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Sheriff: Tips Give Strong Leads in Burglary Caught on Camera

[gtxvideo vid='4kM1d2vx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4kM1d2vx.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff: Tips Give Leads in Burglary Caught on Camera'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Sheriff's says thanks to tips, they have some developing leads in the case of suspected burglars caught on camera. According to officials,…

Damage Blocks Roads, Downs Power Lines in Prosperity says Sheriff

PROSPERITY, SC (WOLO)--Severe weather rolled through the Midlands Wednesday afternoon causing damage in areas from Saluda to Newberry C0unty. According to the Newberry County Sheriff's office the majority of the damage in that area is just outside of Prosperity. Officials…

Former Holly Hill Primary School Goes up in Flames

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- A fire destroyed a former Holly Hill Primary School on Tuesday night. According to the Holly Hill Police Department's Twitter page, fire crews battled the blaze just before 8p.m. Officials advised residents toย be patient if they've experienced…

Rep. Rick Quinn Appears in Court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A personal recognizance bond was set at $50,000 Tuesday morning for former Republican Majority Leader Rep. Richard Quinn. Quinn is charged with two counts of misconduct in office. Prosecutors say he took more than $4.5 million from…

Police Seeking Woman Accused of Fraudulent Credit Card Use

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police is asking for the public's help finding a woman accused of stealing money from a victimโ€™s bank account. The suspect, seen in the surveillance photo with green hair is accused of receiving a $3,500…

Plans for 2017 Charleston 9 ceremony released

The City of Charleston has announced plans for the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Sofa Super Store fire. The nine Charleston firefighters who lost their lives will be honored during a service planned for 7 p.m. Sunday, June 18.

SCHP: Driver in fatal accident overcorrected, struck tree

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - One person has died following an accident overnight. Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say the driver of a 2006 Nissan was killed when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Lexington…

Candidate Archie Parnell Holds Town Hall Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Democratic Challenger in the race for the Congressional 5th District seat will host a town hall meeting Monday. It will take placeย at the USC Sumter Arts and Letters Building, Lecture Hall 116 at 6pm. Parnell says…

Person Saved by Fire Rescue After Being Trapped on Saluda River

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One person was saved after being trapped on an island Saturday afternoon. The Columbia Fire Department conducted a water rescue after one person was trapped on an island in the Saluda River, downstream from botanical gardens. Officials…

Teen Shooting Victim Dies, 14-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A teen who was shot Friday has died, police have arrested a 14-year-old in connection to this shooting. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the teen as Christopher Ladarren Simmons,19. Watts adds that Simmons died from…

One Person Displaced After Overnight House Fires

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department is investigating after two homes went up in flames Friday night, leaving one person displaced. Fire officials responded to the fires in the 1600 block Mayer St around 11p.m. According to the Columbia…

Homeless Veterans Program

Columbia, SC. (WOLO) ---ย  The Capital City is working to help homeless veterans as they return home from overseas. The goal is to help them make a smooth transition so they won't have to fight at home as well. [gtxvideo…

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