Police: Suspect Charged With Four Counts of Attempted Murder After Shooting Into Occupied Car
An Orangeburg man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after witnesses said he fired a weapon at an occupied car.
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WATCH: What to Watch in Rio: Day 13
RIO DE JANEIRO (WOLO) — Another historic day for Team USA in Rio de Janeiro. Team USA’s medal count now stands at 93. Thirty of those medals are gold. Rounding out the top five countries with the most medals are China, Great Britain, Russia and Japan. Twenty-three more gold medals are up for grabs today in 11 different events. Usain…
Judge Wants to Close Hearing on Evidence in Church Shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A federal judge in South Carolina wants to close a hearing next month to consider a defense request to keep some evidence out of the trial of Dylann Roof in the Charleston church shootings. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel issued an order Tuesday setting a Sept. 1 hearing. The order says he intends to close the…
Former Deputy Gets Year and a Day For Illegal Gun Sales
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A former Berkeley County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for illegal gun sales. Acting South Carolina United States Attorney Beth Drake says 62-year-old Tony Allen Riley of Goose Creek pleaded guilty and was sentenced in federal court in Charleston on Tuesday. Riley was a deputy in December 2013….
Watch: Council Considers Repairs to Columbia Canal
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia City Council has approved nearly Five Million dollars to go to multiple groups to help repair the Columbia Canal. The money will go towards providing the basis to get permits for the repairs. The canal’s embankment was damaged during October’s flooding. Columbia City Councilman Howard Duvall spoke to ABC Columbia News about the project. Categories: Local News,…
Watch: Univ. South Carolina Collecting Donations for Louisiana Flood Aid
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina is helping lead efforts to collect donations to send to Flood Victims in Louisiana. You can help, and do your part, by dropping off needed items. The dates/times are as follows: Thursday: Bi-Lo (4464 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205) Rice Athletics Center/Carolina Soccer Center (Heyward & Marion…
Watch: Agencies Unite, Combat Overlay Infant Deaths
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) — Whether it’s bonding with your baby or soothing them to sleep, officials say sharing a bed with an infant isn’t safe under any circumstance. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts explains, “A small infant like that cannot get out from underneath a parent, a sibling, a small pet or a large pet and they end up…
Airports, Military Museum Among Losers of $10M Budget Cut
South Carolina’s chief accountant says a revenue shortfall has cut $10 million worth of spending from the state’s $7.5 billion budget.
WATCH: Superbug Buzzing in SC
Health officials say a super bug is making it way around the Midland.
WATCH: Teacher Appreciation Day
While kids get settled into their new surroundings, teachers need some extra help too.
