Richland County

UPDATE: Former Chief Justice located

Sheriff: Ernest A. Finney Jr. was found in Lee County. He is in good condition.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says former Chief Justice Ernest A, Finney Jr. has been located in Lee County. Finney was located in good condition but will be checked by EMS as a precaution. Lott says at 4:30 PM on Friday the former Chief Justice had left his home in a vehicle. The Sheriff says Finney has…

Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to numerous incidents

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–From 4:30pm Wednesday to 4:30am Thursday morning it was a busy 12 hours for Richland County Sheriff’s deputies. According to the department, they responded to numerous, separate incidents. Deputies responded to a home on Mellowood Drive where they say an 11 year old was shot in the lower body. Another shooting was reported on Frasier Fir Lane at…

Man hits deputy in face after car, foot chase

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A 21-year-old man was arrested early this morning, after a car and foot chase, that ended with the suspect hitting a deputy, Richland County Sheriff’s Department said. Officials said Tyrone Durham’s charges include reckless driving and resisting arrest. Authorities said an officer attempted to pull Durham, who was driving recklessly along Broad River Road at 3…

Richland Penny Project to host Open House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Residents in Richland Penny will have a chance to listen to a proposal for the Atlas Road Widening Project in April. According to Richland County Transportation officials, they will host a public meeting to review the proposed plans for the Atlas Road Widening project funded through the Richland Penny Program. The open house format for this meeting…

2 People Killed in Wreck in Richland County

EASTOVER, S.C. (AP) — Two people have died after their minivan was hit by a tractor trailer in Richland County. South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Matt Southern told local media outlets that the wreck happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 601 about five miles from Eastover. Southern said the minivan pulled in front of the rig at…

Watch: 21st Century Policing Summit

Richland County,S.C (WOLO) —   Richland County Sheriff’s Department is bridging the gap between the public and law enforcement this weekend and are inviting you to attend. The Summit comes on the heels of  President Barack Obama’s Task Force Recommendations on 21st century policing.  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is ahead of the curve , as this is a plan…

RCSD Investigates Overnight Shooting

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Monday night shooting. Officials say deputies responded to a “shots fired” call at Astor Street and Astor Circle.   They say one male victim was shot.   He was taken to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital.   His condition is unknown as this time. Officials say two suspects…