Columbia man sentenced to 30 years for torture, murder
A Columbia man was sentenced to 30 years in Federal prison after he plead guilty to the torture, murder and robbery of Fred Tucker in Aiken.
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Sumter Police search for woman suspected in two armed robberies
The Sumter Police Department is requesting the help of the public in identifying a woman in connection with two armed robberies.
Henry McMaster and James Smith square off in first debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With less than three weeks until Election Day, the men vying to be South Carolina's next governor got a chance Wednesday to begin drawing their final contrasts as…
2 arrested for attempted murder in Orangeburg Co.
Two men are charged in connection with a September shooting and theft of the car of and Orangeburg County man, according to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.
Gas deployed to end standoff with barricaded suspect in Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A suspect who had barricaded himself inside a Lexington home for five hours has been arrested by police. Lexington Police officers went to the home on the 200 block…
Update: Lexington police arrest suspected gunman in Roberts Street shooting
Lexington County Police say they've arrested the gunman involved in the Roberts Street shooting Wednesday.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to 880 million dollars
[gtxvideo vid='fOdKvaTQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fOdKvaTQ.jpg' vtitle='No Mega Millions winner'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- If you didn't jump in on the chance at millions of dollars then you still have time to enter the Mega Millions drawing Friday. No one hit the jackpot…
Shakin' Dave Aiken enjoys local fair food
There are only a few days left for the South Carolina State Fair but that is not keeping Shakin' Dave Aiken from checking out every booth he can. See what he sampled today.
Equipment stolen from a local non-profit that helps underserved children
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-- A local non-profit that helps underserved and homeless children has $10,000 equipment stolen from them in the middle of the night. A place you would usually hear kids laughing and…
Lexington Police respond to barricaded suspect on Coventry Drive
The 100 block of Coventry Drive to Teesdale Court is closed to all traffic as the Lexington Police Department responds to a suspect who has barricaded themself in a home wanted on multiple warrants.
Midlands Tech Welding agreement with High Schools
[gtxvideo vid='keHBzK2U' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/keHBzK2U.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Tech Welding agreement with area High Schools'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Midlands Technical College is making it easier to train the welders of the future. On Tuesday, the school announced a new agreement that will award college credit for…
Attempted murder suspect sought in W. Columbia
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in West Columbia are searching for a suspect in a recent shooting. Investigators say the man seen in this surveillance image shot a victim multiple times…
Sheriff on Florence Officer Shooting: "One of the worst crime scenes I've ever seen"
[gtxvideo vid='EMAqHnXg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EMAqHnXg.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff: "One of the worst crime scenes I've ever seen"'] FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)-- New details are emerging in the investigation of the Florence shooting that left one officer dead and six others injured, earlier this month. Investigators say…
Senator Bernie Sanders headed to the Capital City
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McMaster, Smith set to hold first gubernatorial debate
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Voter registration deadline in the Palmetto State
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ABC Columbia speaks with Deputy involved in A&E 'Live PD' Chase
[gtxvideo vid='qWWsUXPL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qWWsUXPL.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia speaks with Deputy involved in 'Live PD' Chase'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Three shoplifting suspects were arrested Saturday, after Richland County Deputies say a chase ended in a violent crash. That crash also sent a deputy to…
Deadline to register for general election
If you haven't already done so, you only have one more day to register to vote.
Lexington man sentenced to 15 years after robbing local hotel
A Lexington County has been sentenced to 15 years in prison without parole after robbing a hotel in the Midlands.
Midlands high school opens mystery box from 1931 found by construction crew
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)- A piece of history found on a Midlands high school campus has finally been revealed. Students and staff gathered at Brookland-Cayce High School to open a time capsule that…
Shakin' Dave Aiken fair fun
Shakin' Dave Aiken is back out on the Midway testing out the newest food to hit the South Carolina State Fair this year. Click below to see what he is trying today.
SC fifth graders create roller coasters for science
[gtxvideo vid='akz5V5Nt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/akz5V5Nt.jpg' vtitle='StudentRollerCoasters'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Students at Caughman Road Elementary School are learning about the science behind roller coasters. As a class project, fifth-grade students used what they learned about gravity and engineering to build working miniature…
Midlands Tech offers welding program
Midlands tech is starting a new program to help future welders get a edge over the competition in the work force.
Lexington PD identifies fatality in I-20 crash
The Lexington County Coroner has identified 72-year-old Michael John Callahan as the person who died in an accident along I-20 near South Lake Drive.
Wilson calls for re-authorization of Conservation Fund
Lexington Co., S.C.(WOLO)-- Preserving the Saluda River and other outdoor areas for generations to come. Tuesday morning US Representative Joe Wilson and the Conservation Voters of South Carolina held a news conference calling…
