Investigator Kevin Lawrence talks about his decision to leave A&E's Live PD
Investigator Kevin Lawrence is moving into a new role with the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
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Deputies: 2 Arrested in Armed Robbery, 2 More on the Run
[gtxvideo vid='XTGz2AAr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XTGz2AAr.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: 2 Arrested in Armed Robbery, 2 More on the Ru'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- Orangeburg County Deputies have arrested two suspected armed robbers but are looking for two more suspects. Deputies say 25-year-old Shawna Burch and 23-year-old…
Police Searching for Man Accused of Robbing Elderly Woman at Knifepoint
[gtxvideo vid='SVun6Otp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SVun6Otp.jpg' vtitle='Deputies Searching for Man Accused of Robbing Elderly'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Lexington Police need your help to find a suspect, they say, robbed an elderly woman at knife point. This is a composite sketch of the man police…
Deputies Seeking Suspect in Swansea Shooting
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Lexington Co. are searching for a suspect in a Wednesday night shooting in Swansea. Investigators say Charlie Robinson of Gilbert is wanted in connection with the shooting death of Robert All on Toole Smith Rd.…
Samsung Electronics America to Expand in SC Upstate
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) (WOLO)- Samsung Electronics America is expanding its presence in South Carolina. The company announced Thursday the opening of a new customer care center in Greenville. Officials say it'll help…
701 Whaley showcases "Uncovered"
A new art exhibit is on disp[lay at a new contemporary art center at 701 Whaley
22-year-old identified as victim in Toole Smith Rd. shooting
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred shortly after 11 p.m. last night (7/11) in Swansea. According to Fisher, 22-year-old…
Lexington PD searching for armed robbery suspect
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington PD Chief Terrence Green is looking for the community's help in identifying a male subject who was involved in a recent armed robbery outside of the Shary's Cuts for…
Sparks fly in committee hearing as FBI Agent, SC congressman have heated exchange
[gtxvideo vid='NmJDq7AL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NmJDq7AL.jpg' vtitle='FBI testimony'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - The FBI agent who President Donald Trump repeatedly blasted on Twitter accusing him of bias testified in public for the first time. The testimony included a heated exchange between the agent…
Riverbanks Zoo needs your help naming lion cubs
[gtxvideo vid='0eVjeZkD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0eVjeZkD.jpg' vtitle='Help name lion cubs'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Riverbanks Zoo is looking for the community's help to name their new lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo's website.…
Build-A-Bear creates chaos in malls across the country with 'pay your age' promotion
[gtxvideo vid='y8edf7Lm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y8edf7Lm.jpg' vtitle='Build-A-Bear'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Build-A-Bear workshop had people flocking to malls across the country today with their "pay your age" promotion. One Midlands mom, Melanie Robinson, and her daughters Rebecca and Raven were able to snap some…
Guard members return
More than 2 hundred soldiers return home to Columbia after fighting for the Country over the past year overseas.
15 soldiers transported to hospital after lightning strike at Ft. Jackson
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials say 15 soldiers have been transported to the hospital after a lightning strike on the field where they were training. There are no serious injuries reported at this time.
West Columbia man gets 20 years for armed robbery and burglaries
West Columbia man who plead guilty to burglaries and an armed robbery is sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Man Sentenced: planning alleged Church Attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A white supremacist has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for illegally buying a gun authorities say he planned to use in an attack similar to the South Carolina church shootings. U.S. Attorney Sherri…
Students at USC will pay higher tuition costs
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Smoke from Contained Forest Fire might still be seen near Harbison
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the Columbia Fire Department, residents or drivers in the area of Harbison Boulevard may still see smoke in the air Thursday. The smoke is caused by a Wednesday night fire in Harbison State Forest. The…
Lexington Deputies are still investigating a fatal shooting in Swansea
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is still investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SUV kills Danish girl on Charleston sidewalk, Driver Charged
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - An 11-year-old Danish girl has died after she was struck by a vehicle while walking with her parents in South Carolina earlier this week. News outlets reported the Charleston County Coroner's Office said Selma Akguel of…
UPDATE: Harbison State Forest fire contained, crews monitoring
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Fire Department and South Carolina Forestry Commission worked to contain a woods fire in the Harbison State Forest Wednesday (7/11) night. According to the Forestry Commission,…
Coroner identifies victim in deadly Lexington shooting
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim of a shooting yesterday in the 600 block of Woodtail Dr. 46-year-old Norman Cherry, Jr. suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced dead at…
Federal Judge sentences white supremacist who wanted to carry out an attack in the spirit of Dylann Roof
[gtxvideo vid='SDA5G18V' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SDA5G18V.jpg' vtitle='McDowell sentenced'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A man authorities describe as a white supremacist was sentenced Wednesday (7/11) in federal court. A spokesperson for the US Attorney's Office says Benjamin McDowell was sentenced to to close to…
Thousands of Voting Machines Are Susceptible To Hackers and Are Unreliable, Lawsuit Claims
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)-- A lawsuit against the states election commission claims thousands of voting machines are susceptible to Russian hackers and have “deep security flaws.” Former state senator Phil Leventis said it does not…
Bill Clinton Coming to USC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Columbia. Wednesday USC announced President Clinton will speak at an August 6th reception to officially open the special collections of Dick Riley as part of…
Broad River Rd. temporarily shut down due to fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Broad River Rd. is re-opened after being temporarily shut down due to a house fire in the area. TRAFFIC ALERT: Broad River Rd shut down near 3100 block due to working house fire. Avoid the area.…
