UPDATE: 17-year-old arrested after making threat on social media to "shoot up" Lower Richland HS, deputies say
A Richland County teen is accused of making threats to shoot up a high school.
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District Five students create anti-bullying campaigns
Students at a Lexington County elementary school were challenged last month to come up with solutions to prevent bullying.
Richland County Teen Arrested for Threatening to "Shoot Up School"
A teenage boy has been arrested after Richland County Deputies say he made an online threat to "shoot up" his high school.
Christmas Tree Shortage Not Stumping Midlands Farmers Spirit
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Its that time of year for families to start hunting for the perfect Christmas tree. The problem this year, is the US is facing a tree shortage. The trees…
State Emergency Officials Prep for Winter Weather
[gtxvideo vid='H9nqd4TB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/H9nqd4TB.jpg' vtitle='State Emergency Officials Prep for Winter Weather'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Officials with the State Emergency Preparedness Division are looking ahead to the winter months. On Tuesday, they met to talk about the importance of taking time now, to prepare…
Riverbanks Zoo Goes Wild with Christmas Lights
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Saluda Shoals Lights Up
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State Emergency Officials Preparing for Severe Winter Weather
[gtxvideo vid='1IypOh7k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1IypOh7k.jpg' vtitle='State Emergency Officials Preparing for Severe Winter W'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Tuesday (11/28), officials with the Emergency Preparedness Division are looking ahead to the winter months. They met to talk about the importance of taking time…
Cemetery Attack Suspect Denied Bond Reduction Request
[gtxvideo vid='5tNgAsNC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5tNgAsNC.jpg' vtitle='Cemetery Attack Suspect Denied Bond Reduction Request'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A judge denied a bond reduction request Tuesday (11/28), for the man accused of hitting mourners at Greenlawn Cemetery with a car. James Kester's attorneys requested…
Accused Murderer Returned to SC
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man accused of murdering his wife and burying her in a shallow grave arrived at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center at 6pm Tuesday night. James Lee Ginther was arrested near Louisville, KY…
Hundreds of Nonprofits In Midlands Participating in #GivingTuesday
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over and it is now time for Giving Tuesday. It's the world's largest day of online giving. Last year, more…
Environmental, Transportation Leaders Call on Senators to Uphold EPA Standards
[gtxvideo vid='SPruXB6S' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SPruXB6S.jpg' vtitle='CLEAN AIR'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Leaders from around the state are calling on those in the political arena to protect our environment after threats of an EPA repeal. Environmental and transportation agencies teamed up Tuesday, asking lawmakers…
RCSD: Man May Have Answers in Recent Murder
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say may have important information related to a recent murder. Investigators say the man is not a suspect and is just needed for questioning in connection with…
Police: 18 Yr. Old Injured in Shooting
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter police say an 18 year old is being treated in a Columbia hospital after being shot multiple times Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say it happened around 1:30 at the intersection of Hauser St. and David Ct. Witnesses say…
Richland Co. Deputies Seek Armed Robbery Suspect
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators are searching for a man they say went to a Midlands hotel looking for more than a place to stay the night. Deputies say at 2am November 27th the suspect walked into the lobby of…
Gov. McMaster Names Running Mate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday Gov. Henry McMaster named Pamela Evette as his running mate for next year's gubernatorial election. According to the governor's office, Evette brings more than 20 years of financial management, compliance and controller experience and an entrepreneurial spirit…
Global Effort: Giving Tuesday
[gtxvideo vid='dY9JB9V4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dY9JB9V4.jpg' vtitle='Global Effort: Giving Tuesday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Give back this Tuesday. After devoting several days to scoring deals on gifts for loved ones this holiday season, Tuesday is your chance to help those less fortunate. Organizers for Giving…
Lugoff fire chief heads to state level
The man who has led Lugoff Fire-Rescue for the past seven years has accepted a new position with the S.C. Fire Academy in Columbia.
Richland County Houses Shot Into
Bullets ring out in a Richland County neighborhood hitting two homes and leaving authorities with more questions than answers.
Opioid Drug Use Down in SC
There is some promising news coming from USC researchers in the fight against opioid use here in the Palmetto State.
Some West Columbia Customers to Experience Water Disruption Wednesday
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officials in West Columbia want residents, in certain areas of the city, to be prepared for the water to be turned off due to maintenance. City officials say due to a water line and fire hydrant…
State Reports Low Shrimp Harvest Numbers
[gtxvideo vid='eM7WbshL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eM7WbshL.jpg' vtitle='State Reports Low Shrimp Harvest Numbers'] (WOLO) - If you have shrimp on your holiday menu, they may be harder to come by. The State Department of Natural Resources says the Fall White Shrimp harvest is hundreds…
Former Police Officer to be Sentenced for Killing of Unarmed Black Man
[gtxvideo vid='af8NxYMr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/af8NxYMr.jpg' vtitle='Former Police Officer to be Sentenced for Killing of Un'] NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - The attorneys for a former North Charleston police officer say it would be unreasonable to sentence their client to life in prison.…
Last Minute Shoppers: Check Out These Tips for Safe Cyber Monday Shopping
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- With plenty of deals still up for grabs, the state's Department of Consumer Affairs has four tips to keep you safe from cyber thieves this holiday season. Tip one:…
Federal Prosecutors Pushing for Life Sentence in Michael Slager Case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Federal prosecutors pushing for former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager to be sentenced to life in prison for killing an unarmed motorist, are being "unreasonable," according to filings by Slager's defense team ahead of his…
