Five Points shooting victim's mother speaks out against gun violence
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A Midlands fraternity and the city of Columbia held a vigil to bring awareness to gun violence. The vigil was in honor of Howard Boone Jr. who was shot in…
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#FightFarrahFight sweeps nation as Florence deputy remains in critical condition
Florence County Deputy Farrah Turner remains in critical condition after the Florence shooting incident on Oct. 3.
Superintendent candidate drops out of race, three weeks before mid-term election
The Democratic nominee for Superintendent of Education announced that he is pulling out of the race after reports surfaced that had a prior felony conviction.
Polio-like illness hospitalizes SC 3-year-old
[gtxvideo vid='iBR6sXnZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iBR6sXnZ.jpg' vtitle='3YO WITH AFM'] GREENVILLE, SC (WOLO) - A rare polio-like illness that causes paralysis is affecting children across the country. Now, a mother in the upstate is sending out a warning to parents after the illness put…
Orangeburg teen arrested after video shows student being choked with a belt on a school bus
[gtxvideo vid='QyY9pyiA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QyY9pyiA.jpg' vtitle='OBURG BELT'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO,WCSC) - An Orangeburg teenager faces charges of assault and battery after a video surfaced showing a student being choked by a belt on a school bus. The victim's mother talked about what…
British Airways announces non-stop flights from South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the Governor's office, British Airways has announced plans for new, non-stop air service between London’s Heathrow Airport and the Charleston International Airport. The twice-weekly flight, slated to start in April 2019, marks the first direct trans-Atlantic…
Richland Co. man charged with attempted murder in shooting
A Richland County man is behind bars accused for attempted murder after police say he shot a man twice and fled the area.
Fun at the SC State Fair
[gtxvideo vid='J7YQpzED' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/J7YQpzED.jpg' vtitle='Fun at the SC State Fair'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We hit the midway for a look at all the rides, and treats, from fried foods to sweet delights the State Fair offers up a variety of fair…
McMaster and Smith Square off in Governor's Debate
[gtxvideo vid='7GBsHy8m' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7GBsHy8m.jpg' vtitle='McMaster and Smith Square off in Governor's Debate'] FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)-- Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Governor Henry McMaster and Democrat James Smith, met Wednesday in the first of two debates. The debate, set for October 17, was held at…
Wanted suspect behind bars following shooting
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Barricaded Suspect Arrested, Facing Numerous Charges say Lexington Police
[gtxvideo vid='aGThLQEL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aGThLQEL.jpg' vtitle='Barricaded Suspect Arrested, Facing Numerous Charges'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -The Lexington Police Department says a suspect who barricaded himself inside a home on Wednesday, now faces numerous charges. Lexington Police officers say they went to the home…
Riverbanks Zoo welcomes new baby gorilla
The zoo announce on Wednesday the birth of Western Low-land gorilla.
Study says: Nurse shortage expected in SC over the next 10 years
According to a report written by analysts with RegisteredNursing.org, South Carolina is expected to experience a mass shortage in Registered Nurses in the next 10 years.
Lexington Medical Center hiring more nurses as construction nears an end
The Lexington Medical Center announces it needs more nurses as it is close to completing its new patient care tower.
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.
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…
