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Video: Woman Charged in Fake Kidnapping

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Teenage Suspects Charged In Sumter Save-Mart Killing Have First Court Appearance

Sumter, SC (WOLO)-- The teenagers accused of killing Save Mart’s store owner while keeping two customers inside had their first appearance in front of a judge. Sincere Dinkins (17) and Larenzo…

McConnell: 'We have the votes' to pass tax reform

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters Friday they have the votes to pass tax reform and will vote later this afternoon.

Sexual Assault Claims at Williams Brice

According to a incident report obtained by ABC Columbia News, two separate women claim they were sexually assaulted during a game at Williams Brice Stadium.

Lexington County woman and male accomplice charged with faking her kidnapping

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – According to officials with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, authorities in Florida arrested a Lexington County woman after admitting she was not kidnapped, but willingly crisscrossed four states this week with a homeless traveling companion. Melanie…

Richland Library among group of experts hosting open enrollment event

Community groups are coming together to host a 12 hour event aimed at getting people enrolled in a health insurance plan before the open enrollment deadline for the Affordable Care Act.

Flynn pleads guilty, reaches deal on charge of lying to FBI

ABC News - Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, once a member of President Trump’s inner circle of advisers, has pleaded guilty in a deal with the Special Counsel investigating foreign meddling in the 2016 elections in which he admits to…

Richland County Searches for Armed Robbery Suspect

Richland County Deputies search for three suspects accused of robbing a man of his wallet at gunpoint.

Man Caught on Camera Stealing Packages, Deputies Warn Residents to be Alert

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriffs Department is warning residents to be more vigilant when it comes to holiday deliveries. Just recently a Midlands family became victim to someone stealing their…

Hurricane Season Ends

MIAMI (AP) - It's the last day of an intense and destructive hurricane season that included 17 named storms. While the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season wraps up Thursday, it will be remembered for a deadly trio of storms _ Harvey,…

Department Store Theft Suspects Wanted

[gtxvideo vid='7vdfGaxU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7vdfGaxU.jpg' vtitle='Department Store Theft Suspects Wanted'] RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Richland County deputies are looking for a pair of women they say got a five finger discount at Belk at the Village at Sandhill. Investigators say the…

Columbia PD Arrests Virginia Woman Wanted for Kidnapping

[gtxvideo vid='DCAh0bPa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DCAh0bPa.jpg' vtitle='Columbia PD Arrests Virginia WomanWanted for Kidnapping'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police say a traffic stop led to the arrest of a woman wanted for kidnapping in Virginia. Investigators say Cherry Kersey was stopped for speeding…

New Allegations Against Sen. Franken

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Clyburn Calls for Conyers Resignation

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100 Years, Facing Child Pornography Charges

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Five Points Gas Leak Repaired

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Sumter Police, Business Owners Grateful for Community's Assistance Identifying Suspects in Save-Mart Murder

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)- Sumter Police were able to detain two men they said killed killed a man as he was working at his corner store. Officers said community members played a big…

CPD: Student Killed Following Shooting, Accident

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say a shooting lead to an accident and ultimately the death of a 17 year old Eau Claire High School student. The Richland County Coroner's Office says Cameron Scott died from injuries sustained in the collision.…