Man Charged in Sex Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
A man who was in custody at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is now facing charges for asexually abusing a vulnerable adult.
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Elgin Man Accused of Assaulting Teen on School Bus
Kershaw County deputies arrested a 36-year-old man who they say was captured on surveillance video assaulting a teenager on a school bus Tuesday.
Columbia Fire Responds to Two House Fires Thursday Morning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Fire says it responded to two house fires early Thursday morning. Authorities say it appears both houses were abandoned. Crews responded to the first around 4:45 a.m. in the 2400 block of Santee Avenue, in…
Civil Rights Activist to Open Restaurant in The Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands civil rights activist is opening a restaurant filled with people who have left their mark in Columbia, and the world. "So many people have contributed to American culture…
Historic Columbia Honoring Black History Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Historic Columbia is making sure you get a chance to brush up on your history this February. All throughout Black History Month the organization will be honoring the rich…
Groundhog Day Hotels Pricier Than Super Bowl
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA (CNN) -- Groundhog Day is Thursday, and some people are willing to shell out big bucks for a glimpse at Punxsutawney Phil. Hotel website Trivago recently looked at average hotel rates in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Phil appears every…
SC State Enrollment
[gtxvideo vid='9jhm0HTf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9jhm0HTf.jpg' vtitle='SC State Enrollment'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Enrollment is on the way up at SC State University, according to the University President. President James Clark told state lawmakers the number of students increased in the Spring semester to more than…
Muschamp Not Quick to Praise this Year’s Recruiting Class
[gtxvideo vid='V0fhuBQr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V0fhuBQr.jpg' vtitle='Muschamp Not Quick to Praise this Year's Recruiting Class'] Though Carolina did pull in the #17 rated recruiting class and added tremendous depth on the defensive line and secondary, Will Muschamp won't rate this class until they…
Local Church Helps Refugees Through International Ministry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The International Ministry at First Baptist Church in Columbia is dedicated to helping people from other countries. Reverend Ryan Dupree said the ministry seeks to make the newcomers feel welcome. "They come to a strange world when…
SC DOT Updates Maintenance of Roads
[gtxvideo vid='tYx3o0E4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tYx3o0E4.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT Roads'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The director of South Carolina's transportation department says roads have deteriorated so badly, it will take a decade just to climb out of the maintenance hole created over the last…
Homicide, Arson Person of Interest Identified as Columbia Firefighter
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said a fire that occurred at the Plantation Court Apartments Sunday was intentionally set.
Surveillance Video: Idling Truck Stolen from Orangeburg County Parking Lot
Orangeburg County investigators are asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect or suspects who they say were caught on surveillance video stealing a truck from a parking lot.
Loaded Gun Found in Sumter Student's Bookbag
An eighth-grade student was arrested in Sumter County Wednesday after police say a loaded handgun was found in the student's backpack.
Walker Finds Human Remains in Wooded Area
Columbia Police are investigating after human remains were found in a wooded area on Earth Road.
Legislators Elect Sumter Judge to State's Highest Court
A Circuit Court judge from Sumter is South Carolina's newest Supreme Court justice.
Sheriff: Career Criminal Led Deputy on 115 MPH Chase
A sheriff's deputy in Kershaw County was led on a high speed chase early Wednesday morning by a 56-year-old woman who authorities say has a lengthy criminal history.
Unlicensed Suspect Never Completed Home Repairs, Deputies Say
A 47-year-old man is accused of scamming a victim out of thousands of dollars for home remodeling repairs and working without a license.
Enrollment Growing Slowly at South Carolina State University
Enrollment is rising slowly at South Carolina State University as the Orangeburg school recovers from financial problems.
Suspects Sought in Robbery at Two Notch Rd. Dollar General
Two suspects are sought in the armed robbery of a Dollar General on Two Notch Road.
A Not So Sweet Study
A not so sweet study shows children are gulping down too much sugar, affecting calorie intake and health.
Hundreds Rally at State House Against Trump's Immigration Ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Hundreds of Demonstrators flooded the State House grounds Tuesday evening to protest President Donald Trump's travel ban barring citizens of seven predominantly Muslim nations from entry into the United…
Prison Agency Seeks to Stop Contraband with Netting
South Carolina's prisons agency wants to install netting along the fences that surround its high- and medium-security prisons to prevent people from tossing over cellphones and other contraband.
Poll Worker Charged with Trying to Coerce SC Primary Voters
A polling official in Sumter County has been charged with trying to coerce voters as she worked at the polls during last summer's state primary election.
Suspect Demands Pills in Pharmacy Armed Robbery
Authorities are looking for a man who demanded prescription pills from a pharmacy employee at a Richland County Rite Aid last week.
Trump Will Continue LGBTQ Worker Protection Order Signed by Obama
The White House announced Tuesday that President Trump will continue a 2014 Obama-era order protecting LGBTQ employees who work for federal contractors from workplace discrimination.
