Do you recognize this man? He's accused of using a stolen credit card to purchase $1K in merchandise
A suspect is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department after allegedly racking up $1,200 worth of merchandise using a stolen credit card.
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Have you seen this boat? Orangeburg Co. deputies say it was reported stolen
Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office need the public's help in locating a stolen boat valued at $45,000.
SC Receives Grant to Help Incarcerated Veterans get Back on their Feet
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Some incarcerated South Carolina veterans are getting back on their feet, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Wednesday that North Charleston-based nonprofit Military Community Connection…
Health Experts Discuss How to Keep Ticks Away From You and Your Family
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to the Center for Disease Control, this year may mark the worst season ever for ticks. Warm weather and humid climates are two aspects that make it easier for…
Help Homeless & Pets Stay Cool In This Heat
[gtxvideo vid='eXnGKecz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eXnGKecz.jpg' vtitle='HEAT WATCH'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The temperatures outside are hot but it is easy for many of us to escape the heat, while some are left on the streets. On days when it feels like 103 degrees…
SC Corrections Officials searching for Escaped Inmate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are looking for an inmate they believe has made his second escape from a maximum-security South Carolina prison. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Sommer Sharpe says officers began searching…
Gas Prices at 12 Year Low for 4th Holiday
[gtxvideo vid='WJHbDmh4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WJHbDmh4.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices at 12 Year Low for 4th Holiday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Travelers headed home Wednesday after the July 4th Holiday are getting a big break at the pump. According to Triple-A gas prices among the lowest in…
Blood Drive in Honor of Injured Lexington County Deputy
[gtxvideo vid='K1N49Yud' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K1N49Yud.jpg' vtitle='Blood Drive in Honor of Injured Lexington County Deputy'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Donors are rolling up their sleeves to help give the gift of life. A Blood Drive is being held Wednesday till 5pm at the Lexington County…
Richland County deputies investigate early morning shooting
Deputies say they are trying to determine what led up to a shooting at a Decker Boulevard gas station early Wednesday morning.
New SC Law Requires Officer Training on Mental Illness
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new law requires every police officer in South Carolina to be trained in recognizing mental illness and de-escalating confrontations with people who are manic, not malicious. State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel says officers…
Deputy's Life Changing Experience Inspires LCSD Blood Drive
LEXINGTON, SC(WOLO)- A Midlands deputy was almost killed in a Motorcycle accident back in May, but says he got a second chance thanks to a complete stranger. In a matter of seconds…
Prince's Drummer, Midlands Native Passes Away
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Remembering a man who truly marched to his own beat. According to his wife, Columbia native John Blackwell died Tuesday at 43. The former Prince drummer was diagnosed with brain tumors last year. In addition to Prince,…
Record Number of Travelers for the 4th
[gtxvideo vid='S98qxCIy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S98qxCIy.jpg' vtitle='Record Number of Travelers for the 4th'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A record number of travelers are hitting the road home this July 4th. According to Triple-A more than 630,000 South Carolinians were expected to travel more than…
Thousands Celebrate Independence Day at 59th Annual Lexington Peach Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- For nearly six decades, the community in the Town of Gilbert has celebrated the peach. Once known as a town for harvesting the fruit, Gilbert residents now say the…
Holiday Boating Patrol in Full Force
[gtxvideo vid='1yGt8ZAl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1yGt8ZAl.jpg' vtitle='Boat Patrol July 4'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Many people are spending July 4th outside and one of the more popular spots is Lake Murray. Officers of many different agencies have stepped up patrols ensuring the waterways are…
246th Army Band Concert in Lexington
[gtxvideo vid='prjtKX9Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/prjtKX9Y.jpg' vtitle='246TH Army Band Concert in Lexington'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The patriotic sounds of the 246th Army Band rang out during the July 4th holiday weekend. Monday night the band played to a crowd at the Lexington Icehouse…
Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier
[gtxvideo vid='jSGi9QGo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jSGi9QGo.jpg' vtitle='Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The highlight for many on the Fourth of July comes when the sun sets and fireworks light up the sky, but some early risers are…
The best Fourth of July sales
ABC News' Becky Worley brings tips on how to maximize your savings during this holiday weekend with a roundup of this year's best promotions.
Go Behind The Scenes of 4th of July Fireworks Show
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Celebrating Independence Day usually comes with seeing fireworks. ABC Columbia got to explore what it takes to pull off a professional fireworks show. "We're known for the fireworks so it…
Law Enforcement Fireworks Display in Newberry for the Fourth
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for Fireworks. In Newberry, the stage is set for the Law Enforcement Officers' Fireworks Spectacular. According to the Newberry County Sheriff, the gates at Mike Ware Field on the campus of Newberry High School will…
Shots Fired at North Charleston Mall: Police Say No Injuries
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — . North Charleston Police have released details about the suspects in the shooting at Northwoods Mall. NCPD spokesperson Spencer Pryor says the people involved were two men, between 5-foot-8 and 6-feet tall. One man was wearing…
Family and Community Members React to Vandalism at Greenlawn Memorial Park
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police arrested 24-year-old Justin Beach after they say he vandalized over 100 grave sites, causing over $10,000 worth of damage. Horace Mack Jr. died five years ago at…
State Patrol Looking For Road Rage Over Long Holiday Weekend
[gtxvideo vid='SZYTrg8u' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SZYTrg8u.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_07_03_18_03_01'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Highway Patrol is out on the roads to make sure everyone gets to where they’re going safely for this extra long holiday weekend. Last year over the…
SC Election Officials Confirm Receipt of President Trump Letter on Voter Information
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina election officials say they have received a letter requesting voter information from U.S. President Donald Trump's commission investigating voter fraud. State Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said commissioners will carefully consider the request received…
Suspect in custody following armed robbery at Clemson Road bank
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man who they say robbed a local bank Monday morning.
