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Tight security & Closed Streets for Emanuel AME Shooting Memorial

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Police say streets will be closed and security tight during this week’s events marking the anniversary of the shootings at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Police announced Tuesday that roads will be closed during a memorial service Friday at the College of Charleston’s TD arena. There will also be street closings the next day during a…

VOTE 2016, June Primary Results

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_SC Votes is reporting less than 10% turnout in Richland County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_SC Votes is reporting less than 10% turnout in Richland County.  A record 3 million people are registered in South Carolina.    There are no statewide races and in a relatively quiet campaign season there are primaries in only three of the state’s seven congressional districts. Across the state 39 state legislators faces primary challenges.    Chris Whitmire…

Watch: Police report one person shot in Parking lot of WalMart

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One person was shot outside, in the parking lot of a Midlands WalMart, then taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon, say Columbia Police. According to Columbia Police, investigators believe the shooting occurred outside of the store off Garners Ferry Road. Crime scene investigators are on scene. Columbia Police report the Victim was taken to a local hospital….

LCSD, Local Agencies Participate in Active Shooter Drill

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and other first responders held an active shooter exercise Tuesday afternoon at Chapin Alternative Academy. (Image: Matt Perron) LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Police regularly prepare for any large-scale threats that could happen in South Carolina. It just so happened that the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department had active-shooter training scheduled for Tuesday with other agencies at…

Man Accused of Giving Child Two Black Eyes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A 22-year-old man is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after he allegedly gave a toddler two black eyes. On Monday, June 6 at a home in the 300 block of Bailey Street, Joshua Mikell Stevens is accused of grabbing the face of 2-year-old child in his care and repeatedly hitting him. Authorities say in addition…

Watch: Chaos on Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C. (WOLO) — What started as a moment of silence for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando Florida, quickly turned to chaos. Click here to find out why lawmakers were up in a roar. Categories: News Tags: Capitol Hill, chaos, moment of silence, Orlando

Watch: Helping Orlando Victims

Orlando, FL. (WOLO) — Since the tragedy that claimed 49 lives and injured 53 more has touched an entire nation. Many asking what they can do to help. Click here to find out how you can give to those who’ve already had so much taken from them.   Categories: News Tags: go fund, help, Money, Orlando

Uncle Accused in Fatal Hit-and-Run Arrested Overnight

Corey Fredrick Kitt RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The uncle accused of fatally killing his 3-year-old nephew on his birthday was arrested overnight. Richland County Coroner said the child died after being struck by a vehicle in the driveway of his home in Hopkins Monday afternoon. Gary Watts said Kevin Kitt succumbed to injuries he sustained after the vehicle Corey Frederick Kitt was…