Multi-agency effort nabs man in widespread cigarette theft
A multi-agency effort resulted in an Orangeburg man being charged with stealing cigarettes from Midlands businesses, Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies announced.
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Not on Our Campus, USC Tackles Racism
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Headaches, Taking the Pain Away Without a Pill
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Mother of Train Crash Victim Speaks Out
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) - The mother of an Amtrak engineer killed in a crash in South Carolina says he was rattled by another crash less than a year before. Catherine Kempf says her son's train hit a vehicle at a…
Tax Reform in DC Helping SC
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Congressman Joe Wilson says recent tax reform passed in Washington is yielding results right here in the Midlands. Monday morning Wilson stopped by Mooneyhan's auto service in West Columbia to congratulate him on his recent expansion…
3 high school student killed in Laurens Co wreck
[gtxvideo vid='DymcAOFW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DymcAOFW.jpg' vtitle='3 high school student killed in Laurens Co wreck'] LAURENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Three high school students were killed in a head on collision in the upstate Sunday (2/5). The Highway Patrol says the accident happened…
Expecting mother, unborn child identified in fatal wreck
[gtxvideo vid='O05rbH2Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O05rbH2Y.jpg' vtitle='Expecting mother, unborn child identified in fatal wrec'] DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - The Darlington County Coroner's Office released the names of five people killed in an accident over the weekend. The victims included Chikari Douglas-Rouse, 28,…
Health Minute: Never Too Late for a Flu Shot
Columbia, SC (WOLO) This year's flu season is rivaling the worst in recent years, and it's not over yet. the good news is, you still have time to protect yourself. Mary Moloney explains why it's never too late to get…
Missing Sumter Woman Sought
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is hoping you can help them track down a woman who has been missing since Monday morning.
Students at Pine Ridge Middle Send Messages of Hope to Amtrak Survivors
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Right after the Amtrak and CSX trains collided Sunday, Pine Ridge Middle School opened its doors to help survivor. Although all the victims are off the campus, students…
NTSB on Amtrak Train Crash: 'A lot has been done, a lot still needs to be done'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The NTSB has released new details in the Amtrak train crash in Cayce. The NTSB says the event data recorder was recovered from the wreckage. According to the NTSB Chair, 7 seconds before the end of the recorder,…
Sheriff Warns of Child Porn Video Circulating on Facebook
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is urging you to be on the look out for a explicit video that has gone viral.
City of Cayce Mayor Responds to Amtrak Train Crash
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- City of Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, released the following statement Monday, about the Amtrak train collision Sunday morning. "Yesterday, tragedy struck as two trains collided only a few miles from City Hall including the loss of two men,…
Boil Water Advisory for parts of West Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Residents in parts of West Columbia need to boil their water before drinking, due to a water line leak. Residents are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to…
World's Longest Zip Line, Thrill Seekers
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History of Recent Amtrak Crashes
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Make Lucille fur-ever yours during Valentine's adoption special
Both Columbia and Lexington Animal Services are hosting an adoption special, Fur-Ever Yours, from February 12 through 17, in conjunction with Valentine's Day.
Students, families invited to college fair at Camden High School
Camden High School is inviting interested students and their families to a college fair Saturday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Columbia Police Arrest Man in Connection to Deadly Shooting
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting that happened Saturday. Officers say Jennings and the male victim argued before the incident on Beaumont Avenue. Police say when they arrived a male victim was found…
NTSB On Scene of Amtrak Crash in Cayce
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The NTSB is on the ground in Lexington County to investigate the Amtrak Train crash in Cayce. The Miami-bound Amtrak train appeared to be on the wrong track when it collided with a freight train early Sunday…
Palmetto Health Officials Update: Number of Patients Treated in Train Crash
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Palmetto Health hospitals say they are treating patients from the Amtrak train crash. Here are the latest numbers from Hospital officials: Palmetto Health did receive 62 patients: 59 adults and…
Amtrak train appears to have been on wrong track in crash that killed 2, SC governor says
COLUMBIA, SC (ABC NEWS)-- A Miami-bound Amtrak train appeared to be on the wrong track when it collided with a freight train in South Carolina early Sunday morning, killing two people and injuring 116, officials said. http://abcnews.go.com/US/amtrak-passenger-train-collides-freight-train-sc-injuries/story?id=52826058 The two people…
Lexington County Coroner Identifies Two Killed in Amtrak Train Crash
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the two fatalities in the Amtrak train crash.
President Trump, SC Lawmakers Respond to Deadly Amtrak Train Crash
President Donald Trump responded to the Amtrak train crash in Cayce, sending thoughts and prayers to victims.
Watch: SC EMD, Governor Briefing on Amtrak Train Crash in Cayce
South Carolina Emergency Operations officials continue to investigate and work through the details of an Amtrak train crash in Cayce.
