RCSD Host Community Pizza Party
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Midlands residents got a chance to meet and greet some of their favorite deputies from Live PD on Saturday. Hundreds of residents wrap around the Richland County Sheriff's Department…
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Sumter Woman Attempts to Burn Down Home With Family Inside
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- A Sumter County woman is in jail after attempting to burn down her home with family members inside Saturday afternoon. Willie Mae McQuilla, 67, is charged with one count…
Bennettsville Man Charged With Murder And Kidnapping, 8-year-old Girl Still Missing
BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WOLO)- A Bennettsville man has been arrested and charged in connection with the May 5th death of Ella Lowery and the disapperance of her eight year old daughter. Authorities say, Jejauncey Fernando Harrington, 32, was charged with murder…
Investigators Seize 100 Pounds of Marijuana on SC Interstate
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Investigators seized more than 100 pounds of marijuana during a rush-hour drug bust on an interstate highway in South Carolina. The Herald of Rock Hill reports…
RCSD Searching For Missing 20-Year-Old
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help finding a missing 20-year-old. In a press release, Sheriff Leon Lott states that Deasha Hicks was last…
Large Gator Spotted Taking Stroll at Timmerman Trail in Cayce
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)- A large alligator has caused Cayce Department of Public Safety officers to temporarily close parts of the Timmerman Trail Saturday. The City of Cayce announced on their twitter account that Cayce DPS are blocking off an area…
Recycle Day Happening in Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to recycle, for free. The Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling, S.C. Department of Agriculture, local and regional businesses are hosting a Richland Recycle Day. If you are interested, here is the information from County officials.…
West Columbia Man Sentenced to 24 years for Shooting Roommate
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Prosecutors say a 24-year-old man will spend the next half of his life in prison for shooting and killing his roommate through a closed door after being punched in the mouth. Solicitor S.R. Hubbard III said…
S.C. DMV Executive Director Breaks Down What Real ID Law Means for You
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO)- Most people know that a road funding bill passed this legislative session but you may not have heard about another bill that could have you wanting to get…
Shooting victim died from multiple gunshot wounds, coroner says
The Richland County Coroner has identified the man who was killed Thursday night following a shooting.
Coroner to hold press conference Monday about student's death
The Richland County Coroner will holding a press conference on Monday about the death of 16-year-old high school student.
Man charged with exposing himself while at Panera Bread
Columbia Police have arrested a man wanted for indecent exposure.
Richland Co. Coroner investigating death after body found
The Richland County Coroner told ABC Columbia that his office is investigating a 'suspicious' death after a body was found Friday morning.
Search underway for missing Lee County teen
Deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teen who was last seen Thursday night in Bishopville.
Richland Library Hosting Free Women's Health Week Events
[gtxvideo vid='4UVY1erl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4UVY1erl.jpg' vtitle='women's health week'] RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library is hosting a week full of events in honor of National Women's Health Week, Sunday through Friday. Self-Defense Class 9 a.m. - 1p.m. Monday, May 15 Richland…
US 1 Eastbound Exit Ramp on 1-20 to be Closed for Construction Overnight
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If your commute takes you down Interstate 20 in Lexington County, there is some construction you need to know about. According to the SC DOT, the US 1 eastbound exit ramp (Exit 58) on Interstate 20 in…
Two Story Home Catches Fire
Heavy fire breaks out in a Columbia home Thursday night. Cause is still being determined.
Brazen Burglaries Spark Fear in Indian Community
[gtxvideo vid='Oyv608j0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Oyv608j0.jpg' vtitle='Brazen Burglaries Spark Fear'] LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a handful of break-ins across the county, in which a high value of jewelry was taken. In one case, a victim came…
Open Records Law Bill in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislation closing loopholes in South Carolina's open records law is poised to become law, but without a key provision that would have enabled the public to get data from obstinate government agencies without hiring a lawyer.…
SC Chamber, Businesses Applaud Lawmakers for Roads Bill
[gtxvideo vid='ER6mavOg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ER6mavOg.jpg' vtitle='SC Chamber, Businesses Applaud Lawmakers for Roads Bill'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The SC Chamber and area businesses are thanking lawmakers for passing a roads bill. Thursday, Chamber leaders met at the State House to applaud legislators on…
Lawmakers Reflect on Achievements as Regular Session Ends
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- As the regular session comes to an end Thursday, lawmakers say they are proud of every thing they were able to accomplish but there is still so much…
Riverbanks Officials Trying to Cope with Death of Infant Gorilla
[gtxvideo vid='sUkJL3j6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sUkJL3j6.jpg' vtitle='Riverbanks Officials React to Death of Infant Gorilla'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tragic news out of Riverbanks Zoo as workers, and visitors, mourn the loss of the Zoo’s first infant gorilla. The infant gorilla was born in the breech…
No charges to be filed in fatal April boating incident on Lake Murray
No criminal charges will be filed for the boating fatality that took place on Lake Murray last month.
Loopholes in SC's public records law could be closed
Legislation closing loopholes in South Carolina's open records law is poised to becoming law, but without a key provision that would have enabled the public to get data from obstinate government agencies without hiring a lawyer.
Zoo 'heartbroken' over loss of infant gorilla
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of the Zoo's first infant gorilla.
