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Two arrested in connection with Lexington robberies

LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Gaston man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with two robberies at Lexington County stores during the week of Christmas. Jaren Meyers, 18, and Pearalisha Mills, 22, are charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, possessing…

Sumter Man Accused of Assaulting Children

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Sumter man is accused of sexually assaulting a five year old and a six year old. Brian Barefoot is charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Investigators say the alleged abuse took…

Deputies Investigating Drive-By Shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are investigating an overnight drive-by shooting. Investigators say just before 9pm Wednesday night deputies responded to a home on Emerald Valley Rd. near I-20. Deputies say a man was shot in the upper body.…

RCSD Chase Ends in Crash

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A chase involving a Richland Co. deputy ended in a crash Thursday morning. Investigators say around 8am Thursday the deputy was pursuing a suspect in a stolen car on Garners Ferry Rd. The suspect and the…

Kinetic Derby Day Event Information, Volunteer Sign Up

[gtxvideo vid='JrZ0bMqK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JrZ0bMqK.jpg' vtitle='Kinetic Derby Day Street Closings'] WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to roll. The City of West Columbia will host Kinetic Derby Day on April 21st. Along with the Derby, will be The Arts Fairwaye located along the 100…

Summer gas prices expected to be higher than 2017

[gtxvideo vid='DOVGgCAo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DOVGgCAo.jpg' vtitle='Summer gas prices expected to be higher than 2017'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - If you're planning any trips this summer you might want to plan on spending more in gas. Consumer experts say gas prices will be…

A Blooming State House

Spring has sprung and it definitely looked like it at the South Carolina State House thanks to a generous donation.

Cobbs Hill Man Died of Natural causes, Autopsy shows

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a man who was suspected of being beaten while picking up his newspaper in the Cobbs Hill Subdivision, was conducted on…

State Announces Take-Over of School District

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Superintendent Molly Spearman Wednesday declared a state of emergency in Williamsburg Co. Wednesday afternoon Spearman announced the state is taking over the Williamsburg Co. School District due to financial mismanagement, systemic programmatic issues, and poor student academic…

Daylight Saving Time Debate at State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Fall back or spring forward, that's the decision some South Carolina lawmakers want to leave in the hands of their voters. Members of a House subcommittee question Wednesday whether the Palmetto State should continue adjusting their…

Benedict College Inaugural Events

[gtxvideo vid='S8vyooef' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S8vyooef.jpg' vtitle='Benedict College Inaugural Events'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Benedict College is celebrating the upcoming Inauguration of the school's new president. Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis will be sworn in as the Fourteenth and First Female President on Friday. The college…

Love, Peace and Hip Hop Festival Kicks Off Wednesday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Love, Peace and Hip Hop, a five day Festival is here in the Capital City. The annual event is aimed at celebrating musical icons who've made a difference in the history of the musical genre. This…

Former Jail Guard in South Carolina Arrested

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A former jail guard in South Carolina has been arrested and charged with misconduct in office. Darlington County Sheriff's Lt. Robby Kilgo said in a news release Monday that Ashley Kameil Sims is accused of illegally…

Richland Searches for Burglary Suspects

[gtxvideo vid='IVHEpwIt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IVHEpwIt.jpg' vtitle='Richland Searches for Burglary Suspects'] Richland Co., SC ( WOLO) ---- The Richalnd County Sheriff's Department is hoping you recognize these three men they are searching for. Deputies say the trio kicked in the back door of…

SC ranks 9th from the bottom for millennials

[gtxvideo vid='GGmYuelE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GGmYuelE.jpg' vtitle='SC ranks 9th from the bottom for millennials'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Experts say millennials make up the largest generation in the US but earn 20 percent less than the baby boomers did at the same age.…

Mom accused of taking shot 2-year-old from SC to NY

[gtxvideo vid='jVQdpB5C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jVQdpB5C.jpg' vtitle='Mom accused of taking shot 2-year-old from SC to NY'] CONWAY, SC (WOLO) - A mother in Conway is accused of refusing to get her son help after he was shot in the leg. Police say she…

Lexington man sentenced to 15 years for trafficking meth

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Robert Tyler Geiger, 30, was sentenced today to 15 years for Trafficking Methamphetamine.   Geiger pled guilty instead of going forward with his trial. Evidence in the case established that shortly after midnight on August 20th, 2017, Troopers…

Attorney General responds to Norman controversy

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Attorney General Alan Wilson says U.S. Representative Ralph Norman will not face charges for placing a loaded handgun on a table during a campaign event. In a statement released today,  Wilson said the actions of the…

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