Cayce Robbery Arrest
Cayce, SC (WOLO)-A man wanted for multiple armed robberies at fast food restaurants, including at a Waffle House on Airport Boulevard is behind bars.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Sheheen's Road Proposal
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Democratic candidate for Governor Vincent Sheheen has released how he plans to improve conditions. The Camden Senator says he wants The General Assembly to dedicate five percent of the state budge and surplus every year to repairing and building roads.
Man Shot at Prosperity Party Charged with Murder
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man wounded in a shooting at a party in Newberry County last weekend has been charged with murder in the death of another person at the gathering.
BREAKING NEWS: Plane Clips Power Lines, Lands Safely
More than 1000 people are without power as officials say an airplane clipped a power line.
Report: SC Children Not Proficient in Math, Reading
Close to 70 percent of South Carolina's children are not proficient in reading and/or math by grade-level milestones, which means the state remains in the bottom 10 percent for child well-being.
Jewelry Store Robbery Arrests
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The mystery over who stole diamonds worth more than 100-thousand dollars from a local jewelry store... may be over. Robert Weathers and Robin Nelson were arrested after a tip led Baltimore County police officers to a hotel in Catonsville, Maryland.
Ex-Destiny's Child Member Arrested in SC
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A former member of the R&B group Destiny's Child has been arrested in Myrtle Beach.
Area Parents Charged With Unlawful Neglect
Richland County. (WOLO)-Two local parents are charged with neglect after authorities say they admitted to giving their two-and-a-half month old baby only water for five days.
Cuts, Furloughs Part of SC State Budget
A battle to balance the budget ensued at South Carolina State University.
21 Arrested in Coastal Drug Sweep
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A yearlong investigation by federal, state and local agencies into heroin sales on the South Carolina coast has resulted in 21 arrests.
Area Teen Accused Of Killing Local Student Goes Back Before Judge
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A local teen, accused of killing a Dutch Fork High School student, outside of a Lexington fast-food restaurant... went back before a judge today.
Authorities Find Man who Escaped Pickens Jail
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an anonymous tip helped them locate an inmate who escaped two weeks ago from the Pickens County jail.
West Columbia to Take on Strong Mayor Vote
Tuesday, September 20, voters in West Columbia will head to the polls for the first time ever to decide if they prefer a strong mayor form of government...or not.
Date Set For D.S.S. Oversight Hearing.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-New out of the state house tonight... a Department of Social Services subcommittee oversight hearing was announced today.
Beaufort Reviewing Proposed New Carriage Rules
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ Beaufort is considering new rules for carriage tours, in part, because of concerns about the health of horses.
Police: Kidnapping Connected to Mexican Drug Operation
The FBI released the names and pictures of the three suspects they say are responsible for kidnapping a 23-year-old St. Matthews man.
SC Man Gets Life for Killing Wife and Granddaughter
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A 68-year-old man who shot and killed his 9-year-old granddaughter and bedridden wife because he didn't want them to live without him has been sentenced to life in prison.
Department Of Juvenile Justice Investigation Update
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The Department of Juvenile Justice remains under investigation by Sled tonight following the death of a sixteen year old. Three employees have been suspended.
Carolina Coliseum Undergoes Renovations
The Carolina Coliseum is no longer as we've known it for the last 45 years.
Magnolia Street Shooting Suspects Arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- We now know the identity of the man shot and killed over the weekend, when deputies say two brothers fired into a crowd on magnolia street. Columbia Police have arrested Horace Watts and his younger brother Malik Davis. They were found around six o'clock tonight hiding in a bedroom in an apartment on Colleton Street.
Embattled Ravenel to Run for National Office
Former South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel presented to the state election commission more than the required 10,000 signatures on a petition to file for the office of the U.S. senate seat occupied by Lindsey Graham.
Home Invasion Shooting
One person is dead and another injured after an early morning home invasion.
DSS Faces Sibling Lawsuit
The Department of Social Services Denies Allegations "gross negligence" in pending case.
Deadly Car Crash
Richland County is investigating a single car crash that killed one early Saturday morning.
Chikungunya Virus Confirmed In SC
Columbia, SC (DHEC)-A mosquito-bourne illness traditionally found in Africa... Asia... and the Caribbean... has made its way to South Carolina. The Department of Health and Environmental Control has confirmed the first case of Chikungunya Virus in an upstate resident.
