Richland County

Suspects Wanted for Cross Jurisdiction Crimes, Police Say

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Two suspects are wanted by authorities for allegedly committing crimes in Richland County, Lexington County, the City of Columbia, and Forest Acres. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspects are responsible for the following incidents: On June 21, deputies responded to a burglary at the Redden Mobile Welding located at 3942 Farrow Road. Police…

Coroner: Heat Was A Contributing Factor In 98-Year-Old Man’s Death

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner released the name of the man found dead in his Briarfield Road home Thursday. Raymond Twork, 98, died from acute coronary insufficiency and hyperthermia from the hot weather was contributory, Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said. Watts said the air conditioner in Twork’s home was found to not be working properly. Citizens are…

Police: Suspect Wanted for Theft at Two Notch Road Craft Store

Provided RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a suspect who they say wanted the five-finger discount. The suspect was captured on surveillance video at the Hobby Town USA located at 10120 Two Notch Road on July 24 just before 10 p.m. taking three remote controlled trucks worth $680, police say.   If you have…

Both Sides Claim Victory In Richland Sales Tax Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Revenue Department and Richland County are each claiming victory in a judge’s ruling in a lawsuit over the 1 penny sales tax for transportation projects in the county. Media outlets reported that the order was released Thursday by Circuit Judge Thomas Cooper Jr. Richland County sued the revenue department for its threat to…

Richland County DARE Truck at Field Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hitting the streets this weekend to meet and greet with local children in the DARE Truck. Activity: Richland County Sheriff’s Department will provide the DARE Truck Name of Event: Field Day Place of Event: Hand Middle School Address: 2600 Wheat Street Columbia, SC 29205 Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016 Time: 10:00…

Suspects Wanted in Alleged Assault on Lake Carolina Dr.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for several suspects who allegedly assaulted a man overnight on Lake Carolina Drive. Authorities say that around 10 p.m., the suspects assaulted the victim while he was smoking a cigarette. The victim suffered severe injuries to the head and upper body and was transported to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital….

Watch: Road Re-opens 8 months after October Flood

A road that was destroyed in October's once-in-a-lifetime flood re-opened Tuesday.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Transportation officials are looking to improve area roads and area Dams, after the October Flood. They’re holding a meeting for neighbors in Batesburg Leesville Wednesday. In Forest Acres, A road that was destroyed in October’s once-in-a-lifetime flood re-opened Tuesday. Rockbridge Road in Arcadia Lakes, near Forest Acres, was completed eight months after the flood and ahead…