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Police: Sumter County Kidnapping Suspect Caught

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Authorities with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department say they have apprehended a man who was recently added to their most wanted list. Shaun Delpatrick Rich, 43, of Marian Lane in Sumter, was arrested following a car stop about 1 a.m. Wednesday by Sumter Police Department and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, Rich allegedly broken into the home…

Man Suspected of Theft Linked to Other Shoplifting Cases

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the community’s assistance in finding a suspect they say stole an electronic device from a local Target. Authorities say 40-year-old Matthew Smetana took an Apple Wi-Fi device valued at $200 from the Target located at 6090 Garners Ferry Road. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said investigators have…

Watch: Nuclear Lawsuit Latest

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) –South Carolina’s Lawsuit over it’s failure to meet a deadline on a nuclear fuel project may end up being dismissed.  That according to court  papers filed by the Federal Government earlier this week. Click here to find out the latest on the deal and where it stand.       Categories: News Tags: Lawsuit, Nuclear, Rochelle Dean

Watch: Denim Day

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — If you happen to see a lot of Richland County officials wearing their denim Wednesday, no it’s not dress down day. Instead, county officials are stepping into their jeans to raise awareness of rape and sexual assault. Click here to find out more about today’s show of solidarity.   Categories: Events, Local News, News Tags: Denim…

WATCH: Trump and Clinton Win Big in Northeast Primaries

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) — It’s a clean sweep for Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump in the northeast primaries.  While Hillary Clinton took home four out of five contests Tuesday, it looks like her competition refuses to back down.  Good Morning Columbia has your complete rundown of Vote 2016 results. Categories: News

Competing Roads Bills Discussion Continues

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The Senate Majority Leader says he needs to see progress on legislation to reform how the Department of Transportation is run before he can back a proposal that could borrow up to $2 billion for road projects in South Carolina. Sen. Shane Massey says he and some other Republicans have always felt reform for DOT should…

WATCH: Students cultivate vegetables, pride

PROSPERITY, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina wants its children to get back to their roots, by getting their hands in the dirt. The South Carolina Farm to School program is accepting applications through May 6 for the next wave of funding. They’re looking to fund at least ten schools. The program is part of the larger Farm to Institution organization,…

Woman’s Body Found on Beaufort County Golf Course

OKATIE, S.C. (AP) _ A woman's body has been found in a pond on a golf course in Beaufort County.

OKATIE, S.C. (AP) _ A woman’s body has been found in a pond on a golf course in Beaufort County. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports that two golfers at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse course in Okatie found the body in the water Saturday afternoon. The victim was 76-year-old Evelyn Scott of Okatie. Coroner Ed Allen said the cause…

Death Investigation Underway in Lexington County

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Officials with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department tell ABC Columbia that they are investigating a death that occurred along the 6000 block of Edmund Highway. According to the department’s Twitter account, crime scene investigators responded to the area Tuesday afternoon. Details are limited at this time. Stay with ABC Columbia for more on this developing story….

Annual ‘Midlands Gives’ Hopes to Draw Big Dividends for Local Nonprofits

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — More than 375 local nonprofits will participate in the third annual ‘Midlands Gives’, a 24-hour online giving challenge presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation. The online day of giving is Tuesday, May 3 and has been extended until noon on Wednesday, May 4. To view the full list of nonprofits and review profiles on each, click…