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Arrest made in Lexington school threat

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with school threats made on social media yesterday (4/24), say Lexington Police. On Monday, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers…

Researchers in South Carolina play tag the alligators

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - An old children's story speaks of mice putting a bell on a cat's tail. Researchers in South Carolina are tagging alligators' tails. And necks. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports researchers from Clemson…

Fleetwood Mac Coming to Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- It's not a rumor, Fleetwood Mac is coming to Columbia! Wednesday the Colonial Life Arena announced the legendary rock group will bring its North American tour to the Colonial Life Arena on February 22nd 2019. Tickets go…

House Votes to Cut SCE&G VC Summer Surcharge

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)--SCE&G customers are one step closer to no longer having to pay for the failed VC Summer nuclear project. Wednesday the house voted to cut the entire eighteen percent surcharge currently on customer's bills. The senate's version…

SC corrections employees charged in contraband ring

COLUMBIA, SC (AP)- More than a dozen South Carolina corrections employees are facing federal charges related to bribery and bringing contraband into the state's institutions a week after a deadly prison riot, according to federal court documents obtained by The Associated Press on…

Teen Arrested, 2nd Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery at Subway

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies have arrested a teenager and are searching for another suspect after an armed robbery Tuesday night. Deputies say Aaron Bradley,18, stole an unknown amount of cash from the Subway on Hardscrabble Road after…

USC Dance Marathon events recognized by SC governor

[gtxvideo vid='LZVIlKx4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LZVIlKx4.jpg' vtitle='dance marathon day'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared April 25 as S.C. Dance Marathon Day. In 2018, USC Dance Marathon, one of the state's largest dance marathon events, raised more than…

President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads

[gtxvideo vid='d69ukqnz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d69ukqnz.jpg' vtitle='President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster is about to hit the airways with his biggest backer. Tuesday (4/24) Governor McMaster's campaign announced ads will begin airing Wednesday…

RCSD honored by S.C. House and Senate

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department was honored today (4/22) with resolutions by both the S.C. House and Senate highlighting the contributions the agency has given to the area and how participating on LivePD has helped demonstrate…

Man wanted in hit & run accident turns himself in

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection with a Two Notch Rd. pedestrian hit and run collision that happened on Sunday (4/22). Joshua Myers turned himself into CPD officers this afternoon after being accused of…

Causes of Death Released for Inmates Killed in Riot

Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The coroner's office in Lee Co. has released the causes of death for the seven inmates killed in a riot last week. Coroner Larry Logan says the men likely bled to death from sharp force wounds…

Palmetto Clean Fuels Launches Plug in SC Campaign

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new Clean Fuel campaign will be launched today. Organizers say it is the official launch of the Plug in SC campaign to standardize Electric Vehicle (EV) signage and pavement markings throughout the state. A ribbon-cutting at the…

13th annual Crawfish Festival lineup announced

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- The music lineup for the 13th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival has been announced. The Crawfish crowd will get down to Susto, The High Divers, The Travelin' Kine, The Black Iron Gathering, Megan Jean…

81-year-old identified as victim in fatal crash

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner Margret has identified the person involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at 9:00 a.m. this morning (4/23) at Pleasant View Dr. and Edmund Highway. According to Fisher, Paul Matthew Becker,…

Midlands Tech psych students drop off toys at Ronald McDonald House

[gtxvideo vid='DUOAjJcX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DUOAjJcX.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Tech psych students drop off toys at Ronald Mc'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Psychology students at Midlands Tech had the chance to brighten the days of kids going through a tough time. Students in Holly Beard's…

Dylann Roof's sister in court on drug, weapons charge

[gtxvideo vid='onRtrqBg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/onRtrqBg.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof's sister in court on drug, weapons charge'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Dylann Roof's sister was in court Monday (4/23) morning. Morgan Roof had her first appearance in a Richland County courtroom on drug and weapons…

Fake Prescription Pill Arrests

Lexington County Deputies arrest a couple accused of trying to use a fake prescription pad to nab nearly a hundred Oxycodone pills.

Riverbanks Zoo Unveils Cub Cam

The cubs born last week to lioness Thabisa are becoming a sensation and you can catch them on a new cub cam at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens.

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