Sumter teen arrested after threatening to commit shooting at Sumter County high school
A Sumter teenager was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 16, for threatening to commit a shooting at a Sumter County high school.
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Richland Co. coroner identifies victim of Colony Apartments shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the person who died due to a fatal shooting that happened at an apartment complex, said the coroner's office.
Dawn Staley make's history as highest paid college women’s basketball coach
South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball Team Head Coach Dawn Staley has made history.
S.C. National Guard to secure Presidential inauguration
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Palmetto State will be well represented at Monday's Presidential inauguration. Officials with the South Carolina National Guard say approximately 200 of its Guardsmen and women will take…
S.C. Rep. Will Wheeler steps down just days into legislative session
Representative William Wheeler (D-District 50) announces plans to leave office during House meeting Thursday
KCSO: Man shoots himself after stand-off with deputies
Kershaw County investigators say a Thursday stand-off has ended in a death.
Local Living: King Day at the Dome
Local Living: King Day at the Dome
Spring Lake management under fire for lack of action as residents scramble to find new homes
"It's a shame that people will treat others this way," says resident Dona Edmonds.
FAPD: Person responsible for multiple neighborhood fires arrested
Forest Acres has arrested a person officers say is responsible for the 6 fires that happened on Sunday, Jan. 13.
Lexington gang member sentenced to two-years after pleading guilty to escaping from federal re-entry facility
A Lexington gang member has been sentenced to two years after pleading guilty to escaping from a federal re-entry facility.
Player wins lottery after letting clerk pick ticket
A customer at a Manning convenience store won $500,000 after they asked the clerk to pick out a lottery ticket, said officials.
Richland Co. Rep. files articles of Impeachment of treasurer following $1.8 billion accounting error
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday morning Richland County Representative Heather Bauer announced she has filed articles of impeachment against SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis. Bauer says, over almost a decade, the treasurer knew or should have known of serious reporting errors. The…
Columbia Police investigating suspicious Cardamom Court death
Columbia Police is investigating a suspicious death that happened in the 100 block of Cardamom Court, said investigators.
King Day at the Dome new clear bag policy
There is a new security measure coming to this year’s king Day at the Dome ceremony.
Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
At least eight states — California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia — have enacted measures banning or restricting students’ use of cellphones in schools.
$1.8 billion isn't missing after all in South Carolina but questions remain about accounting error
It turns out that $1.8 billion in South Carolina state funds weren't just sitting in a bank account waiting to be spent.
Pedestrian struck and killed on Wilson Road in Newberry Co.
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday night on Wilson Road near Wise Street.
Number of people flying in, out of CAE continues growing
According to newly released numbers more people than ever are flying out of CAE
More arrests made in connection to Murder of Richland teen
We are learning of more arrests in connection with the of a murdered Richland County teenager.
CPD: 1 person arrested in connection with deadly Colony Apartments shooting
Columbia Police have arrested one person in connection with a deadly shooting at the Colony Apartments.
Local Red Cross volunteers help wildfire victims in Los Angeles
Jan Herczogh from Seneca, SC says she first volunteered during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and has been giving back ever since -- now serving as a kitchen manager at a shelter for Veterans in downtown Los Angeles.
Local Living: Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo, Restaurant Week, Festival of Laughs, RV Expo
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy
Gaston man sentenced to 28 years in prison for trying to kill ex-girlfriend
A Gaston man will spend nearly 30 years in prison for trying to kill his ex-girlfriend.
2 arrested in connection with targeted Calhoun County shooting
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people in connection to a targeted shooting that missed people inside of a home over the weekend, said the sheriff's office.
Lexington Police need help identifying 2 people accused of shoplifting at ULTA Beauty
Lexington Police Department need help identifying two people who are alleged to have been involved in a shoplifting incident at ULTA Beauty on January 2, said officers.
