Deputies investigating fatal shooting after man found lying in road
Deputies are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left one man dead, Saturday night, in Richland County.
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Suspect in Custody in Connection to Death of Missing Woman
SUMTER COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- The Sumter County Sheriffs Department have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a woman who was found in a shallow grave. Deputy Ken Bell says they have a suspect in custody. That persons name…
South Carolina Schedules First Execution in more than Six Years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina has scheduled its first execution in more than six years. The State Department of Corrections said Friday it had received an order from the South Carolina Supreme Court setting a December 1 execution date…
Suspect in Custody in Cayce Shooting, Coroner Identifies Victim
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim in an early Sunday morning shooting. The Coroner says 33 year old Marquita Mobley of Cayce was pronounced dead at the scene as the result of apparent gunshot wounds. An autopsy…
Ft. Sumter to Seek Public Comment on Plans for Disabled Access
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ The Fort Sumter National Monument is seeking public comments on a proposal to add ramps and an enclosed elevator for the disabled. The monument now has inoperable accessibility chairlifts. The proposed design includes a ramp…
Gem and Mineral Show in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There was a lot of sparkle and shine this weekend in the midlands...and it's a gem of a story. The annual Columbia Gem and Mineral show took place at the Jamil Temple Sunday. Rough cut gems, gold, even…
American Idol to Kick Off America's Vote Live at the AMA'S: Here's how to vote
ABC Network--In anticipation of the debut of American Idol at its new home on ABC, America will have the chance to vote an Idol hopeful through to Hollywood ahead of the season premiere! It all kicks off live during the 2017 American…
Holiday Safety Tips from the Richland County Sheriff
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- To make sure your holiday is Merry and bright there are some things you can do, to keep you and your family safe. Christmas is a fun time of year, but it is also the time of…
Cayce Shooting Suspect in Custody, say Police
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) -- Cayce officials say a suspect wanted in connection with an early morning fatal shooting is in custody. According to police, Derrick Davon Sligh is in custody and was captured in Richland County. Police say he is…
Be an Angel: Here's How to Donate to the Salvation Army Angel Tree
[gtxvideo vid='JtCcZTW2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JtCcZTW2.jpg' vtitle='Be an Angel: Here's How to Donate to Salvation Army'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- When you are planning your holiday spending please consider taking part in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. ABC Columbia is a proud partner in…
Preparation, discipline, efficiency lead to USC win over Wofford
USC continued a century's worth of success against the in-state program on "Senior Day" at Williams-Brice Stadium, beating Wofford 31-10.
Gamecocks Improve to 8-3 with 31-10 Win Over Wofford
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- With a 31-10 win over Wofford on Saturday, the South Carolina Gamecocks notched eight wins for the first time in four years.
Salvation Army Set to Kick off Christmas Bells Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's almost time to ring in the holidays. The Salvation Army will kick off the annual Christmas Bells event on Monday, November 20th at 12 p.m. at the SC State House. This is part of the Salvation Army's Red…
No. 2 Clemson Routs the Citadel, 61-3
CLEMSON, S.C. – The No. 2 Clemson football team finished its 2017 slate of home games undefeated on Saturday, defeating The Citadel 61-3 on Saturday in Death Valley. With the win, Clemson improves to 10-0 overall, while The Citadel moves to 5-6.
At Large Columbia City Council Members to Host Holiday Drop-In
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's At-Large Council Members want to hear from you this holiday. You can join Columbia City Council members Tameika Isaac Devine and Howard Duvall for a Holiday Drop-In. The event will be held on Wednesday, December…
New Blood Pressure Guidelines and What you need to Know
[gtxvideo vid='CK0EuYDO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CK0EuYDO.jpg' vtitle='New Blood Pressure Guidelines and What you need to Know'] CNN- Health- You may need to get your blood pressure checked. Based on new guidelines released by the American Heart Association this week, nearly half of all…
Missing Woman's Body Found In Shallow Grave In Sumter County
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-- The body of a missing woman was found about 150-feet in the woods in Manchester National Forest Thursday afternoon. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department suspects foul play…
4 Arrested after Bust at West Columbia "Major" Drug House
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (Lexington County Sheriff's Department, WOLO) - Four people were…
A Lone Veteran's Goodbye Memorial
[gtxvideo vid='oMdqGoQF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oMdqGoQF.jpg' vtitle='A Lone Veteran's Goodbye Memorial'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A veteran with no family in the area was given a proper goodbye from his brothers and sisters in arms as well as some unlikely members of the community.
Slager Sentencing Set
A sentencing date for a former North Charleston Police Officer who shot and killed Walter Scott as he ran from a traffic stop has been set.
Kingstree Police Dept. Reaches Settlement with Tazed 86 Year Old
Kingstree, S.C. (WOLO)--Dash camera video from the town of Kingstree Police Department shows officers taze 86 year old Albert Chatfield during an October 16th traffic stop. Attorney for Chatfield, Justin Bamberg, says the grandfather was in the intensive care unit…
Slager sentencing set for December 4
Court documents filed Friday show there's a date set for the sentencing of former North Charleston Police Department officer Michael Slager.
SC Department of Workforce Releases October Jobless Numbers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More and more of your neighbors are finding work and it's setting a new employment record in South Carolina. On Friday, The SC Department of Workforce and Employment released October numbers. The number of employed climbed more…
Playwrights and actors trod the boards this weekend at Midlands Tech
[gtxvideo vid='Go54IsME' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Go54IsME.jpg' vtitle='playwright festival'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--The Midlands Technical College Theatre 211 Class is hosting an evening of original plays at the Harbison campus theatre, with all the work written and performed by students. All the work is written,…
Meet Trio: City of Columbia's Pet of the Week
Columbia Animal Services' "Pet of the Week" is a two-year-old, domestic short-hair mix, called Trio.
