Richland County Sheriff’s Department searching for man wanted on robbery charges
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public's help as they search for a 35-year-old man wanted on robbery charges.
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Fire on Overhill Road causes $15,000 in damages
Richland County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating after a large fire damaged property on Overhill Road.
Officials respond to stabbing on Fairfield Rd.
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to a stabbing on the 5000 block of Fairfield Rd. around noon on Saturday.
SC woman arrested for driving drunk in a toy truck
WALHALLA, SC (AP) - A South Carolina woman who police say was driving drunk will not be cited with a DUI because her vehicle of choice was a toy truck. Megan Holman from Walhalla in Oconee County still faces a public…
Hundreds gather to honor the life of an unclaimed veteran
A Navy veteran who had no family to claim him after his death had more than 500 people pay their respects to him.
Rep. Clyburn welcomes 22 Democratic Presidential candidates to World Famous Fish Fry
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- For years South Carolina Representative (D) Jim Clyburn has held a staple event in the Midlands that dozens flock to for some good conversation and some good…
19yo arrested for attempted murder after drive-by shooting at home with children inside
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A teenager accused of firing multiple shots at a home last month in Orangeburg County has been charged with attempted murder. Demondre Wright, 19, faces five charges of attempted murder and one count of possession of…
Concerned citizens leads to the arrest of Orangeburg man charged with trafficking ecstasy
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man on a drug-related charge after investigators responded to complaints for drug activity.
Midlands residents pay last respects to unclaimed veteran
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)-- Hundreds came to Fort Jackson National cemetery Friday morning to pay final respects to Petty Officer Third Class James Miske. Earlier this week Caughman-Harman Funeral Home announced the…
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris open campaign headquarters in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is strengthening her presence here in South Carolina. Harris' campaign held its official office opening in Columbia Thursday evening. A campaign…
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez death: Baby of murdered pregnant Chicago woman dies, family spokesperson says
The baby of a murdered pregnant 19-year-old Chicago woman died Friday morning, a spokesman for the family said.
Save a life by giving blood on World Blood Donor Day
Today celebrates blood donors in the Midlands and around the world, as it's World Blood Donor Day, created by the World Health Org.
Americans expected to spend more than ever on Father's Day; still not as much as Mother's Day
[gtxvideo vid='91pwnTrX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/91pwnTrX.jpg' vtitle='Americans expected to spend more than ever on Father's Day'] (CNN) - This year Americans are expected to spend more on Father's day than ever before. According to the National Retail Federation, a record $16 billion will…
Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors captured Canada’s first NBA championship with their most remarkable road win yet in the franchise’s NBA Finals debut, outlasting the battered and depleted two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors 114-110 on Thursday night in a Game 6 for the ages that spoiled a sensational send-off at Oracle Arena.
Prosecutors say justice is served after Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr., a Lexington County father convicted of killing his five children in August 2014, to death Thursday afternoon. It took the jury less…
Shootout between barber and customer at Forest Acres barbershop
[gtxvideo vid='SWBDJezn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SWBDJezn.jpg' vtitle='Shootout at barber shop between barber and customer'] FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - There was a shootout at a barbershop in the Forest Acres area Wednesday (6/13) night. It happened at Troy's Cutting Edge Barber Shop. Forest…
Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death for the murders of his five children
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--A Lexington Co. jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr. to death. Last week Jones was found guilty of murder in the deaths of his five children in 2014. Closing arguments in the sentencing phase of the trial were…
Sumter Police: Missing 27-year-old woman found safe
Sumter Police Department says a 27-year-old woman recently reported missing, has been found safe today after she was last seen in April.
Westbound lanes on Gervais Street close for emergency drainage repairs
SCDOT officials say the westbound lanes of Gervais Street will be closed today for emergency drainage repairs.
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.
