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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.ย - Authorities in Lamar County are looking for an inmate they said made an elaborate escape. According to the Lamar County Sheriffโ€™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 onย Highway 34 in Fairfield County at 5:20pm. Fairfield Countyย 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) โ€”ย 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…

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 andย 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,ย  SCย  (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…

Hemp Growers Announced

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Slager Appealing Sentence

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Suspect Arrested in W. Columbia Night Club Murder

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Lexinton County say they have amde an arrest in a night club shooting. Investigatores say 27 year old Christopher Brisbon is charged with Murder in the death of 41 year old Rodney Leak Deputies…

Four Arrested in String of Armed Robberies

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter say they've arrested four men in a string of recent armed robberies. Investigators say Chase Nelson, Malik Nelson, Marion Rahman, and James Simon are responsible for six armed robberies dating back to early August.…

Victim Dies Six Days After Shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner's Office a says victim in last week's shooting on silver lake road has died. The coroner says 25 year old Austin Ross died Friday morning from injuries sustained in the December 16th shooting.…

One Shot, Killed in Parklane Rd. Shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies say a man is facing charges but is not charged with murder after a man was shot and killed at a Midlands McDonalds Friday Morning. Deputies say Thursday night Sultan Battle met a woman…

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