Deputies respond to shots fired call, find victim
Richland County deputies said they found a man shot on Southern Drive overnight.
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Fill The Red Truck Event in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to fill up the truck. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a fill the red truck event to get supplies for the shelter. You can drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward…
City of West Columbia is Encouraging Residents to Share Restoration Ideas
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Things are changing in West Columbia and officials are reaching out to the public to see what they should bring to the area next, turning an old…
Three charged in connection with Lexington County homicide
SLED officials say charges were filed Wednesday in connection to the deadly shooting that happened earlier this week, involving a relative of a Lexington County Sheriff's Department employee.
Crews battle apartment complex fire
Columbia firefighters are working a fire at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Longreek Drive.
Richland Library to Host Career Fair for Young Adults
[gtxvideo vid='Hk1Me3YH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Hk1Me3YH.jpg' vtitle='young adult career fair'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library is hosting almost two dozen Midlands businesses Saturday for a job fair geared at young adults. The target age range is 16 to 24, but anyone looking for…
RCSD: Man stole flooring from home being remodeled
A man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department after allegedly stealing flooring from a home being remodeled in a Richland County.
Starting today, don't worry about going to the grocery store...your groceries will come to you
[gtxvideo vid='7WdnHj0s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7WdnHj0s.jpg' vtitle='InstaCart'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-If the idea of fighting traffic on the way to the grocery store, driving in circles looking for parking, trying to find every BOGO deal possible, only to stand in a long line waiting…
Midlands Residents Voice Their Concerns About Politics And Corruption
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- lawmakers speaking to a packed house about corruption and politics on Wednesday. "Too many people get power and there is not enough accountability in our legislature," Mike Rose, R-Dorchester said. Politics…
Fallen Officer Memorial in Lexington
[gtxvideo vid='a1b2l8Ep' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a1b2l8Ep.jpg' vtitle='Fallen Officer Memorial in Lexington'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Honoring those who serve others, Wednesday a Fallen Officer Memorial was held to honor those lives lost. The annual Officer's Fallen Memorial pays tribute at the Lexington County Courthouse.…
Buckle Up SC Launches Memorial Day Safety
[gtxvideo vid='PTjBMaBM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PTjBMaBM.jpg' vtitle='Buckle Up SC Launches Memorial Day Safety'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to remind you to Buckle Up for safety. On Wednesday, the South Carolina Highway Patrol launched its annual "Buckle Up, South Carolina campaign." The safety…
Longtime Watchdog: "The people of South Carolina are tired of the repeated indictments."
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Representative Bobby Harrell, Representative Jim Merrill, Senator John Courson and now, Representative Rick Quinn. All of these lawmakers were accused of violating ethics while serving in the statehouse. Quinn is…
Special counsel appointed to lead Russia investigation
ABC NEWS-- The United States Department of Justice has announced that a special counsel has been appointed to investigate Russian interference into last year's presidential election. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been assigned by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein…
Troopers: Myrtle Beach Man Caused Fiery Crash on 1-95
AA Robeson County, N.C. (WPDE) — The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a 68-year-old Myrtle Beach man who was driving a tractor-trailer on I-95 on Tuesday caused a multi-vehicle pileup that killed five people, including himself. The crash happened on I-95…
Orangeburg County postal employee accused of mail theft
An Orangeburg County postal employee is accused of mail theft.
Deputies Investigate After Multiple Robberies, Indian Community Feels They're Being Targeted
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A community still on high alert after burglars steal thousands of dollars worth of gold. On Tuesday night members of the Midlands Indian Community wants their voices heard. "It makes…
GOP Runoff for 5th District Too Close to Call
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The runoff election for the Republican GOP nomination to replace Mick Mulvaney in South Carolina's 5th District was too close to call Tuesday night, with the slightest or margins separating the contenders. The difference in votes…
Wendy Brawley Wins State House District 70 Runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Here is a list of winners of races in South Carolina. State House - District 70 Wendy Brawley, Democrat 70 % Heath Hill, Democrat 30 %
Lawmaker Responds to Misconduct Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former House Majority Leader Rick Quinn says he's done nothing wrong and will fight the misconduct charges against him. Quinn becomes the third South Carolina legislator since December suspended from office amid corruption allegations. House Speaker…
Kershaw Voters Weigh in on District 5 Congressional Runoff
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO)- According to the South Carolina Election Commission, Congressional District 5 covers 11 Midlands counties: Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Newberry, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union and York. Both Republican candidates…
Missing 8-year-old Girl's Body Found in Marlboro County
McColl, S.C. (WPDE) — The body of Iyana Lowery, the 8-year-old girl who was first reported missing on May 5 after her mother was found…
Man charged with attempted murder, four counts of kidnapping
A Sumter County man is behind bars accused of stabbing his girlfriend and threatening to harm other victims.
Solicitor: Rep. Richard Quinn indicted
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO/AP) - Solicitor David Pascoe announced Tuesday that longtime Republican lawmaker Rick Quinn was indicted Tuesday on two counts of misconduct. The two indictments are for one count of common law misconduct in office and one count of…
Victim identified in Glasgo Lane fatal shooting
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington County Coroner has identified the man who was shot and killed Monday night on Glasgo Lane. Coroner Margaret Fisher said Austin Chandler, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. The…
The power of philanthropy truly is in the purse...designer ones at that
[gtxvideo vid='9qxsLnuN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9qxsLnuN.jpg' vtitle='POwer of the Purse'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) -- It's a simple jump to say that the power of philanthropy is in the purse - or even the wallet- but in the case of the annual event sponsored by…
