Reenactment at Boat Landing in Missing Woman Case
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators are at a boat landing reenacting what they think may have happened in the disappearance of a 20-year-old Myrtle Beach woman.
Calhoun News
Mother of Lindsay Bires Takes Story Viral
Susan Bires, mother of hit and run victim, Lindsay Bires, unveils a new YouTube video in what she calls a last ditch effort to help solve the September 2012 crime against her daughter.
TSA Pre-Application Center Opens
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially opened a new site in Columbia.
Officer Involved Shooting
York County, SC (WOLO)-The shooting of a 70 year old man reaching for his cane by a York County Deputy, is the state's ninth-officer involved shooting, this year alone.
Man Charged in Fatal Greenville Shooting
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have charged a 23-year-old man with murder in the killing of an Iraq War veteran outside a Greenville bar.
Snow Day Bill Advances
Summer vacation for public school students in the state could be impacted, depending on how districts decide whether to make up missed school days. It's a lesson even state lawmakers are learning how to deal with.
Robbery Suspect Wanted
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for a suspect they say robbed a midlands hardware store at gun point.
Fired Elections Dir. Seeks State Investigation
Recently terminated director of Richland County Elections and Voter Registration, Howard Jackson, wants a statewide, criminal investigation opened to explore allegations he has against members of the Board of Elections.
Columbia Piggly Wiggly Robbed
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Investigators are looking for the men responsible for burglary at a Columbia Piggly Wiggly. Sheriff's officials say the suspects forced their way into the store on North Main Street, by throwing an object through the front glass doors.
Fired Elections Director Slams Board
Recently terminated Richland County Elections and Voter Registration Director, Howard Jackson, claims the Richland County board of elections, to which he reported, made it virtually impossible for him to do his job.
Residents React to Bessinger Death
After 50 years of serving the community, founder of Maurice's Piggy Park Bar-B-Que, Maurice Bessinger has died at age 83.
Gov. Haley Speaks Out Regarding The Military
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Governor Nikki Haley is calling The Obama Administration's decision to make cuts to the reserve military force, quote: "a slap in the face." Today Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel unveiled his department's spending plan for 20-15 and beyond.
Compromise Reached on Tree-Cutting on I-26 Stretch
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ There's been a compromise on the heated issue of cutting trees in the median of Interstate 26 northwest of Charleston.
Maurice's BBQ Founder Bessinger Dies
Well-known midlands restaurateur, Maurice Bessinger has died at the age of 83 after a lenghthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Sheriff says teen killed in mistaken retaliation
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — Calhoun County sheriff's deputies say a 17-year-old girl has been killed by two brothers who thought she set them up to be robbed.
New Habitat Homeowner: "I had faith"
Erica Figueroa has been dreaming of owning her own home for 18 years, since her first child was born. That dream was realized this week with the help of corporate sponsors, Habitat for Humanity and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Esurance Expanding in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) -- Insurance provider Esurance is planning to expand operations in the upstate.
Esurance Planning SC Expansion, 450 Jobs
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Insurance provider Esurance is planning to expand in Greenville County.
Arrests Made in Connection with Missing Orangeburg Teen
Calhoun County (WOLO)-Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers has announced the arrests of several individuals in connection with the disappearance and Murder of an Orangeburg teenager. According to Sheriff Summers, Bryant McKnight, 28, of St. Matthews, has been arrested and charged with Murder and Obstructing Justice. Also charged in connection with the case is Jerry McKnight, 45, of St. Matthews, who is also charged with Murder. Jonathan McKnight, 20, of St. Matthews has been charged with Accessory after the fact of Murder.
Rap Lyrics Lead to Murder Arrest
Lexington County, (WOLO)- Rap lyrics lead a Lexington jury to convict a man accused in a 2011 murder. Solicitor Donnie Myers says Gonzalez Wardlaw of Columbia was convicted monday of the murder of Thomas Hoefer at Olive Garden on Harbison Boulevard in December of 2011.
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Lancaster
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Lancaster.
Candidate for Columbia Police Chief Withdraws
One of five candidates applying to be Columbia's next police chief withdraws, citing medical reasons. This comes on the heels of the public's first meeting with the candidates face to face in a public forum Tuesday night.
Powerball Drawing Tonight
$400 hundred million would make for a nice payday.
92-Year-old Marion Woman Dies from Hypothermia
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 92-year-old Marion woman died from exposure to the cold after last week's ice storm.
Bonefish Robbery
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for a suspect in a weekend armed robbery at "Bonefish Grill". Investigators say the suspect held victims at gunpoint in the restaurant on Bower Parkway just after midnight Saturday.
