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Home Invasion Suspects on the Loose

Richland County Deputies are on the hunt for three armed men they say are accused of an early morning home invasion.

Police: Heroin and human teeth found on shoplifting suspect

[gtxvideo vid='NJJs2OAH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NJJs2OAH.jpg' vtitle='Police: Heroin and human teeth found on shoplifting su'] MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) - Police in Myrtle Beach made a disturbing discovery following the arrest of a shoplifting suspect. Investigators say Tavon Stanley, 21, was detained for…

One in Custody in Lexington Co. Stabbing Death

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--There was a deadly stabbing today in Lexington County. Investigators there responded to a home on Meadowfield Rd. Thursday afternoon. Deputies say a suspect was taken into custody close to the home after a brief search. Investigators…

Bond Denied for Woman Accused of Stealing Patrol Car

Sumter Co, S.C. (WOLO)--A judge denied bond Thursday for a woman accused of playing a real life game of Grand Theft Auto in Sumter County, leading law enforcement on a high speed chase in a stolen patrol car. Deputies say…

Suspects Wanted for Fraud

Deputies continue searching for a man and woman accused of passing counterfeit money at various retailers throughout the county.

Suspect wanted for drugging, sexually assaulting victim

[gtxvideo vid='pJdk7YyH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pJdk7YyH.jpg' vtitle='Suspect wanted for drugging, sexually assaulting victim'] RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Richland County deputies are looking for a man wanted for multiple charges including kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct. Deputies say on November 10, Travis Brown,…

Deputies:Burglars Stole $4K Worth of Presents From Home

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are searching for suspects wanted for burglary. On December 23, the suspects were captured on surveillance video entering a home in the 300 block of Curvewood Road with…

Sheriff: Woman steals patrol car leading high-speed chase

SUMTER CO, SC (WOLO) - The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman accused of several car thefts including a patrol car and leading authorities on a high-speed chase. Mia Victoria Thornton, 21, was arrested Wednesday (12/27) and being held…

Escaped Inmate's Stolen Car Found in South Carolina

LAMAR COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities in Lamar County are looking for an inmate they said made an elaborate escape. According to the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Nicholas Carroll was in jail on three counts of obstruction of an officer and…

15-Year-Old Driver Killed in Wreck

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A 15-year-old driver was killed in a wreck on Tuesday evening. The crash happened on Highway 34 in Fairfield County at 5:20pm. Fairfield County Coroner, Chris Hill, said Mykel Beaufort was the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu that…

SC Lottery Game Suspended

SC Lottery officials have temporarily suspended a game they say had a program error that could leave some ticket holders feeling a little less lucky.

Poop Spraying Suspect Now Facing Federal Charges

[gtxvideo vid='o20z6tVt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o20z6tVt.jpg' vtitle='PAU HANG'] CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A federal grand jury has indicted a so-called disgruntled former employee of a West Ashley Harris Teeter who is accused of spraying a feces-laden liquid on products at the grocery store in…

Lawmaker wants to increase ticket fine for slow left-lane drivers

[gtxvideo vid='RKesD1d3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RKesD1d3.jpg' vtitle='Lawmaker wants to increase ticket fine for slow left-la'] (WOLO) - If one state Senator has his way, driving slow in the fast lane will only get you a bigger ticket faster. Greenville republican Ross Turner has…

Christmas Eve apartment fire in Spartanburg "set intentionally"

[gtxvideo vid='j1iqo5ln' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j1iqo5ln.jpg' vtitle='Christmas Eve apartment fire in Spartanburg set intenti'] SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) - Investigators say a Christmas Eve apartment fire that kicked out 54 people was set by someone intentionally. Spartanburg Fire Marshall Brad Hall says no one…

University of South Carolina Closed Through New Year's Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina is closed through New Year's Day. The University resumes normal operations on January 1, however classes for the Spring 2018 semester do not begin until Tuesday, January, 16, as Monday, January…

Lexington Arrests Wanted Suspect

A man wanted for several charges including failing to stop for police is now behind bars after weekend search.

DHEC: Be Mindful this Holiday Season, Not Wasteful

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Health officials are encouraging you to be mindful of how much waste you're producing this holiday season. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reports as wonderful as the holidays are, it's also the time…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- From all of us here at ABC COLUMBIA, we wish you and yours, a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Join ABC Columbia News, Christmas Night at 11pm, for a Special Year in Review Show. Join ABC…

Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to bring a furry friend home this holiday, and get a deal too. The City of Columbia and Lexington Animal Services are hosting a Home for the Holidays adoption special in December. Adoption fees are $25. All…

Holiday Garbage Collection in City of Columbia- Schedule

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are wondering when to set out your garbage during the Christmas season, the city of Columbia has released its holiday collection schedule. According to City of Columbia officials, the Solid Waste Division will have an…

Columbia Firefighter accused of Domestic Violence

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Firefighter with the Columbia Fire Department was arrested on Saturday, accused of assaulting his wife. Deputies responded to the 7300 block of Middle Street in reference to a disturbance. Investigators say Kenneth Foster,32, assaulted his…