SC Department of Corrections Arrest Corrections Officer
A corrections officer is on the wrong side of the law after he is accused of taking bribes from an inmate.
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City of Cayce announces major economic and community development project
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) - Wednesday (3/7) at 10:30 a.m. the City of Cayce is set to break ground on a major Community/Economic Development project. Cayce is partnering with Lambert Architecture + Construction Services to unveil details of the project at an…
Lottery Ticket Worth $25K for Life Sold in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Someone in the Midlands is getting a serious pay raise. The folks at the South Carolina Education Lottery say someone purchased a Lucky for Life ticket worth $25,000 a year for life or a one time cash…
Survey: Clinton, SC Among Worst Towns for College Basketball Fans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The NCAA tournament is right around the corner but not everyone is so mad about March Madness. According to wallethub.com, out of 289 cities, Clinton, SC, home of Presbyterian College was the second worst for college basketball…
'Amplify' Cultural Town Hall Sessions Planned in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to get Cultured. One Columbia for Arts & History will host a series of town halls as a part of “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area”. The town halls are set for the…
Gamecocks to host FAMdemonium for NCAA Tournament selection show
Once again, South Carolina women’s basketball invites fans to FAMdemonium at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium to watch the NCAA TOurnament Selection Show on Mon., March 12. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the event, which features dinner, bingo, a photo booth and an autograph session ahead of the Selection Show airing at 7 p.m.
City Council to Recognize Columbia Mentor-Protégé College Participants
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A special group of participants will be recognized at the Columbia City Council meeting. City officials announced that Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will recognize those who took part in the City of Columbia Mentor-Protégé…
SC DHEC Hosting Career Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a job? The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting a Career Fair. According to DHEC, it will take place on Thursday, March 8, 2018 Those interested in the event can go to the…
SC Man accused of Wanting to Enslave and Eat Child, Out on Bond
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina man accused of wanting to enslave and eat a child is out of jail on bond. Local media outlets report 36-year-old Justin Teeter Bensing of Myrtle Beach was released from jail last month…
Governor Declares South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Officials want to make sure you are ready, if a natural disaster strikes. Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2018 will be observed March 4-10. According to South…
Kidnapping Suspect Remains in Jail
A man accused of kidnapping a three year old after severely beating her mother has his day in court.
Point blank shooting suspect arrested
[gtxvideo vid='oIAK7s3A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oIAK7s3A.jpg' vtitle='Point blank shooting suspect arrested'] RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Richland County deputies have arrested a suspect in a recent shooting that was caught on camera. Investigators say Jonte White, 35, was arrested Monday (3/5) at the…
Forestry Commission Offers Clarification Monday Morning Smoke
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Skies are clear now but Monday morning got off to a smoky start for many in The Midlands. Forest Protection Chief Darryl Jones said the smoke drivers saw on…
Martin describes reaction, decision to share miracle story of near-death illness
On Sunday, ESPN's SC Featured series unveiled a video telling the personal story behind Frank Martin's near death experience in 2006 and the events that led him back to health that his closest family can only call "a miracle".
Father arrested accused of homicide by child abuse
The father of a 6 year old boy is behind bars accused in his son's death.
7-year-old shot, Sumter deputies identify suspects
Sumter County Sheriff's deputies have identified a trio wanted in connection to the drive-by shooting on Broad Street that left a 7-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
12 Apartments Damaged in Sunday Fire
[gtxvideo vid='08vRdt7Q' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/08vRdt7Q.jpg' vtitle='12 Apartments Damaged in Sunday Fire'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Fire officials are investigating an apartment fire, Sunday, that left 8 families without a home. The fire broke out at the Briargate Apartments on Old Manor Road Sunday morning.…
SWAT Team Rescues 3 Year Old SC Girl
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina say a SWAT team rescued a 3-year-old girl being held by her father in a car by distracting the man just long enough to break a window and pull out the child.…
Controlled burn, brush fire causing smoke in area
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LCSD: 2 in custody following bank robbery
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Lexington Deputies identify two men in connection with Bank Robbery in Chapin
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)-- Update (3/5 - 7:09 p.m.) Lexington County officials…
Run for Her Life 5K to benefit group fighting human trafficking
Midlands-based organization, Lighthouse for Life is hosting its annual Run for Her Life 5k on Saturday, March 10.
Law Enforcement Investigating Brush Fires in Fairfield Co.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Fairfield County officials continue to investigate brush fires that they say were intentionally started on Saturday. The fires broke out around 2:15pm along highway 215 and 213 which is…
8 Families Displaced After Apartment Fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross is assisting eight families that were displaced after an apartment fire in Richland County Sunday morning. The fire broke out at the Briargate apartments on Old Manor Road around 10:30am.…
Columbia Easter 'Eggstravaganza' Planned for Late March
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a 'hoppin' good time, The City of Columbia has announced the date for for the 8th annual Let’s Move! Columbia Easter Eggstravaganza. This year’s event will include games, eggs-ercises, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and…
