SUMTER, SC (July 15, 2017) – Five people were arrested after a raid by the Sumter Police Department Wednesday afternoon. Freddie McCullough, 64, is charged with attempted murder. Ruth Wells, 51, is charged with two counts of distribution of crack…
[gtxvideo vid='JgmRoceW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JgmRoceW.jpg' vtitle='Splash Pads in the City Help Beat the Heat'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are searching for a way to beat the heat this summer than you’re in luck. The City of Columbia splash pads are open…
A Richland County Deputy hailed a hero after a take down seen around the world speaks out for the first time since that arrest.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child. Solicitor Rick Hubbard says jurors deliberated less than an hour this week before finding Bryan Jeffrey Ellis guilty of…
[gtxvideo vid='Uzc1QKQO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Uzc1QKQO.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Spike at the Pump in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, prices have jumped two cents in the last week. Right now in Columbia we…
SLED Continues to investigate the cause of a deadly fire out of Lexington County
Before you dive in to the water to stay cool this summer, Local police and fire crews want you to be safe.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Midlands is gearing up to be the destination for a front row seat to view the Total Eclipse. While many will be excited to watch the once…
[gtxvideo vid='MVGK1Q79' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MVGK1Q79.jpg' vtitle='SCHOOL BOARD SECURITY'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- If you want to go to the Lexington Richland County District 5 school board meeting, you will have to go through additional security screenings. "My first thought was ok, what’re they…
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[gtxvideo vid='OyGvlZ0w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OyGvlZ0w.jpg' vtitle='Tips on Ways to Snack Healthy'] CNN--You can become a healthy snack master with these snack hacks from experts. Kim Hutcherson has the information in this health minute.
Swansea Man Charged for inappropriately kissing a minor under the age of 11.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The recent Takata recall is targeting airbags in Fords, Mazda's and Nissan's. A Mazda dealership here in the Midlands said they had to pull 4 cars from the lot…
[gtxvideo vid='I97xEa2w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I97xEa2w.jpg' vtitle='Bull St Development'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In the fourth year of a 20-year development project, a new storm water management plan has received city and federal approval, allowing a creek that was once free flowing to run…
If you can't take the heat, get out to one of the City splash pads. We have a list of locations where you can find your cool.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a convict who escaped from a maximum security prison using equipment flown into the facility by drone is now being held in South Carolina's highest security facility. Online records showed Jimmy Causey was being…
[gtxvideo vid='AIOkN7ST' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AIOkN7ST.jpg' vtitle='Deputy Featured on Live PD Throws out First Pitch'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Richland County deputy who received national recognition for his appearance on A&E'S Live PD and the televised arrest, throws out the first pitch at the…
[gtxvideo vid='920gyE7b' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/920gyE7b.jpg' vtitle='CPD Traffic Unit Investigating Motorcycle Collision'] COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department's Traffic Safety unit is investigating a collision involving a motorcycle. Columbia Police say the crash happened late Wednesday in the 3600 block of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's public health director is stepping down. Director Catherine Heigel announced her resignation Thursday from the Department of Health and Environmental Control. The department says Heigel is returning to Greenville, where she will serve as…
Sheriff's deputies are warning that two men pretending to be South Carolina firefighters are conducting a scam when they try to get inside homes to check on smoke detectors.
[gtxvideo vid='dohYRbLW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dohYRbLW.jpg' vtitle='REgaetronic'] LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO)--Reggaetronic 6 is planned for Saturday at Spence Island on Lake Murray. According to event organizers, this year's event will kick off at 11:00, and will run until 6:00. Camp M.A.T.E.S., a camp…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - An official says two West Nile virus cases in South Carolina are connected to Hurricane Matthew. Beaufort County Mosquito Control director Gregg Hunt says organic material left in standing water after the storm was…
[gtxvideo vid='B1z8wG9r' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B1z8wG9r.jpg' vtitle='Richland Deputy Gains National Attention From Live PD'] RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- A Midlands deputy is gaining national recognition for an on the job chase, caught on A&E'S Live PD. The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they've…
[gtxvideo vid='XLC4wEb6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XLC4wEb6.jpg' vtitle='New Richland Two Superintendent Meets the Community'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- Parents and members of the community got a chance this week to meet the New Richland School District Two Superintendent. The District held a meet and greet…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Bond has been set for the man who was charged with the murder of his uncle last month. On Wednesday a judge granted Brandon Barham a $250,000 bond. Barham faces murder and…
