pounds of marijuana and $3,000 in cash, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
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…
Custom Signs Placed at Entry Points into Richland County
Richland County is welcoming thousands of visitors to the area for the solar eclipse with specially made road signs
Richland County is welcoming thousands of visitors to the area for the solar eclipse with specially made road signs
Memorial to be Held for Fallen K9 Deputy
Memorial services for Richland County Sheriff's Department K9 Deputy Tosca will be held Thursday
Memorial services for Richland County Sheriff’s Department K9 Deputy Tosca will be held Thursday
Cold Case: Family, Deputies Search for Answers 21 Years Later
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – In 1996, Olympia resident Jack L. Robinson was brutally killed at the Rosewood boat landing. As the 21st anniversary of his death nears, investigators have made little to no progress in the case. Here’s what they know for certain: the 65-year-old arrived at the boat landing in his car, around 6 p.m. August 17, and…
700 New Jobs Coming to Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A leading global provider of indoor comfort systems has announced plans to double its workforce at its operations in Richland County. Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding. The business said it will invest $96 million and create 700 new jobs to keep up with growth. Currently, Trane has 600 employees in South Carolina….
Sneak Peek: Renovated Blythewood Library Branch Set to Reopen
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – After a year full of renovations, the Blythewood location of Richland Library is set to open Thursday morning. Library staff is holding a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, but the doors will stay open until 8 p.m. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal visited the branch for a preview of what community members…
