Man wanted for indecent exposure on COMET bus
Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs your help to find a man wanted for exposing himself on a COMET bus in July.
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Troopers: One killed in collision on SC Highway 555 at Farrow Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died after a collision at on SC Highway 555 at Farrow Road on Wednesday.
UofSC welcomes new president as past leader retires
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The end of the Pastides administration means the start of General Robert Caslen’s tenure as President of the University of South Carolina. Caslen does not begin his time in office without controversy after many students, faculty, and others protested the process by which he was appointed. Back in April during the initial Presidential search ABC Columbia…
Spanish-speaking hotline set up in Sumter after string of crimes believed to be targeting Hispanics
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – According to the Sumter Police Department, it appears someone has targeted Hispanics in a string of crimes in the city. The police department has set up a Spanish speaking hotline as a result. Three men dressed in all black started shooting at and killed two men on July 25th on Bowman drive. Both the victims were…
Officials: Fire that destroyed 3 homes in Northeast Columbia started near AC unit
Fire officials say the blaze that destroyed three homes in Northeast Columbia started on the exterior of one of the homes.
Department of Juvenile Justice holds graduation ceremony for more than 100 students
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — More than 100 students who are in juvenile jails across South Carolina are getting their high school diplomas. Wednesday morning the students donned their caps and gowns during a ceremony took place at the Department of Juvenile Justice’s (DJJ) main campus on Broad River road. According to the Associated Press (AP) officials say nearly two-thirds of…
Free Summer Concert Series extended to August 24th
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— The free outdoor summer concert series was initially set to wrap up Friday August 2, 2019, but Wednesday the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced two more acts added to the line up.The series will now run through August 24th. Mark your calendars! Officials say R&B group “Shai” and “Loose Ends” featuring Jane Eugene will perform at…
Mark Sanford contemplating 2020 run to bring awareness to growing national debt
Sanford talked with potential voters at a West Columbia restaurant Wednesday
Mark Sanford is considering dipping his toes into the 2020 presidential race.
You may not get that $125 from Equifax because an “unexpected” amount of people opted for the cash payment
(WOLO) – The FTC is warning people that they may not get the $125 payment they opted for after being affected by Equifax’s 2017 data breach. It says an unexpected amount of interest in the cash payment may mean consumers who chose this option might end up getting far less than the expected amount. The Federal Trade Commission announced the…
Prisoner sentenced for extorting thousands from service members with dating app
A man, who was already behind bars, will spend additional time in prison due to an extortion scheme involving service members.
