RCSD: Victim injured in drive-by shooting
Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are working to determine who fired multiple shots at a man in a drive-by shooting Sunday afternoon.
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Men wounded after shots fired into home, deputies say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) - Deputies say two men suffered non-life threatening injuries after they were struck by bullets while inside a home early Monday morning. Multiple rounds were fired into the Metz Road home just before 2 a.m., deputies…
Bus drivers wanted in Kershaw Co.
School bus drivers are needed in Kershaw County School District.
Monday Morning Menu
Here's a look at some of the events that are happening Monday in and around the Midlands.
Man Who Put Myrtle Beach Shooting on FB Live Speaks
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE) — “Stay away from this area if you're watching this feed there's multiple people been shot," said Bubba Hinson as he broadcasted a fight that quickly become…
Search For Missing Swimmer Continues Monday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Multiple law enforcement agencies will continue searching for a missing swimmer Monday morning. Rescue crews have been searching for hours for a swimmer who was separated from a group of…
Pedestrian Killed in Hit And Run in Lexington County
Lexington COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after a Sunday morning hit and run crash in Lexington County. According to Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was struck by an unknown vehicle on Westwood Drive at 5:00am.…
Troopers Investigate Sumter Fatal Hit And Run
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers are seeking information about a Sunday morning hit and run that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The fatal wreck happened at 12:35am on Ellerbe Mill Road. Troopers say a vehicle…
SC Escapee Easy to Spot for Police
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a jail escapee arrested in a downtown alley in a South Carolina city was easy to spot because he was still in his green jail jumpsuit. Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Lt. John Fischer…
Carolina Brotherhood Rides for Law Enforcement
[gtxvideo vid='Vr59cpxl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vr59cpxl.jpg' vtitle='Carolina Brotherhood Rides for Law Enforcement'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dozens hit the streets on bicycles to ride for a cause. More than a hundred men and women in blue rode over the weekend for the 'Carolina Brotherhood'…
SC Unemployment Rate Down
[gtxvideo vid='JPDs05uq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JPDs05uq.jpg' vtitle='SC Unemployment Rate Down'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It seems many of your neighbors are back to work in South Carolina. New numbers released from the SC Department of Workforce point to the lowest unemployment rate since 2000.…
Update: 9/11 Memorial Designer to Create Emanuel AME Memorial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The architect who designed the 9/11 Memorial in New York has been chosen to create a memorial to honor the nine worshippers who died in a racist attack on a Charleston church. The planners of the…
Emanuel AME Announces Plans for Memorial on Shooting Anniversary
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Emanuel AME Church announced plans Saturday for a permanent memorial to the victims and survivors of the mass shooting inside the church during a Bible study two years ago, June 17, 2015. "This memorial on the grounds…
Health Study: How to get More Veggies on the Plate
[gtxvideo vid='r6H0skAu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/r6H0skAu.jpg' vtitle='Health Study on Eating Your Veggies'] ABC NEWS--A New study shows the surprising way you might be able to get your kids to fill their plates with veggies. The study says, whether broiled or steamed, carrots or…
Authorities Say Imposters Are Posing as Richland County Deputies in New Scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Curtis Wilson with the Richland County Sheriff's Department said someone is making phone calls in his name, dialing people all around the nation, attempting to take their money. "They're coming…
Richland Deputies Search for Shooting Suspect
Richland County Deputies are searching for a suspect accused in a Friday evening shooting.
Woman charged with card theft
Deputies say a woman is facing jail time because she tried to use someone else's credit card and identity for a Walmart shopping spree and a hotel stay.
Orangeburg County man back in jail following escape
A search is underway for an inmate who escaped the Orangeburg County Detention Center Friday.
Reviewing of Columbia flag design finalists
The city of Columbia needs the help of the public to choose the next flag.
Deputies Encourage Citizens to Meet At Safety Zones For Internet Exchanges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Authorities are reminding people about their internet safety zones after two men were arrested in connection with stealing phones from app users. Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) says they…
City of Columbia Hosts Open Houses
[gtxvideo vid='CUIjlJHj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CUIjlJHj.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Council Open Houses'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia City Council members got a chance to speak with residents this week at the June At-Large Open House. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr. met…
Two men arrested for using apps to lure victims, deputies say
Two men are behind bars after deputies were able to catch them in the act of an ongoing scam using social media apps.
Lawsuit over SC Jailed Inmates Access to Attorneys
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A hearing has been scheduled in a lawsuit accusing a South Carolina jail of violating inmates' constitutional rights by preventing them from meeting with lawyers from a civil liberties group. Court documents filed Tuesday show a…
Fashion Week Columbia continues to be fashion forward
[gtxvideo vid='vdmhvbMU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vdmhvbMU.jpg' vtitle='Fashion Week'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--The sixth year, the most fashionable of fashions descend on the Capital City for a week of style, conversation, and fun. Fashion Week Columbia continues through Saturday with several events planned, including runway…
Experts Recommend Vaccination to Protect Pups Against Dog Flu
[gtxvideo vid='XbTh8lwT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XbTh8lwT.jpg' vtitle='dog flu'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Canine Influenza has officially arrived in South Carolina, and some veterinarians are recommending getting your dog vaccinated against it as a precaution. Vets at Pawmetto Lifeline, in the Harbison area of…
