Men sought following armed robberies at Sumter convenience store
At least three suspects are wanted by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office following armed robberies at the Young’s convenience store.
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Lexington County deputies need help identifying burglary suspect
Lexington Co. deputies need help identifying suspect
Lexington County deputies need your help to find a man wanted for a burglary last month. Authorities have released surveillance video.
Calhoun Co. suspect sought in attack of woman during home invasion, robbery
Image: Calhoun Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Calhoun Co, SC (WOLO) — The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a man accused of breaking into a home in the Lone Star community. The attacker beat a woman in the head and then stole her credit card. The invasion happened around noon on Friday. Investigators say he used the credit card at…
5 Democratic presidential candidates confirmed to attend King Day at The Dome
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- So far, five of the 12 Democratic candidates running for president have confirmed that they will be in Columbia for King Day at the Dome on Monday. Former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, Businessman Tom Steyer, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Tulsi Gabbard have all confirmed. Last year 3,000 people came out. This year is expected to…
Lawmakers move education reform to top of priorities for legislative session
Senators voted to make the Education Reform bill (S.419) a top priority Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With lawmakers returning to the Capital City, there are several key issues that are going to be debated over the next few months. One of the biggest issues on the table is education reform, which Senators decided would be a top priority after voting to put the South Carolinaat the top of the Senate calendar. After a…
Local Living: Yum! Restaurant Week and Oyster Roast
Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the special happenings in Local Living
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s the most edible time of the year! It is ‘Restaurant week’ in Columbia. The food festival gives you a chance to sample all the different menus in the Midlands and try food specials and discounts at participating restaurants. Restaurants tend to fill up quickly during the week, so reservations are recommended. If you are looking to try…
Teachers prepare for students’ return after tornado damages Kershaw Co. high school
Although North Central High School was nearly destroyed by a confirmed tornado this past weekend, students are expected to return to school on Wednesday.
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO) — Although North Central High School was nearly destroyed by a confirmed tornado this past weekend, students are expected to return to school on Wednesday. They’ll just be at a new location. Teachers spent Monday and Tuesday at the old Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) getting ready. “Our old vocational site has three buildings right on…
Parts of West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding
West Columbia Riverwalk from Moffatt Street to the Gervais Street Bridge Closed Temporarily Due to Flooding
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to take a walk or run near the Riverwalk, parts of it are closed in West Columbia. City officials say the West Columbia Riverwalk, from the Gervais Street Bridge to the Moffatt Street entrance, is closed temporarily due to flooding. According to the city, when the water subsides and the Riverwalk path is…
Teachers have immediate need after EF2 Tornado rips through North Central HS: Here’s how you can help
Following the devastating tornado that tore through a South Carolina high school over the weekend, the community is pulling together to offer assistance.
Water waste treatment plant coming to Fairfield County
Fairfield County Council voted to move forward with building a water waste treatment plant. The vote did not pass without backlash.
