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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…
SCHP: 2 Year Old Hurt After Truck Hit House
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A two year old child and a driver were taken to the hospital after a truck slammed into a Sumter home Monday morning. Troopers with the Highway patrol say around 10:30 the truck, owned by the town…
One Person Dies in House Fire in Lancaster County
KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) _ One person has died in a house fire in South Carolina. Keith Wilson with Lancaster County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management told local media outlets that the fire was reported in Kershaw around 9 a.m. Monday.…
Richland Coroner Identifies 13 year old who Drowned in Lake Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Richland County Coroner has identified the 13 year old boy who Richland County Deputies say drowned in Lake Carolina, Sunday. According to Richland County Coroner…
Sumter Shooting Suspect Identified
Sumter Police ask the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to investigate an Officer Involved shooting.
Country Christmas Celebration at State Farmer's Market
[gtxvideo vid='6INbFYR7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6INbFYR7.jpg' vtitle='Country Christmas Celebration at State Farmer's Market'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina State Farmer's Market is getting into the Christmas spirit. On Sunday, the Farmer's Market welcomed visitors to a 'Country Christmas Celebration'. From fresh veggies and…
SC Governor's Mansion Prepares for Christmas Open House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the South Carolina Governor's Mansion. Monday, preparations for the annual Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House began with decorations and trees arriving at the Mansion. The decorations for this year’s…
