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Deputies Capture Man Accused of Murdering 81-Year-Old

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- After arresting one suspect last week in the robbery turned murder, deputies arrested the other suspect Wednesday afternoon. 40-year-old, Jason Randolph was arrested at 2:45 p.m. and charged…

Amazon Donates to SC Science Academy and the Classroom

[gtxvideo vid='0wMWbZL7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0wMWbZL7.jpg' vtitle='Amazon Donates to SC Science Academy'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Amazon is doing its part to encourage young scientists in the midlands. Wednesday the on-line retail giant donated 15 thousand dollars in lab materials to the South Carolina Science…

SC Department of Natural Resources Deploys Crews to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In another round of aid, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is sending teams to Texas. SC DNR Officials say Texas Parks and Wildlife requested the assistance. According to SC DNR,  Officers will head to Texas Thursday, where…

McMaster Signs Two Executive Orders

Governor Henry McMaster Signs Executive Orders that could change who could be allowed into the State of South Carolina and another suspending a public servant.

RCSD: 81 Year Old Murdered During Robbery

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)  Richland County deputies say two men are in custody in connection with the murder of 81 year old Duaine Hamilton. Investigators say on August 22nd, Jason Randolph and Jeffery Simmons tried to steal two televisions from Sears…

Armed Homeowner Catches Suspect in Manhunt

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - An armed homeowner was able to keep a wanted man at bay as he waited for deputies to respond in Kershaw County, Tuesday. The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office said Christopher Cravets, 21, who was wanted…

Wednesday GMC Headlines

Stay in the know and check out a few of the stories we are monitoring for you on this Wednesday August 30th,

Lexington Man Charged with Disturbing School

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say a father is in custody after he tried to pick his daughter up from school early. Investigators say Timothy Browning became disruptive when tried to take his daughter home minutes before the…

Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour

[gtxvideo vid='JpbTZd6l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JpbTZd6l.jpg' vtitle='Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Congressman Joe Wilson rolled into the Midlands today touching on the big issues. Wilson hit the streets during his annual District Bus Tour. Wilson visited area…

SC Army National Guard Deploys Aquatic Rescue Teams to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Army National Guard deployed two Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams to Texas in support of Hurricane Harvey rescue operations. The teams left out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, they consist of eight Soldiers…

City of Columbia Plans Relief Efforts for Harvey Victims

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin said Tuesday the city is working on plans to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey in Southeast Texas. Mayor Benjamin released this statement: Looking at the pictures and videos coming out…

Richland County Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 33-year-old Richland County man has been arrested on ten charges connected to the exploitation of a minor. S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joseph Hewitt Tuesday. Wilson said Internet Crimes Against…

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