South Korea firm confirms rescue of oil tanker crew after attack
Two oil tankers reportedly attacked near the Strait of Hormuz have been rescued by one of its cargo vessels sailing in the area.
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Defense rests in sentencing phase of Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial
More than a week after a jury found Jones guilty of murdering his five children back in 2014, the defense rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial.
Kohl's donation ensures no child is turned away from the Lexington YMCA
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington YMCA hosted its annual Kohl’s Kids Day Wednesday. The event celebrates the nine years Kohl's has helped provide scholarships for families and children who need financial assistance. Over the last decade Kohl's has donated…
SC woman wearing headphones hit and killed by train
ELGIN, SC (WOLO) - A woman died Wednesday (6/12) afternoon after she was hit by a train in Elgin. The Kershaw County Coroner says Olivia Matheson-Brazell, 26, was trying to cross the tracks near Kelly Lane when she was hit.…
Missing for days, woman with dementia found alive in woods
An 85-year-old woman with dementia was found alive but dehydrated in North Carolina four days after she went missing in South Carolina.
Canada joins growing list of countries to ban plastic
[gtxvideo vid='iecLbxbD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iecLbxbD.jpg' vtitle='BANING PLASTIC'] (CNN) ---Canada's Prime Minister says the overuse of plastic can not be ignored. Justin Trudeau says Canada will ban single use plastic items like bags, straws, cutlery and stirring sticks by the year 20-21. According…
Columbia Police investigate shots fired call on Devine Street
Columbia Police are investigating an early morning shots fired call at the 3800 block of Devine Street and South Kilbourne Road.
I-20 west near exit 59 back open after a collision overturned a truck
Highway Patrol says I-20 west near exit 59 is back open after a collision overturned a tractor trailer semi-truck.
Kroger reportedly getting into CBD business
[gtxvideo vid='AFaH73HB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AFaH73HB.jpg' vtitle='Kroger reportedly getting into CBD business'] (CNN) - Kroger is reportedly getting into the CBD business. Cleveland news stations are reporting the Cincinnati-based grocery store chain plans to sell products with CBD including lotions, balms, oils, and…
SC Troopers to increase patrols during "100 Deadliest Days of Summer"
Troopers are increasing their patrols to be on the lookout for distracted drivers during what they call the deadliest days of summer.
Ex-wife of Timothy Jones Jr. calls on jury to spare his life
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- The ex-wife of Timothy Jones Jr. took the stand to tell the jury that they should not give the death penalty to her ex-husband, who was convicted of…
SC officials begin specialized training to prevent school violence and assess threats
Leaders are working to make sure schools in South Carolina are safe.
Richland County Democratic Women’s Council meets with voters to offer information before 2020 election
The Richland County Democratic Women’s Council held its monthly meeting last night.
Fundraiser underway for deputy injured by suspected drunk driver
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- There is a fundraiser underway for the lexington county deputy injured in a crash with a suspected drunk driver. The fund raiser can be found by clicking here. Investigators say Roy Hall, a K9 deputy with…
Sumter man accused of attacking woman with blade
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Sentencing Phase continues in trial of Father found guilty in death of 5 children
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Detained US resident freed by Iran, on his way to Lebanon
A U.S. permanent resident and Lebanese businessman who was imprisoned for years in Iran has been freed this week.
20 years for man who tried to fight for Islamic State
A South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to trying to fight for the Islamic State group has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Midlands family speaks out after home burglarized for second time, suspects wanted
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are seeking the public's help finding a man wanted for burglarizing a Midlands home. The incident happened on May 24th in the 1600 block of Bradley Drive. Police say…
Alabama governor signs chemical castration bill into law
Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed a bill into law that requires someone convicted of a sex offense against a child under the age of 13 to begin chemical castration a month before being released from custody.
