Black bear spotted wandering in Newberry
Shyann Kinard says she saw this black bear on Highway 121 in Newberry County.
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New solar farm coming to Richland County
Eastover Solar announced plans to construct a new solar farm in Richland County.
Prosecution rests, first defense witnesses take stand in Timothy Jones trial
Only 32 out of a possible 150 witnesses took the stand for the prosecution
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — After only six days of testimony, prosecutors in the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial decided to rest their case after hearing from 32 out of a possible 150 witnesses. Ranging from members of Jones’s family to law enforcement who say they heard confessions from Jones, prosecutors appeared confident about the proof they presented that Jones killed his…
JUST IN: One Fort Jackson employee dies during prescribed burn operation
A Fort Jackson civilian employee died shortly after noon today during a prescribed burn operation in a post training area.
Parents arrested after police say 8 month old abused to the point of paralysis
(Photo Courtesy: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department say they have arrested 27 year old Nicholas Rashawn Knapper accused of severely abusing his 8 month old son police say was primarily in his care during the day. The baby boy’s mother, 27 year old Ashley Kingston was also arrested on charges…
West Columbia PD searching for two men accused of using stolen credit card at Wal-Mart
The West Columbia Police Department is looking for two individuals accused of using a stolen credit card at Walmart in West Columbia.
Woman charged with murder deleted texts after fatal shootout, according to warrant
Arrest warrants say a woman charged in the death of an 8-year-old boy during a home invasion deleted text messages from her phone shortly after the shootout.
Suspect in CVS Pharmacy armed robbery sought, deputies say
The Lexington County Police Department is asking the community for assistance in identifying a suspect accused of robbing the CVS Pharmacy at gunpoint.
West Columbia issues boil water advisory
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The City of West columbia has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of its residents. According to officials with the city, contractors hit a water main causing the issue Wednesday afternoon. The locations listed below are being impacted. All of Sherrywood Drive All of Rockmount Drive 300 & 400 blocks of Timber Ridge…
Boots and Badges Blood Drive set for Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Our community heroes are getting a jump start on Memorial Day by giving the gift of life. This week was the kickoff of the annual ‘Boots and Badges’ blood drive. The blood drive has Midlands fire fighters, police officers, and deputies looking to see who can donate the most blood. And they need donors. You can donate…
