Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department investigators have arrested a man in connection with several weekend armed robberies. Officials say 20 year-old, Christopher Borders, was arrested at his home yesterday and is facing two counts of armed robbery, shoplifting and malicious injury to property. Columbia officials say, Borders is accused of stealing several Apple watches from Target, a book bag and…
Charleston, S.C. (WCIV) – Charleston Police Department just released a statement from the Todd family. They were victims of an alleged attack and a kidnapping almost two weeks ago to the date. Today, officials say Heidi Todd’s mother, Brittany, has been released from the hospital. Below is a statement from the Todd family. “Thank you to the entire community for…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – A civil rights group is suing Myrtle Beach and its police department, saying the city discriminates against blacks by having different rules and stricter enforcement during a motorcycle festival catering to African-Americans. The national NAACP and its Myrtle Beach branch said Tuesday they are asking a judge to stop Myrtle Beach from using a 23-mile…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 22, 2018) — The American Red Cross presented a new Bloodmobile courtesy of a generous donation from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina this morning (2/27). Representatives from the Red Cross and BlueCross BlueShield attended the event. Local mother Kelly Ellison also shared how the blood donation process impacted her; Ellison desperately needed blood after discovering she had…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of Desmond Marquise Cromer on Tuesday (2/27). Lott says Cromer has been charged with murder, attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. At approximately 10 a.m. on Sunday (2/25) on St. Andrews Rd. Cromer allegedly shot and killed a 14…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Five candidates are seeking the South Carolina House seat left vacant when former majority leader Rick Quinn resigned in December and pleaded guilty to misconduct in office. Republican voters in Lexington County were choosing among a crowded field in Tuesday’s primary. The candidates include attorney and former legislative staffer Joel Deason; Lexington District One school board…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A former midlands assistant principal left court Monday (2/26) morning accused of having a sexual relationship with a high school student. Former Airport High Assistant Principal, Dawn Diimmler, 44, was in bond court Monday. Documents say she had sex with a student she allegedly loved. Diimmler was issued a $30,000 PR bond. She faces two…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – ABC Columbia received a report from a concerned parent of a student at Lakewood High School in Sumter County regarding a fight that broke out on school grounds on February 20. There is a video of the fight circulating on Facebook. Sumter County deputies say they are currently investigating the altercation and charges could be filed…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A Gaston man has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into the the front of his parent’s home and pointed a weapon at his mother. Monday (2/26), the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Joshua Aaron Driggers, 21, who faces charges of attempted murder, pointing and presenting, first degree assault and battery…
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