Assault suspect turns himself in after incident at Five Points bar
The suspect accused of assaulting a man following an argument at a Harden Street bar turned himself into authorities Monday afternoon.
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SC Mom Charged with Murder, Arson of 2 Children And Husband
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a woman in connection to a fatal house fire that killed her two children and husband. Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery said that Sharon Coleman, 34, was arrested for…
Senate vote could decide if road-funding bill becomes law
Senators are expected to debate a road-funding compromise that would eventually raise the state's gas tax by 12 cents but allow South Carolina drivers to get the money back.
Suspect sought after shooting at party
A suspect is being sought by the Newberry County Sheriff's Office following a shooting at a home on Adelaide Street over the weekend.
Monday Morning Menu
Click here to get a glimpse of some of the event happening in the Midlands in your Morning Menu.
Caffeinated Bagel?
[gtxvideo vid='X9eD4LIG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X9eD4LIG.jpg' vtitle='Caffeinated Bagel?'] CNN-- How about a java jolt with your breakfast sandwich. Here's a new espresso bagel from Einstein Brothers. The caffeinated bagel has 32 milligrams of caffeine according to the company.
South Carolina to Get 1st Marker Recalling KKK Terror
YORK, S.C. (AP) - The first historical marker in South Carolina to mention the Ku Klux Klan is being unveiled at a York County church. The plaque at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church will discuss how the KKK terrorized Elias Hill…
Man Arrested in Murder of Bennettsville Woman, Deputies Still Searching For Missing Child
MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WPDE)- Marlboro County deputies, Bennettsville police, DNR, SLED and the FBI gathered at Bennettsville Intermediate School Sunday afternoon to start searching for eight-year-old Iyana Lowery. They have…
Father And 2 Children Killed in House Fire
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Three people are dead after a house fire Sunday Morning in Fairfield County. The Fairfield County Coroner's office confirmed that two minors and one male adult died in…
LCSD Release Sketch of Shooting Suspect
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-The Lexington County Sheriff's Department released a composite sketch of the suspect wanted in connection to a shooting Saturday. Detectives believe the suspect flagged down and approached a vehicle near…
Meet Mac, Gov. Henry McMaster's New Bulldog Puppy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina officially has a new first dog! In a video posted on the governor’s Facebook page, Henry McMaster and his wife Peggy introduced us to their new bulldog puppy…
Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Car in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner, Gary Watts, released the name of the individual motorcyclist who died after crashing into a car on Garners Ferry Road Saturday night. Watts said, Maurice Shaw,…
South Carolina Unemployment Rate Unchanged in March
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's jobless rate has remained unchanged as the state set a record for employment. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that South Carolina's unemployment rate in…
Health: Food Allergies and Eating Out
[gtxvideo vid='ioKOZtns' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ioKOZtns.jpg' vtitle='Health: Food Allergies and Eating Out'] CNN--Many people deal with food allergies on a daily basis, and eating out can make it particularly difficult to manage. Here's Kim Hutcherson with this health minute on food allergies and…
RCSD Investigating Shooting of Three Men
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent three men to the hospital Friday night. Deputies responded to a shots fired call in the 7000 block of Garners…
CPD Investigation of Five Points Assault Clears Moore and Samuel, Warrant for Dread
The Columbia Police Department has put out a warrant for former Gamecocks linebacker Jalen Dread for Simple Assault after being accused of assaulting a male at the "Five Points Saloon" last Saturday. Current USC players Deebo Samuel and Skai Moore…
Rosewood Crawfish Festival
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for some crawfish. The 2017 Rosewood Crawfish Festival is Saturday in Columbia. The festival kicks off at 11am and runs until 8pm Where: Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC 29205…
Gamecock Student-Athletes Set For Graduation This Weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - South Carolina Athletics celebrates 104 current and former student-athletes who will participate in graduation ceremonies this weekend at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks have continued to excel in the classroom during the 2016-17 school year, as…
Potbellied Pig: Swine Suspect in Lexington County
[gtxvideo vid='khw2K707' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/khw2K707.jpg' vtitle='Potbellied Pig: Swine Suspect in Lexington County'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- A potbellied pig is now in custody after giving Lexington County Deputies the 'swine slip'. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department received calls about a roaming pig, sneaking…
USC Students Get Their Sheepskin
Some USC Seniors are ready to walk out of college and into the "real world" as they graduate to the next level on their journey.
SC Legislator Resigning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Rep. Harold Mitchell says he's resigning after 12 years in the Legislature for health reasons. Local media outlets report that Mitchell was to announce his resignation Friday afternoon. The 51-year-old Spartanburg Democrat said he's…
Owner of Five Points bar will surrender business license
The owner of the Five Points nights that made headlines recently after a University of South Carolina was choked has agreed to turn over his business licence.
Richland County Transportation Director Resigns
Richland County’s first director of its Transportation Program funded by a voter-approved penny sales tax increase is leaving his post to accept a job at the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT).
#IamaPreexistingCondition trends on Twitter
Twitter users concerned about the bill passed the House to repeal and replace Obamacare are sharing their personal health stories on Twitter under the hashtag #IamaPreexistingCondition.
Marco Farms, Inc recalls veal, beef, and pork products due to possible E. Coli contamination
Marcho Farms, Inc., of Souderton, in Montgomery County, is recalling approximately 5,620 pounds of boneless veal, and ground veal, beef and pork products that may be adulterated withnon-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O111, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday.
