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Teen Injured in Hopkins Shooting Dies

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Columbia teen died Saturday evening after being shot earlier in the week. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Amon D. Rice,17, died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The shooting incident happened on…

Inmate,18, dead after being found unresponsive at Columbia Prison

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-An investigation is underway to determine what killed an 18-year-old inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell Friday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Jamarcus Hykeem Dawkins, 18, was found unresponsive in his cell at…

Deputies Investigate Deadly Shooting in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Smith Street in reference to a shots fired call just after 11:00pm. There deputies say they found…

Study on Effectiveness of HPV Vaccine

ABC NEWS--ย Vver the course of 30 years, the number of recommended vaccines has tripled. The vaccine against the human papilloma virus, or hpv, is one of the newer ones. ABC News'…

SC Horse Found Shot to Death says Owner

(Photo: Brooke Gasque) GALIVANTS FERRY, S.C. (AP) - A 5-year-old boy's horse has been found dead with a gunshot wound in South Carolina and his mother says she is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and…

South Carolina plans statue of hoops star A'ja Wilson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Basketball star A'ja Wilson is getting a statue at South Carolina. University President Harris Pastides closed graduation ceremonies Saturday by announcing the school plans to build a statue of…

Ready for Crawfish? Rosewood Crawfish Festival in Columbia

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--The 13th Rosewood Crawfish Festival returns this weekend to the Capital City.ย  According to Dave Britt with the Rosewood Business Association, this years event starts with the Crawdaddy Dash, followed by the day long festival. Britt says that…

The Poultry Festival Kicks Off

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not check out the poultry festival giving visitors a chance to dine of chicken served up in a variety of ways.

Harvest Hope Stamp Out Hunger Saturday with Postal Service

[gtxvideo vid='W1aTqu0R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W1aTqu0R.jpg' vtitle='Harvest Hope Stamp Out Hunger Saturday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--You have a chance to help Harvest Hope Food Bank and the U-S Postal Service "Stamp" out hunger. This saturday Postal Carriers will collect non-perishable food donations. All you…

An Extra Special Prom Night

It's prom season and some amazing students who may not have otherwise had a chance to go, made memories organizers hope will last forever.

Supreme Court Justice Donald Beatty receives honorary degree from USC Law School

[gtxvideo vid='CUt2ENxc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CUt2ENxc.jpg' vtitle='SC Law School Graduation'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina Law School held its commencement ceremony on the historic Horseshoe today. State Supreme Court Justice Donald Beatty received an honorary degree. Graduation ceremonies were…

Charleston Mayor Latest

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The mayor of a South Carolina city has been suspended as conservator for a woman after a judge ruled the conservator failed to get advance approval for several loans. Media outlets reported Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg…

Plutonium core recommendations

The National Nuclear Security Administration make s recommendations on the production of plutonium cores. Click here to see how South Carolina will play a part in the advice being given.

Family wants answers after horse found dead with bullet wound

[gtxvideo vid='oiNApzHm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oiNApzHm.jpg' vtitle='Family Horse Shot and Killed'] (WOLO, WPDE) - Heart break struck for an Horry County family when their horse was found shot and killed. It happened in the middle of the night Wednesday (5/9). Imagine having to…

Law enforcement arrives to begin Special Olympics Torch Run

[gtxvideo vid='vhrvD4RN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vhrvD4RN.jpg' vtitle='Special Olympics Torch Run'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Law enforcement officers from across the state arrived in Columbia Friday (5/11) for the annual "Special Olympics Torch Run". The South Carolina Special Olympics gets underway Saturday. Officers we…

Sen. Graham visits John McCain after complications from brain surgery

[gtxvideo vid='EaP5Ka3n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EaP5Ka3n.jpg' vtitle='Sen. Graham Updates McCain's Health'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says his friend and fellow Senator, John McCain, is in good spirits after complications from brain surgery. Graham says he spent several days…

Hattie Sims portrait unveiled

[gtxvideo vid='lIeZLwXZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lIeZLwXZ.jpg' vtitle='Hattie Sims Portrait'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - County officials unveiled a portrait of the county's first African American female magistrate judge, Hattie Sims, this morning. Sims' fellow judges as well as members of her family were on…

Warrant: Prison guard stomped handcuffed SC inmate

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a South Carolina prison guard has been charged with assault and battery after he stomped on a handcuffed inmate. An arrest warrant said Antonio Burns attacked the inmate April 28 at Lee Correctional Institution…

Upstate woman on the run with six children found in Alabama

OCONEE CO., SC (WOLO) - A missing mother, Jennafer Price, 33, and her six missing children have been located safe in Autauga County, Alabama, near Montgomery. According to the Oconee County Sheriff's Office, Price and her children went missing Wednesday…

Illegal chop shop busted with drugs and guns in Gaston

LEXINGTON, S.C. โ€“ Officers say they seized an assortment of firearms and drugs before busting a chop shop last week at a Gaston home. Three men and three women were arrested on a wide array of charges. โ€œDeputies received a…

2018 Academic All-Stars Recognition Banquet- Richland One

[gtxvideo vid='Ni6Qqf9C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ni6Qqf9C.jpg' vtitle='Richland District One Honors Top Seniors'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Honored for being the top of their class. Thursday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center the top 10 percent of seniors for the Richland School District One class were…

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