Inmates accused of sextortion scheme that ended in suicide
Two South Carolina inmates are charged with blackmailing an Army veteran who then killed himself.
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Jury seated in Timothy Jones trial, opening statements set for Tuesday
[gtxvideo vid='L8F2bwjR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/L8F2bwjR.jpg' vtitle='T Jones Jury'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Two weeks after jury selection began, a group of 18 men and women will decide the fate of a Lexington County man accused of killing his five children. Starting with a…
18-year old arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Skyland Drive
The Columbia Police Department has arrested a teen suspect in connection with the weekend shooting deaths of two people from Skyland Drive.
Sumter deputies searching for individuals involved in reported theft from a vehicle
Sumter County Sheriff's Office investigators are searching to find two people involved in connection with the reported theft from a vehicle.
SC DHEC officials declares Hepatitis A as statewide outbreak
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control declared a statewide outbreak of Hepatitis A, due to the increasing number of cases in Aiken County and other parts in SC.
Amazon offers to help employees start delivery business
Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its own employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we'll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.
Jury selected in Timothy Jones trial
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Big gator spotted in Cayce
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--Some folks in the Midlands had an unexpected encounter on Mothers Day. Don Vargo sent ABC Columbia News this picture of an alligator he says he saw on the south trail…
E-Cigarette company investing in Lexington Co.
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A company that makes e-cigarettes is setting up shop in the Midlands. Monday the governor's office announced Juul Labs Inc. is planning on investing more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County.…
Kershaw deputies arrest a man accused of threatening law enforcement
Kershaw County deputies have arrested a man accused of threatening to shoot law enforcement at their office on Saturday.
SAFE Lexington 24/7 Safety Run promoting safety among drivers, runners and cyclists
The SAFE Lexington 24/7 Safety Run started at 5 a.m. Monday at Radius Church to kick off Runner Safety Week.
Cardi B takes over Colonial Life Arena on Mother's Day Okurrr!
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Grammy award winning rapper, Cardi B spent Mother's Day performing in front a large crowd at Colonial Life Arena. Cardi started off the show acknowledging hard working moms. She also…
Three South Carolina teenagers face charges including attempted murder in a string of recent crimes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Three South Carolina teenagers face charges including attempted murder in a string of recent crimes. The State newspaper reports that the crimes include an armed robbery, shots fired at a home and vehicle break-ins in Columbia. The…
One dead, one hospitalized after shooting in Richland Co. Sunday
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies say one man is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Richland County Sunday morning. According to Richland County Sheriff's Department, at about 4:30a.m., deputies were called out to Parklane Road and O'Neal…
Victims identified in deadly double shooting in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police have identified the two people who were shot and killed in Columbia Saturday night. Police say the shooting happened in the 200 block of Skyland Drive. The Richland County…
Two missing hikers and dog found safe in Congaree Park
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two hikers and a dog who went missing in the Congaree national park Saturday evening have been found safe. Officials with the Columbia Fire department say the trio was last seen around…
USC honors Samantha Josephson at graduation
COLUMBIA (CNN) - Graduating seniors at University of South Carolina remember one of their own in a bittersweet ceremony. An empty seat draped with a cap and a gown marked the spot…
One year later, suspected SC killer still on the run
Conway, S.C. (WPDE) — More than one year has gone by since Charles Durant, Jr. was gunned down in his truck in Loris, but justice has not been served. For more than one year, Wilmetria and Charles Durant, Sr. have woken…
Scholarship named after two UNCC students killed in campus shooting
[gtxvideo vid='4saaJ0iI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4saaJ0iI.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2019_05_10_23_11_16'] CHARLOTTE, SC (WOLO) - The UNC Charlotte Chancellor announced there will be two scholarships in the name of Riley Howell and Reid Parlier. Many students were excited to graduate but there were waves of sadness when…
Former Detention Center officer charged with harassment
Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested a former Detention Center Officer authorities say violated an order placed on him by a Judge following a May 3rd arrest for…
