[gtxvideo vid='cASNF6sq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cASNF6sq.jpg' vtitle='HOT CAR KID'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Latisha Rembert, 24, was denied bond at her detention hearing, in connection with the death of her 1-year-old son. “Your charges are first-degree murder-homicide by child abuse-neglect, do you understand that?"…
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Chapin man faces attempted murder charges, Deputies say he's accused of threatening a family member with a butcher knife and knocking the victim unconscious. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, 42 year old Nicholas David…
The lawyer for a South Carolina senator who authorities say converted campaign donations into personal cash wants his charges dismissed.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (AP) - Get ready for a smoother ride. The State Department of Transportation voted Thursday to spend the first $26 million raised by the South Carolina's newly increased gas tax to paving projects in 27 counties. There…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC has lifted a swimming advisory for the Saluda River. The affected area was the section of the river that runs the length of Saluda Shoals Park. DHEC says it is now safe to swim. According to…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- A Sumter Couple is behind bars accused of abusing their three month old. Both 22 year old Phillip Andrew Grate and 17 year old Ashlin Caples, the parents of the child, face an unlawful neglect of child charge.…
[gtxvideo vid='WYHOUrfG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WYHOUrfG.jpg' vtitle='BODY CAMERAS'] Officer accountability has taken a step forward as the Richland County Sheriff's Department covers its deputies when it comes to the operation of body cameras. RCSD just installed some new technology so when the gun…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of West Columbia officials have issued a Boil Water Advisory for all of Shampy Street. According to officials, this is due to a water line break in the area. Officials say once the water line…
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant has taken a tangible step toward running for governor, although he says he hasn't officially decided to enter the race.
In a bond hearing Thursday for 64-year-old James Kester, police revealed that his motive for driving through a graveside memorial was due to a grievance with the Department of Mental Health (DMH).
[gtxvideo vid='deZb9dkz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/deZb9dkz.jpg' vtitle='cONGRESSMAN'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Type 1 Diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes impacts a lot more than the name might imply. Of the 1.25 million Americans who are living with T1D, 400,000 are under 18 years old. Finding…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– Sumter Police responded to a child found unresponsive Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday to a child found unresponsive at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. Officers and other first responders attempted to revive…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man with 12 counts of attempted murder in connection to the Greenlawn Cemetery collision. Police announced late Wednesday that James Kester,64, is facing…
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two men have been arrested and charged with breaking into home and stealing various items on Tuesday. According to the warrants, Frank Lamar Wilson Jr, 28, is charged with first-degree Burglary and Safecracking. Fabyane Jamel Hinnant,…
[gtxvideo vid='0x8eP6iV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0x8eP6iV.jpg' vtitle='Wonderhands'] BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police officers were treated to an extra special game of softball with some friends that have wonder hands. For the fourth year in a row, CPD officers came out to play ball…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Police are on the scene at Greenlawn Cemetery where they say there are multiple injuries after an elderly man struck people with his car. It happened around 2pm at the cemetery off Leesburg Road. Police say it…
According to The Richland County Sheriff's Department the body of a man was found in a ditch on Interstate I-77 this morning.
[gtxvideo vid='qDKjpa88' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qDKjpa88.jpg' vtitle='fair housing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The City of Columbia is hosting the next discussion in an ongoing series about fair housing called, "Speak Out," Thursday, July 27. The quarterly conversations will address different issues regarding Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity. During…
[gtxvideo vid='iM3tFYQP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iM3tFYQP.jpg' vtitle='cooper grand opening'] FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) - The Forest Acres location of Richland Library reopens Wednesday after a months-long renovation. Library staff said the new Cooper is bigger and includes a "children's makers" area for kids.…
[gtxvideo vid='kI6hABIS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kI6hABIS.jpg' vtitle='New Research on Artificial Sweetener'] ABC NEWS-- New research shows that artificial sweetener may not help you in the fight against losing weight. Consuming too much sugar, we know, is linked to obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. And people…
[gtxvideo vid='WrbiOqhb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WrbiOqhb.jpg' vtitle='Airfares going up? Tips on How to Save'] CNN--If you are planning to fly, experts say the cost of airfare is going up. But there are some ways you can save. Here's Mary Maloney with some tips…
SUMTER, SC (July 18, 2017) – An 81-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday evening has been found safe. Police say Williams “Pete” Jackson went missing between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday from a Pinkney Street residence where he…
[gtxvideo vid='iKN7cwZk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iKN7cwZk.jpg' vtitle='DHEC: Swim Advisory Still in Effect For Saluda River'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A swim advisory remains in effect for a section of the Saluda River, according to DHEC. Temporary advisory signs are up in the area with…
[gtxvideo vid='EDVcbkCg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EDVcbkCg.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Begins Spraying for Mosquitos'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials say they are wasting no time after DHEC says a bird found in downtown Columbia tested positive for West Nile. Columbia Mayor Steve…
[gtxvideo vid='SPNYT6YW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SPNYT6YW.jpg' vtitle='Chapin FOLO'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Richland School District Five is moving forward with plans to build a new elementary school on Amick's Ferry Road in Chapin. The move comes after a contentious board meeting and vote…
