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Katie Arrington seriously injured in deadly wrong-way wreck in Charleston County

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry elected official Katie Arrington is in a local hospital after she and a friend were seriously injured in a deadly wreck in Charleston County late Friday night, authorities say. Arrington, 47, has undergone surgery for treatment of her injuries, and is recovering in a local hospital, spokesman Michael Mule confirms. Arrington, of Summerville, is a South Carolina…

USC football player arrested for assault, accused of pushing woman down stairs

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – A USC football player is facing assault charges after an incident last weekend. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says 22-year-old Gamecock safety Javon Charleston was arrested on Sunday (6/17) and now faces charges of assault and battery and breaking and entering. According to the incident report Charleston tried to contact a female acquaintance but when she did…

Piano festival hosts national competition at USC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Music filled the capital city Friday (6/22) as the Southeastern Piano Festival came to town at USC. The Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition also took place. Each summer, the festival brings performers and young piano talent from across the country to the school of music. The festival continues Saturday at 7:30 p.m with the winner’s recital….

City of Columbia opens splash pads to help you survive the heat

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – To assist the community in staying cool during the extreme summer heat, the City of Columbia has set up misting stations in several of the City’s parks. According to the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, misting stations will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher,…

RCSD searching for ‘armed and extremely dangerous’ suspect in attempted murder case

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 19-year-old wanted in connection with an attempted robbery that took place last month. Officials say, Stanley Lamont Sanders, agreed to meet a 20-year-old man at Mallard Pointe Apartments on May 9. Sanders was allegedly looking to sell the victim an item for $700. .@RCSD continue searching for this…

Lexington County Deputies Arrest Murder Suspect on the Run for a Year

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested a murder suspect, wanted since March 2017, in connection with a fatal shooting. Deputies say 26 year old Kevin Lawrence Pearson now faces murder charges for his role in a February 2017 homicide on Princeton Road in West Columbia, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives have treated Pearson as our most…

President Donald Trump to visit West Columbia Monday for McMaster rally

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The McMaster campaign for Governor has released details of President Donald Trump’s visit to South Carolina. The campaign has announced that President Donald Trump will attend an election eve campaign rally for Governor Henry McMaster in West Columbia Monday. According to the campaign, the event is free and open to the general public. President Trump and Governor McMaster…