Charleston coroner: Kiawah Island man died before alligator attack
The Charleston County Coroner's Office has issued the cause of death of a Kiawah Island man that occured over the weekend.
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Orangeburg County murder suspect arrested for June 15 deadly shooting
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A murder suspect has been arrested for a deadly shooting on June 15 off Edisto Drive near Orangeburg. Leroy Bowers, 35, has been charged with one count each of murder and possession of a weapon during…
1-20 Eastbound at US 1 back open after dump truck hits bridge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--I-20 Eastbound at US 1 in Lexington County is now open say South Carolina Department of Transportation officials. The SCDOT had closed I-20 EB in Lexington County at US 1 due to…
Deputies: Man charged for taking over $30K for unfinished work
Orangeburg County deputies say they arrested a man accused of taking thousands of dollars for construction work he never started.
I-20 east at U.S. 1 is blocked after dump truck hits overpass bridge
South Carolina Highway Patrol says I-20 east at mile marker 58 will be blocked after a dump truck hit the U.S. 1 overpass bridge today.
SC lawmakers return for one day special session on budget vetoes
South Carolina lawmakers are returning to the Capitol before the 2020 session starts in January today for a one-day session.
RCSD investigating more than a dozen car break-ins at local businesses
Richland County deputies are investigating more than a dozen car break-ins over the weekend.
McDonald's sales up since switching to fresh beef
McDonald's has made the switch to fresh beef and customers are loving it.
Leaders from both parties react to the fish fry, convention
Leaders from both parties say the events revealed a lot about the candidates and the state.
SC firefighters learn new tricks to aggressively attack fires
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Firefighters from all over the state come to Columbia to learn new tricks on how to attack fires in a faster and efficient way. Some people enjoy learning lessons while…
Democrats wrap up big 2020 Presidential weekend, putting SC in Spotlight
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina was in the National spotlight over the weekend as the 2020 Presidential Democratic Candidates gathered in the State for the Annual SC Democratic Convention. Nearly the full field…
Suspect arrested for fatally shooting 3 people in Abbeville
SLED authorities say a 19-year-old has been arrested and charged for killing three people in an apartment complex.
SC man in hospital after being hit by falling tree
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man is in a hospital after being hit by a falling tree during Saturday’s storms on Marlboro Street in the McColl area of Marlboro County, according to McColl Police Chief Billy Stubbs. Stubbs said he’s…
State trooper killed in off-duty incident
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state trooper has died in an off-duty incident according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. TFC Jesse D. Cannon, a member of the Troop 8 Criminal Interdiction Unit died Saturday, June 22, in Greenville around…
Man possibly killed by alligator on Kiawah Island
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC (WCIV) — Officials are trying to determine if an elder man found dead Saturday, June 22, at a pond on Kiawah Island was killed by an alligator. The man’s body was found shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday, about…
Confederate flag won't rise at Statehouse this July
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — This year, the Confederate flag won't temporarily be raised at the South Carolina Statehouse to mark the day it was permanently taken down. A group calling for racial fairness — Showing Up for Racial Justice Columbia…
Neglect charges after baby suffocates on pillow in car seat
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 3-month-old child in South Carolina died after a couple left the infant face down on a pillow in a car seat. The State Law Enforcement Division said 27-year-old Tempestt Latabotha James and 26-year-old…
House Democrats train 2020 focus on minority, young voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The leader of House Democrats' political arm wants to build on 2018 midterm gains by turning out more voters who are young and diverse. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Midlands through the night
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Another round of strong to possibly severe thunderstorms may move through the Midlands Saturday afternoon and evening. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of South Carolina until 9 p.m. https://twitter.com/NWSColumbia/status/1142494576046776320 According to the National Weather…
Lexington County deputy on paid leave after DUI arrest
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County deputy is on paid administrative leave after South Carolina state troopers say he hit another car while driving under the influence. Troopers say they arrested Robert Scott Smith, 57, after he failed a field…
