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$5K reward offered in Sumter shooting investigation
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are offering a $5,000 reward for information in a November shooting after a man was dropped off at the hospital with a gunshot wound. Investigators say just before 7 p.m. November 23rd an unknown…
Scam alert for Fairfield Co. residents
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A scam alert for residents of Fairfield Co. Deputies with the Fairfield Co. Sheriff's Office say someone is calling county residents impersonating a deputy. Investigators say the scammer claims there is a warrant or some other…
Deputies: Arrest made in shooting at motor sports venue
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg deputies say Antonio Ferguson, 32, is charged in connection with a fatal shooting. “I’ve said it so many times, but it is still sadly accurate,” Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said, “this is yet another senseless, senseless murder…
Parking meter increase, 1st hour free in city parking Decks: New City of Columbia Parking Ordinance
The City of Columbia is raising parking rates. This week council amended and approved the new parking rate ordinance.
How to be an Angel this season: Salvation Army's Angel Tree
You can be an Angel this season to a Midlands Child in need. Here's how to donate to the Salvation Army Angel Tree
Deputies search for suspects in break-in
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg Co. say they are looking for two men who broke into a woman's apartment. Investigators say they have surveillance video of the suspects. According to deputies a Goff St. resident called November 26th…
Suspects arrested in Kershaw Co. murders
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Kershaw Co. deputies say two people are in custody in connection with a Dec. 2nd shooting in Lugoff that killed two people. Investigators say Bobby Stuckey, 19, and Jamiyan Blair, 18,…
City of Columbia celebrates new bike lane located in North Main neighborhood
The city of Columbia along with SC DOT and other partners celebrates its completion Thursday morning.
Downtown Columbia's parking rate increases will help upgrade decks, say City Councilmembers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- After hearing concerns from citizens and hospitality districts during Tuesday night's council meeting, City of Columbia leaders have amended…
Local Living: The Bash Basketball Tournament
Local Living: You can attend a basketball tournament next weekend.
ONE-ON-ONE: Former SC senator explains decision to withdraw election protest
After trailing 287 votes after Election Night, Malloy only lost by 87 votes according to a recount conducted by the state election commission.
SCSO: Man facing burglary, domestic violence charges
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man is facing multiple charges after deputies responded to a report of a domestic issue.
Deputies: Man arrested in connection with death of newborn
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Kershaw Co. deputies say Timothy Staggers, 21, is charged with Homicide by Child Abuse. According to investigators, on July 25th Staggers took his unresponsive 2-month old daughter to the hospital. The child died from her injuries.…
SCDOT to hold temporary overnight detours of I-20 at Broad River Road for roadwork
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will have temporary overnight closures of I-20 at Broad River Road (US-176) due to road work, said SCDOT.
Jeremiah Donati named as USC's new athletic director
The University of South Carolina is aiming at hiring Texas Christian University athletic director Jeremiah Donati, according to ESPN.
Sunset Boulevard inbound lane blocked after two-vehicle collision
Lexington Police are asking drivers traveling in the 5000 block of Sunset Boulevard to use caution as one inbound lane of the road is blocked.
Pelion Police asking for public's help identifying someone accused of shoplifting from Dollar General
Officers with the Pelion Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying someone accused of shoplifting from a Dollar General.
Newberry Co. traffic stop leads to man's arrest for drugs
A traffic stop in the Macedonia/Dreher Island State Park/Holland's Landing area lead to the arrest of a 48-year-old man, said deputies.
SLED, Newberry Co. deputies investigating early morning homicide
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and the Newberry County Coroner's Office are investigating an early morning homicide and attempted murder incident.
Woman arrested after domestic dispute turns into fatal stabbing, say deputies
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office says a 54-year-old woman has been arrested after a domestic dispute in Ridgeway turned into a fatal stabbing.
With 13 newcomers, South Carolina Senate may tackle tough issues
With the largest number of newly elected members at least since World War II, Republican South Carolina Senate leaders are thinking about tackling some issues like tax reform that have long been too tough to handle.
Columbia City Council members vote for increased parking fees
Columbia City Council votes in favor of raising the price to park downtown Columbia
New bill to be introduced aims at reducing risk to taxpayers
A new bill set to be introduced in January would give local governments and other public entities access to a credit union for public deposits.
Ballentine makes case for credit unions and competitive choice with new bill
A new bill set to be introduced at the Statehouse would provide local governments and other public entities (like fire departments) with access to credit unions for public deposits.
