Red Flag Alert Remains in Effect
High winds and dry conditions have the state under a red flag alert this weekend.
Calhoun News
Mother Slumped over Steering Wheel Arrested
Authorities say a woman pulled over along interstate 77 has been taken into custody after police say they find drugs and drug paraphernalia inside car along with her toddler.
Man Dies When Pinned by Log Truck in Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ A log truck driver has died after he was pinned between the lumber on his truck and another truck that pulled behind him just north of Newberry.
Newberry Missing Man FOUND
Newberry, SC (WOLO)-A 50-year-old man reported missing out of newberry... has been found.
Porter Airlines Coming To SC
SC, (WOLO)- If you're planning on heading north of the border any time soon, you have a new way to fly.
Officials Release Names of 4 killed in Spartanburg Wreck
WELLFORD, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County officials have released the names of four people killed in a wreck on Interstate 85.
You Can Tour Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO)- You have a chance to get a first hand look at how the army trains its soldiers.
Milestone: SC Aquarium Releases its 150th Sea Turtle
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston has reached a milestone.
79-Year-Old Man Found dead in Oconee County House Fire
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a 79-year-old man whose body was found in the bedroom of his burning home in Townville.
Law Enforcement Officers Call For Tougher DUI Laws
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Law enforcement officers across the state are calling for tougher d-u-i laws. According to The South Carolina Sheriff's Association.... nearly half of all traffic deaths in South Carolina are caused by drunk driving.
Richland Co. Deputies Looking For Sex Offender
Richland Co., SC (WOLO)- Richland county deputies are looking for a convicted sex offender. Investigators say Reginald Richardson is wanted for failing to register as a sex offender for the third time.
Thousands of Starfish Wash Ashore on Beaches near Charleston
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) _ Thousands of big ,reddish starfish have washed up on Charleston-area beaches, victims of offshore winds which push them out of the water at high tide.
Search for Suspected Gunman
Richland County Sheriff's continue searching for a suspected gunman that has left a victim fighting for his life.
Bill Could Increase Teacher's Pay
A bill set to go before lawmakers could help the state retain younger and higher qualified teacher's for your children.
Chester Deadly House Fire
The cause of a house fire that claimed two lives in still under investigation.
Elderly Man Arrested for Sexual Assault
A 74 year old man is behind bars tonight accused of sexually assaulting a child.
Climbing the Ranks
Richland County Sheriff gets new title during a Saturday ceremony.
Deadly Crash Victim Identified
Richland County Coroner Identifies the victim of a deadly sing;e car crash Friday.
Turbo Tax Issues
Nationwide (WOLO)-Your personal information stolen... name...social security number... and address in the hands of a crook who can then....*log on...and file a tax return in your name*. Turbo Tax says it's working with a security company to investigate fraudulent filings.
3 Charged in Killings of 2 Horry County Store Clerks
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County Police say they have charged three men with killing two convenience store clerks during a series of robberies last month.
City Worker Killed in Accident
The City of Columbia is mourning the loss of one of it's employees.
Suspicious Fire at Anderson Home Where Man was Killed Monday
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a fire at an Anderson home where someone was shot to death three nights before was intentionally set.
Starbucks Adds New Item
Nationwide (WOLO)-Coconut milk is coming to the Starbucks menu. The coffee chain says it will offer coconut milk for an additional 60 cents beginning february 17th.
Man In Custody Regarding Newberry H.S. Arson
Newberry, SC (WOLO)-A 24-year-old homeless man is in custody tonight... charged with arson in a fire at Newberry High School. Lorenzo O-brian Patterson is being held at The Newberry County Detention Center.
Clemson Hearing Board Suspends Fraternity for 5 Years
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ A Clemson University hearing board has suspended Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity for five years in the wake of the death of a student whose body was found in Lake Hartwell last September.
