Sumter police arrest 3, search for fourth suspect in pawn shop armed robbery
The Sumter County Police Department arrested three men and are looking for a fourth suspect for robbing a pawn shop.
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Woman charged with burning her 8 year old sister
A 23 year old woman is arrested after authorities say she burned her 8 year old sister as a form of punishment.
Son of accused Florence shooter hearing cut short
FLORENCE,SC (WOLO)- Seth Hopkins, a man accused of murdering two officers and injuring five others in Florence, had his preliminary hearing on Thursday morning. The 28-year-old faced a judge a…
Light the Night hopes to illuminate Cancer awareness
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Light the Night is an event that is hosted by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with a goal of raising money and awareness about blood cancers that organizers say…
A corporation at Midlands Tech's industrial park added a 150k square foot facility
[gtxvideo vid='MeHpTEx3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MeHpTEx3.jpg' vtitle='RITEDOSE CORP'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A large addition has been added to the Midlands Tech Enterprise campus in northeast Columbia. State leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday (11/1) for the Ritedose Corporation's new 150,000 square…
Hearing on the Dominion Energy and SCANA merger underway
[gtxvideo vid='vR73ye8d' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vR73ye8d.jpg' vtitle='Hearings'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The state's Public Service Commission hearing for the failed VC Nuclear project began this morning. The hearing begins at 10 a.m. at the PSC office on Executive Center Drive in Columbia and…
Son of suspected Florence County shooter appears in court
[gtxvideo vid='N3RkyN36' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/N3RkyN36.jpg' vtitle='Son of suspected Florence shooter appears in court'] FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The son of the man accused of ambushing Florence County officers as they responded to his home earlier this month to execute a search…
Senior Pets: Adoption Special at Columbia Animal Services
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for an older pet to bring home? According to the Columbia Animal Services, November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Officials say during the month of November all adoption fees will be waived for all dogs…
Vote 2018: Voters heads to polls Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters are getting ready to head to the polls on Tuesday November 6, 2018 for the General Election. Absentee voting is already underway. Voters this year are deciding on a number of key…
Special Report: Meet the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw Air Force Base
The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team travels the world, working to inspire a love of aviation in the next generation.
Sumter police search for person of interest for fatal South Salem shooting
Sumter Police are looking for a person of interest in connection to a drive by shooting on South Salem Street.
Orange is the New Black actress backs James Smith for SC Gov.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate, James Smith received an endorsement from a South Carolina Netflix star.
Alleged career criminal captured in Kershaw County
A man the Kershaw County Sheriff called a serial thief was arrested on Wednesday.
Five Points offers locals another safe Halloween opportunity
On Halloween night, families made their way to Five Points to celebrate the holiday in a place they know is safe.
Midlands community gets spooky for Halloween
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands community known for going all out on Halloween has done it again. Last year 1,800 people did their trick or treating in the Elmwood Park community, and this year…
City cancels annual Breast Cancer Conference and Breakfast
The City of Columbia cancels their annual Breast Cancer fundraiser. Click here to find out you can still help donate to the cause.
Kids at Palmetto Health Children's Hospital still got to trick-or-treat
[gtxvideo vid='K7VYqqBF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K7VYqqBF.jpg' vtitle='HOSPITAL HALLOWEEN'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Some trick-or-treaters got their candy a little early on Halloween morning. Palmetto Health Richland Children's Hospital held their annual Halloween Carnival Wednesday (10/31) morning. Hospitalized children and their families had the…
Third suspect in Columbia murder arrested in New York
Investigators said around 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Dashawn Muldow turned himself in to authorities in Albany, N.Y.
Not so spooky Halloween is early sweet treat for kids
[gtxvideo vid='IUcJolWP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IUcJolWP.jpg' vtitle='LIBRARY TRICK OR TREAT'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- We've been telling you about it for days and tonight the little ghouls and goblins came out to enjoy a chance to celebrate Halloween early. The Richland County library…
Halloween safety tips that keep the fear out of the fright night
You don't have much time left before Halloween creeps out until next year. Here are a few safety tips you may want to keep in mind.
Special Report: Meet the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw Air Force Base
[gtxvideo vid='bRDIFZlh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bRDIFZlh.jpg' vtitle='F16 PROMO'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - At Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, a team of experts is working to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers, and maintainers through the F-16 Fighting Falcon. ABC Columbia's Claire…
There is still time to cast an absentee ballot in person
The Richland County of Elections is encouraging everyone to get out and vote.
Florence shooting suspect Fred Hopkins believes his constitutional rights were breached
EFFINGHAM, S.C. (WOLO)-- After lots of back and forth with the judge, he ended up waiving his right to have the preliminary hearing. Hopkins slowly limped into the courtroom and had quite a…
City of Columbia hosts Spooktacular Halloween
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia has a treat for you this Halloween. The city will once again host the “Spooktacular Halloween Carnival” on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Dutch Square Mall. According to organizers, the event will feature Escapology’s…
Dominion offers to manage portion of Santee Cooper
Columbia, S.C. (AP, WOLO)--Dominion Energy is now saying not only does it want to take over SCANA, it is also willing to manage part of state-owned utility Santee Cooper. In a…
