Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Teresa Yarborough-Walker pled guilty to theft of government funds. Evidence presented at the hearing established that Walker was the human resources supervisor for Genesis Health Care, Inc. Genesis is…
IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- The accident happened around 9:40 Thursday night. Irmo police say the stolen 2008 Pontiac G6 was going 55 miles per hour in a 35 zone, and then lost control.…
Richland, S.C. (WOLO) – Through Richland County’s use of federal disaster recovery funds, a resident displaced by the October 2015 flood now has a new house to call home. Judith Spry is the first of several flood survivors to receive a new house through the County’s…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Chief Terrence Green is requesting the help of the Town of Lexington community in identifying two male subjects who approached children asking if they needed a ride in two separate incidents. On the afternoon of Saturday, March…
Police say the driver of a tour bus headed to the Master's in Augusta was under the influence when the bus he was driving flipped sending 9 people to the hospital.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Riverbanks Zoo has welcomed a new family member. On Monday afternoon one of Riverbank's giraffes, Ginger, gave birth to a healthy female calf. Zoo officials say the calf was born healthy. standing at 5'7 and weighed…
Lexington County, SC (WOLO) - Deputies say their searching for two suspects who broke into a home on Lawson Road, and were caught on video rummaging through drawers, using a fire extinguisher inside,…
[gtxvideo vid='as0n3pII' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/as0n3pII.jpg' vtitle='Wren'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The Women's Right and Empowerment Network (WREN) is planning their second summit, themed "Women's Economic Empowerment," for Monday and Tuesday. According to WREN Communication Director Emme Crawford, the first day will include speakers, breakout…
[gtxvideo vid='s92ry5rc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s92ry5rc.jpg' vtitle='Nami Walk'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The annual NAMI Walk for Mental Health promises exercise and a message. According to Companion Benefit Alternatives Amanda Downey, the walk is planned for Saturday morning at Finlay Park. Downey says that a…
Lancaster, S.C. (WOLO)- The mayor of Lancaster, John Howard died of lung cancer in a North Carolina hospital on Tuesday says the city's administrator. Howard, 67, was elected to office in February of 2016, after the death of former Mayor Joe Shaw.…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) - Officials say they've identified the person who's skeletal remains were discovered by children playing in the woods last month. Using dental records and DNA, the Sumter County coroner says the remains were those of Michael Thompson. The cause of death has…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hosting Decoda, a NYC-based chamber music ensemble, for the fifth consecutive year to create and perform an original 90-minute musical written by inmates in the Better Living Incentive Community (BLIC)…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A West Columbia woman has been charged with four counts of burglary after investigators said they determined she stole jewelry from residents of a retirement community. Lachanda Langley, 39, was employed at the Columbia Presbyterian Community…
The State House was full of the sound of music in an effort get more people to hang out and enjoy the State House grounds.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's office is warning the public of a scam in Columbia and needs resident's help identifying the two suspects involved. On March 13, 2018, a woman reported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department that she was the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- A shocking vote to some members of the Richland County Council, removing County Administrator Gerald Seals causes tension on the county council board. Emotions ran high in a very…
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - North Charleston Police are investigating the death of an infant left in a hot car Tuesday (4/4). According to CPD, the father of the infant informed them that "he was supposed to drop his child…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -A former mayor says funding from South Carolina would allow construction to start on the planned International African American Museum. Former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley told The Post and Courier of Charleston that a $5 million infusion…
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A man in his 60s that was assaulted outside of his Lexington County home has died. The assault happened around 5 a.m. outside the man's Wesley Court home when he…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators in Charlotte say a man wanted for murder there may be in the Midlands or the Upstate. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say Joseph Abercrombie, 32 is wanted for the murder of Antwain Price. Police say Abercrobie may…
[gtxvideo vid='6cuDoeNt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6cuDoeNt.jpg' vtitle='HPV Vaccine Study'] ABC NEWS-- The HPV Vaccine is given to children to prevent cancers in later life but one group isn't getting it as frequently. Why not? ABC News Correspondent Serena Marshall has the story.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The House has approved a bill to re-establish the state's limit on how many liquor stores a person or business can own. In a 100-1 vote on Tuesday, the House agreed with a Senate proposal limiting…
Sumter arrests man accused of shooting iat least 9 rounds shots into an occupied home. Police say one of those residents was a sleeping 5 year old little girl.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Taking away power from those on the board of Santee Cooper. The House made some important amendments Tuesday deciding the future for ratepayers and the oversight of the state-owned electric company. The House passed a bill taking away…
Three companies are coming together to fight hunger here in the Midlands.
