COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Deebo Samuel, USC’s former wide receiver, paired up with the Columbia Police Department and Columbia Parks and Recreation to give 50 deserving children presents a bit early this year. Each kid received a bike and helmet for having perfect attendance in school, good academic performance or behavior. This was part of Academy Sports and Outdoors annual…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Six teenagers accused of selling drugs were arrested in an Orangeburg County apartment complex just after a community safety meeting. Zyquavian Frazier, 17, Ziyon McKnight, 18, Jaquavian Kelly, 19, along with two 16-year-olds all face charges of intent to distribute marijuana after investigators say they stopped the car because it was unknown to the area. Deputies…
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A Midlands man is in custody accused of distributing child pornography. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office say John Luffman of Fairifield County was arrested Wednesday (12/19) and charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. If convicted, he faces up to 40 years in prison. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As it stands right now, it is not illegal in South Carolina to attempt to lure a child into a car. Two lawmakers are trying to change that in the upcoming legislative session. Representatives Lee Hewitt of Georgetown and Nancy Mace of Charleston filed a bill this week in response to multiple attempts of child luring…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – RCSD deputies are searching for an armed robbery suspect Tuesday (12/18) night. It happened around 8:45 p.m. at the Metro PCS on West Beltline Blvd. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says someone walked into the business and demanded money while holding a firearm, then left. No one was hurt. Check back for further updates. Categories: Local…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Four people have been arrested in a drug deal shooting case that happened in Lexington County in November, say Deputies. Tyler Bradley (LCSD) Alexandra Kokolis (LCSD) The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of the group of suspects on Tuesday (12/11). They’re accused of shooting at four other people inside a vehicle during a drug…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There’s still opportunities to help out some of our local veterans. The Annual Vets Charity Ride for the Ccolumbia VA health care system kicked off over the weekend. Dozens of gifts were unloaded over at the Dorn VA on Monday (12/10). Organizers say donations are still welcome and needed. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff’s Office transport van drowned in floodwaters during Hurricane Florence after deputies went around a road block. Diana Green, the mother of one of the victims, spoke at Monday’s hearing saying “there has to be another way.”…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A 13-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting at a classmate off school campus. The unidentified juvenile faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful carrying of a pistol, unlawful possession of a firearm by a person under 18, first-degree burglary and petty larceny. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the charges are connected…
