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Sumter Couple Accused of Child Abuse

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)--ย A Sumter Couple is behind bars accused of abusing their three month old. Both 22 year old Phillip Andrew Grate and 17 year old Ashlin Caples, the parents of the child, face an unlawful neglect of child charge.…

New Body Camera Technology In Richland County Sheriff's Department

[gtxvideo vid='WYHOUrfG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WYHOUrfG.jpg' vtitle='BODY CAMERAS'] Officer accountability has taken a step forward as the Richland County Sheriff's Department covers its deputies when it comes to the operation of body cameras. RCSD just installed some new technology so when the gun…

Mr. Negron goes to Washington

[gtxvideo vid='deZb9dkz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/deZb9dkz.jpg' vtitle='cONGRESSMAN'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Type 1 Diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes impacts a lot more than the name might imply. ย Of the 1.25 million Americans who are living with T1D, 400,000 are under 18 years old. ย Finding…

Child Found Unresponsive at Swan Lake Iris Gardens

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)โ€“ Sumter Police responded to a child found unresponsive Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday to a child found unresponsive at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. Officers and other first responders attempted to revive…

Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Cemetery Attack

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man with 12 counts of attempted murder in connection to the Greenlawn Cemetery collision. Police announced late Wednesday that James Kester,64, is facing…

Columbia Police Officers Hold Softball Game with Camp Wonder Hands

[gtxvideo vid='0x8eP6iV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0x8eP6iV.jpg' vtitle='Wonderhands'] BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police officers were treated to an extra special game of softball with some friends that have wonder hands. For the fourth year in a row, CPD officers came out to play ball…

Columbia residents invited to join conversation on fair housing

[gtxvideo vid='qDKjpa88' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qDKjpa88.jpg' vtitle='fair housing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The City of Columbia is hosting the next discussion in an ongoing series about fair housing called, "Speak Out," Thursday, July 27.ย The quarterly conversations will address different issues regardingย Fairย Housing/Equal Opportunity. During…

Forest Acres Richland Library branch reopens Wednesday after facelift

[gtxvideo vid='iM3tFYQP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iM3tFYQP.jpg' vtitle='cooper grand opening'] FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) - The Forest Acres location of Richland Library reopens Wednesday after a months-long renovation. Library staff said the new Cooper is bigger and includes a "children's makers" area for kids.…

New Study on Artificial Sweetener: Do they Help you Lose Weight

[gtxvideo vid='kI6hABIS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kI6hABIS.jpg' vtitle='New Research on Artificial Sweetener'] ABC NEWS-- New research shows that artificial sweetener may not help you in the fight against losing weight. Consuming too much sugar, we know, is linked to obesity,ย high blood pressureย andย diabetes. And people…

Airfares going up? Tips on How to Save

[gtxvideo vid='WrbiOqhb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WrbiOqhb.jpg' vtitle='Airfares going up? Tips on How to Save'] CNN--If you are planning to fly, experts say the cost of airfare is going up. But there are some ways you can save. Here's Mary Maloney with some tips…

Missing Elderly Man With Dementia Found Safe

SUMTER, SC (July 18, 2017) โ€“ An 81-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday evening has been found safe. Police say Williams โ€œPeteโ€ Jackson went missing between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday from a Pinkney Street residence where he…

DHEC: Swim Advisory Still in Effect For Saluda River

[gtxvideo vid='iKN7cwZk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iKN7cwZk.jpg' vtitle='DHEC: Swim Advisory Still in Effect For Saluda River'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A swim advisory remains in effect for a section of the Saluda River, according to DHEC. Temporary advisory signs are up in the area with…

City of Columbia Begins Spraying for Mosquitoes

[gtxvideo vid='EDVcbkCg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EDVcbkCg.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Begins Spraying for Mosquitos'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials say they are wasting no time after DHEC says a bird found in downtown Columbia tested positive for West Nile. Columbia Mayor Steve…

Community Reacts to Vote to Build New School in Chapin

[gtxvideo vid='SPNYT6YW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SPNYT6YW.jpg' vtitle='Chapin FOLO'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Richland School District Five is moving forward with plans to build a new elementary school on Amick's Ferry Road in Chapin. The move comes after a contentious board meeting and vote…

SCHP Hiring More Than 50 New Troopers

[gtxvideo vid='gDBrhSCx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gDBrhSCx.jpg' vtitle='TROOPER SHORTAGE'] South Carolina Highway Patrol said theyโ€™re looking to fill 55 empty slots. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- "Such a tough task these days," Lt. Kelley Hughes said. The Highway Patrol has taken to social media and recruitment…

Woman Accused of Stealing from Michelin

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say a Texas woman has admitted stealing $1.4 million from Michelin in an attempt to keep the tire testing company she worked for in business. Theresa Santos pleaded guilty Monday in South Carolina to…

USC Employee Indicted on Allegations of Corruption

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Prosecutors say a project manager at the University of South Carolina funneled $420,000 worth of grant money to himself over seven years. The state grand jury indicted 48-year-old Blake Langland on five counts relating to public…

Governor Henry McMaster Reacts to Healthcare Repeal Latest

[gtxvideo vid='V93GUaOt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V93GUaOt.jpg' vtitle='Governor Henry McMaster Reacts to Healthcare Repeal'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (ABC NEWS)-- Governor Henry McMaster responded Tuesday to the latest healthcare bill repeal issues. Three Republican senators have come out against Mitch McConnell's plan to repeal Obamacare,…

Governor Signs Offender Supervision Specialist Bill

[gtxvideo vid='DWjBjlJc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DWjBjlJc.jpg' vtitle='Governor Signs Offender Supervision Specialist Bill'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- With the stroke of a pen Governor Henry McMaster signed a new bill into law Tuesday. The Offender Supervision Act is aimed at helping keep a closer eye…

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