Officials: Crews Recover Body of Teen in Lake Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The body of a teen missing in the waters of Lake Carolina was recovered around 2am Wednesday morning say Columbia Fire Officials. Columbia Fire, SC DNR and Richland County…
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West Nile Detected In Lowcountry, DHEC Wants Public's Help
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- West Nile has been detected in South Carolina for the first time this year. The Department of Health and Environmental Control and Beaufort County officials confirm mosquitoes in the Lowcountry have tested…
Wendy Brawley Sworn In As District 70 Representative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- a ceremony surrounded by friends, family and other lawmakers, Wendy Brawley officially became a representative of S.C. House District 70. Wendy Brawley represents parts of Lower Richland and…
Cause of deadly house fire under investigation
The woman who died as the result of a house fire on Monday in the 500 block of Cedar Lane has been identified.
McConnell delays Senate health bill vote amid lack of support
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Republican senators he is delaying a vote on the GOP health care bill until after the Fourth of July recess because he does not have the votes to move it to debate, two senior Senate Republican aides tell ABC News.
Woman shot, persons of interest sought
Columbia police are looking for three 'persons of interest' after a woman was shot early Tuesday.
Motorcyclist leads Kershaw County Sheriff on high-speed chase
A motorcyclist led the Sheriff of Kershaw County on a chase on Interstate 20 Monday night, before being arrested.
Officials investigating how serial killer amassed weapons
Federal officials are investigating how a South Carolina serial killer managed to collect an arsenal of weapons decades after a kidnapping conviction made it illegal for him to buy guns.
Ingredient in popular weed killer going on list as cancerous
Regulators in California took a pivotal step on Monday toward becoming the first state to require the popular weed killer Roundup to come with a label warning that it's known to cause cancer.
Teenage body recovered in Lake Carolina
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia's Fire Department confirmed that the teenage male body was recovered from Lake Carolina around 2 a.m. This morning we are awaiting an identification and cause of death; officials say an investigation is underway. We…
Largest Heroin Bust in Orangeburg County History Happens During Traffic Stop
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Orangeburg County Deputies seized what is believed to be one of the largest heroin seizures in Orangeburg County’s history. “This was the combined efforts of Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents, DEA, and the Highway Patrol,”…
Lexington Mom Delivers 14 Pound Baby
Good things come in small packages, but sometimes the packages are not so small. "The night before, we had the family do a guestimation of how big they thought the baby was going to be… nothing was anywhere close," Arthur…
One dead, suspect in custody after verbal altercation leads to shooting
A 32-year-old man is behind bars charged in the shooting death of a man over the weeken
Person Injured in Early Morning Hotel Shooting
Early morning hotel shooting in Columbia leaves at least one woman with serious injuries.
"Tebow Time" Ends in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An announced crowd of over 8300 fans filed into Spirit Communications Park on Sunday to say goodbye to the most famous Firefly in the young franchise's history. Hours before the 5:05 p.m.…
Coroner: Saluda River Swimmer's Autopsy Inconclusive
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Autopsy inconclusive for man who is believed to have drowned in the Saluda River on Sunday. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the preliminary autopsy findings William John Leeman, 43, of Gaston, who was believed to have drowned in…
Body Found Behind U-Haul Storage Facility in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigation after a body was found behind a U-Haul storage facility on Sunday. Columbia Police say they found the body in the 1000 block of Elmwood Avenue Sunday afternoon. Officers say they…
USC Student Working at AU Found Dead in Peru
COLUMBIA, SC (WJBF)- A University of South Carolina student working through a clinical program at Augusta University is missing in South America. 24-year-old Seth Thomas is on a short-term medical mission in Peru. Friday afternoon, he went on a hike by…
South Carolina Health Officials Find West Nile Virus
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina health officials say samples from mosquitoes trapped in Beaufort County have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Entomologist Chris Evans of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) said in a…
2 Women Charged in Concession Stand Burglary
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC(WOLO)- Two women are facing multiple charges in connection to the burglary of a concession stand at a Pelion sports complex. Brittney McDaniel and Kayla Wallace were arrested Friday morning after a brief pursuit near Cooper Park,…
Two Killed in Early Morning Wrecks on I-20 In Lexington
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the persons killed in two early morning car accidents on I-20 Eastbound on Saturday. Caleb Joseph Metz, 26,…
Victim Identified in Gas Station Shooting on Two Notch Road
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The victim of a Saturday morning shooting at a gas station has been identified. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said, William D. Archie,25, died from a gunshot wound to…
One Lane of Farrow Road Closed for Bridge Repair
RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)--If you plan to travel on Farrow Road, take not of a lane closure. SC DOT crews are doing repair work on part of the bridge. The DOT has closed one lane on the Southbound Farrow Road Bridge.…
Two Arrests Made in Connection with Missing Lexington Woman's Death
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Two people are in custody, charged in connection with the death of a missing Lexington woman. Lexington County Deputies say Lee Anthony Corley, 37, faces murder charges in connection with the death of Alena Kennedy. Harriet Leigh…
Coroner Identifies Man Who Drowned in Saluda River
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the person who died as a result of drowning in the river behind Riverbanks Zoo. Coroner Gary Watts says, Deslin Lamar Mitchell,…
