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Teen Confesses to Murder

A Greenville teen confesses to killing another teenager after authorities say he accused her of "spreading lies".

Richland County Council UsesTaxpayer Money For Retreat In Myrtle Beach

[gtxvideo vid='OOlActlF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OOlActlF.jpg' vtitle='RICH CO'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Council spent $1.2 million renovating its council chambers but they will not be holding their 2-day retreat in the new space. With a vote of 9 to 2, they…

Senator Graham Looks Forward To Debating 20 Week Abortion Ban in the Senate

[gtxvideo vid='bngfk0yv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bngfk0yv.jpg' vtitle='Graham on Abortion'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham is proposing a new abortion bill in the senate that would make impose a 20 week cutoff date for abortions nationwide. The bill Senator Graham is spearheading passed…

Arson Suspect Accused of Setting Several Fires Arrested

Man accused of setting six fires and then reporting them to authorities is arrested and charged with Arson.

Irmo Police Release Sketch in Attempted Abductions

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)-- Irmo police released two composite sketches Thursday of a woman suspected in two attempted abductions. Investigators say the first incident happened on September 27, around 6:30pm near the intersection of Friarsgate Blvd. and N. Royal Tower Dr.…

Cayce police investigate "suspicious incidents" after Facebook post

After being alerted to a post circulating on Facebook, Cayce Department of Public Safety said it started investigating two suspicious incidents involving a man stopping another man, asking for sexual favors.

Deputies continue search for missing Sumter man

Sumter County Sheriff's deputies continue their search for a man, missing since September 10.

John Farley Remembers 2015 Flood

Chief Meteorologist John Farley takes us back to the one thousand year flood of 2015 that forever changed the Palmetto State.

8 Years Later, Midlands Mom Seeking Justice For Son's Murder

Lexington, SC (WOLO)- It's been 8 years since Andrew Powell was murder and his killer is still on the lose. Andrew's mother, Debbie Powell is speaking out in hopes to breathe life…

Possible Arson Suspected in Richland County House Fire

[gtxvideo vid='kXT040VZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kXT040VZ.jpg' vtitle='Arson Suspected in Richland County House Fire'] RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Richland County deputies call a house fire Tuesday (10/3) night suspicious as they work to figure out who set it. It happened around 9:30 p.m.…

Helping Children Cope with National Tragedies

[gtxvideo vid='C1IarqT3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/C1IarqT3.jpg' vtitle='Helping Children Cope with National Tragedies'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With round-the-clock coverage of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Palmetto Health Children's Hospital is offering some hints on how to help your little ones understand what…

McCormick Correctional Incident

"Isolated incident" reported at McCormick Correctional Institution

Realtors Revitalizing, Selling Lake Katherine Homes Damaged in 2015 Floods

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Two years ago flood waters ravaged our state, killing nine alone in Richland County. Here on Burwell lane neighbors said floodwaters were up to 17 feet high, ruining…

Gonzales Gardens Demolition Begins: Saying Goodbye To An Era

[gtxvideo vid='9fdw8fEJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9fdw8fEJ.jpg' vtitle='GONZALES GARDENS'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday kicks off the demolition of historic Gonzales Gardens. Many former residents had a hard time watching their old home get torn down. "It’s bitter-sweet," Queen Elizabeth Thomas Bryant said, a…

Search for Suspected Burglars Caught on Cam

Richland County Deputies are hoping you can help them locate a suspect accused of attempted robbery. Do you recognize the person in this image.

Study: Candy Corn Tops SC's Halloween Candy List

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Halloween is right around the corner and according to candystore.com, the most popular Halloween candy in South Carolina is....candy corn! According to the site folks in the Palmetto State scarf down more than 10,000 pounds of the orange,…

Police: Woman Attempted to Abduct Pre-Teen Boys

Irmo Police continue investigating two similar incidents where a two young men say a woman wearing scrubs tried to lure them into her car.

Deputies: Bush River Road Citgo gas station robbed, suspects sought

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for two suspects wanted in the armed robbery of a local gas station last month.

Job fair to feature opportunities for veterans, spouses

A hiring fair, taking place later this month, is geared toward military veterans and their spouses.

Food Truck Fundraiser Raises Money For Epworth Children's Home

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- According to the Department of Social Services the number of Midlands youth in the foster care system is growing. On Tuesday night. places like Epworth Children's Home are hoping to change…

RCSD to Host "DAREscream" Thursday

[gtxvideo vid='BGyBaZVN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BGyBaZVN.jpg' vtitle='RCSD to Host \"DAREscream\" Thursday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - For the tenth year in a row the Richland County Sheriff's Department will host "DAREscream" at Baskin-Robbins on Forest Drive. The event raises money for the DARE program,…