Voters head to polls for Town of Irmo Special Election
Voters in Irmo are headed to the polls Tuesday for a special election.
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AG Wilson announces $7.4 billion settlement against Purdue Pharma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a $7.4 billion settlement against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Wilson says a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached the settlement with the company for their role in creating and driving…
Deputies arrest suspect in fraudulent purchases
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say Javon Reeves is accused of obtaining goods under false pretenses. Deputies say Reeves created multiple Facebook accounts using fake names to offer to buy UTVs and other vehicles in order to get…
State health officials have tips to limit spread of mosquitos
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Summer means mosquitos in South Carolina. Officials with the State Department of Public Health say there are 61 different species of mosquitos in the Palmetto State. Often, mosquitoes are simply a nuisance, but some species can pose…
FDA warns recalled tomatoes can cause illness, death
A new and more serious warning from the federal government about the recall of tomatoes distributed in three states including the Palmetto state.
SCHP investigates deadly Anderson Co. crash
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office continues searching for a robbery suspect
Deputies: Man arrested, accused of stealing $50K in equipment
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Fairfield Co. deputies say Christopher Andrews is accused of stealing more than $50,000 in equipment from a property on US Highway 21 N. near Ridgeway. Investigators say the theft took place on April 15th when several…
Deputies: Four arrested in Columbia Mall robbery
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say four suspects are in custody in connection with a robbery at Columbia Mall on May 12th. Investigators say they responded to the mall in reference to a an armed robbery. Deputies say…
Sumter woman accused of sexual exploitation of a minor
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A Sumter woman is facing a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say on April 17th a concerned parent reported their child had received inappropriate communications from Nicole Crumb.…
Deputies: Two arrested, one sought following chase in stolen car
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Newberry County say two men are in custody and they are searching for a third following a chase last month. Investigators say on May 16th they were notified of a stolen Range Rover from Greenville…
UPDATE: Chapin Police suspend search searching for missing man
Chapin police say they have safely located a man who was reported missing this weekend
Midlands lawmaker considering run for governor
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A local Democratic legislator is throwing his hat in the ring for the governor's race. Representative Jermaine Johnson of Kershaw and Richland Counties announced Sunday on social media that an exploratory committee has been put together as he…
1 dead, 11 injured after dozens of shots fired in North Carolina, officials say
At least 80 shots were fired in a western North Carolina neighborhood early Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11 others in a residential area where a house party was being held, authorities said.
FBI says 6 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free Palestine’
Several people were injured and some may have been set on fire at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, police said.
Forest Acres police report widespread mail theft overnight
In a press release, the department reports dozens of mailboxes being compromised. The cases are currently being investigated by FAPD with the possibility of being elevated to federal charges through the USPS.
Congressman Jim Clyburn hosts 33rd annual "World Famous Fish Fry"
Hundreds come out to Congressman Jim Clyburn's 33rd annual 'World Famous Annual Fish Fry'
Pelican's forward, Zion Williamson accused of sexual assault
NBA star with South Carolina ties faces sexual assault and physical abuse allegations
Driver in Sullivan's Island playground hit-and-run faces new charges
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — The man who is charged with attempting to murder multiple people in a Sullivan's Island hit-and-run is now facing additional charges nearly a month after the initial May 1 incident. Justin Collin Adams, 36 of Greenville,…
South Carolina inmate chooses to die by lethal injection amid concerns about firing squad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina death row inmate Stephen Stanko on Friday chose to die by lethal injection after his lawyers said he was troubled by what appeared to be a lingering death of the last person in the state who…
Starbucks scales back point perks
Starbucks customers will soon see a major change to the coffee chain's loyalty program.
