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Trial of man accused of killing USC Student finishes first week

On Monday the trial is set to continue for the man accused of murdering USC Student Samantha Josephson.

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, the trial is set to continue for the man accused of murdering USC Student Samantha Josephson. During the fourth day of testimony, on Friday, the prosecution brought up more witnesses to the stand. Nathaniel Rowland is charged in connection with the murder and kidnapping of Samantha Josephson. Police say she got into his car thinking it…

Richland County hosting virtual hearing for input on how to spend housing grants

Richland County is offering residents a chance to weigh in on how more than $2 million in grants will be distributed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County is offering residents a chance to weigh in on how more than $2 million in grants will be distributed. The county will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday to gather input on how it spends $2.4 million in federal funding to aid low to medium income residents. This comes as county officials go over the…

Deputies searching for inmate who escaped Orangeburg hospital with no clothes

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says it is looking for an inmate who escaped with no clothes from the the Regional Medical Center. “Right now we believe he has no clothes on, so he shouldn’t be hard to spot,” said Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office Major Rene Williams . Austin Craig Nettles (OCSO) Austin Craig Nettles is…