70 People Convicted of Food Stamp Fraud in SC Last Year
The attorney general's office says 70 people were convicted of food stamp fraud in South Carolina last year and ordered to repay nearly $273,600.
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Samsung: Batteries Only Problem with Fire-Prone Note 7s
Samsung Electronics said Monday that tests of more than 200,000 Galaxy Note 7 smartphones found defects in two sets of batteries from two different manufacturers that made the devices prone to catch fire.
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Prostate Cancer Tests
Prostate Cancer is a treatable disease that many doctors say can now be treated and tested with less invasive procedures.
Teen Fatally Shot Inside Home Identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the man killed inside a home on Cherrywood Drive Sunday morning. Watts said, Jalin T. Palmer, 17, of May Oak…
Risk of Severe Weather in Southeast Sunday
ABC NEWS--Sunday there is an increased risk of severe storms across the Southeast. The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of South Carolina under risk for severe weather, with damaging winds and possible tornadoes. The biggest threat for storms, according…
Project to Rebuild Edisto Beach after Hurricane Mathew Underway
EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Work has started to rebuild the beach at Edisto Beach. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that a contractor was starting work Friday to pump more than 900,000 cubic yards of sand on shore…
Hundreds of Students Participate in Richland 1 Fitness Bowl
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-Dozens of parents, friends and family members came out to cheer on Richland One elementary students as they pushed themselves in the name of fitness on Saturday. Hundreds of…
Thousands Rally at SC State House for Women's Rights
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Thousands of South Carolinians rallied at the State House to stand in solidarity with the millions of Americans who participated in the Women's March on Saturday. In cities across…
EF-2 Tornado Confirmed in South Carolina Saturday, More Severe Weather Expected
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The National Weather service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in South Carolina on Saturday. Weather officials said the twister caused damage from Blackville County to Cope in Orangeburg…
No. 24 Gamecocks Handed First SEC Loss By No. 5 Kentucky, 85-69
LEXINGTON, Ky. (USC SID) -- No. 24/24 South Carolina (15-4, 5-1 SEC) was handed its first conference loss of the season Saturday evening at Rupp Arena, as it fell 85-69 to No. 5 Kentucky (17-2, 7-0 SEC). Senior Sindarius Thornwell…
Police: Teen struck, killed after jumping from stolen SUV
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)- Authorities say an 18-year-old man has been killed after he jumped from a stolen SUV was it was still moving and was then run over by the driverless vehicle. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said in a…
Troopers: Cyclist killed by Tractor Trailer in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-A bicyclist was killed Friday night in Orangeburg County after getting hit by a tractor trailer, according to troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The wreck happened at 7:40 p.m. on U.S. Highway 301 about one…
Security Officer Stabbed Multiple Times at Midlands Restaurant
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- A security officer is recovering after being stabbed multiple times at a restaurant Saturday morning in Columbia. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's office responded to a disturbance…
Sentencing for Friend of Dylann Roof Scheduled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Sentencing has been scheduled for a friend of the man sentenced to die for gunning down nine black parishioners during a Bible study in a South Carolina church. Court records filed Thursday show Joey Meek's sentencing…
New High Blood Pressure Guidelines for Seniors
[gtxvideo vid='2wNuQ12h' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2wNuQ12h.jpg' vtitle='New High Blood Pressure Guidelines for Seniors'] CNN- Health Minute on New Guidelines for High Blood Pressure for those 60 and older. Here's a look from Kim Hutcherson.
North Main Street Shooting Investigation
[gtxvideo vid='WyJBn00A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WyJBn00A.jpg' vtitle='North Main Street Shooting Investigation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are searching for a suspected shooter. The shooting took place Thursday in thr 5800 block of North Main Street, say officials. Officers say a man was shot in…
Sheriff Lott to Hold News Conference on Camelot Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will hold a news conference on Thursday to talk about a recent murder investigation. Benjamin Johnson, 37, was shot and killed…
Midlands Residents React to President Trump's Inauguration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Donald Trump is officially our nation's 45th president. Reactions from people watching the inauguration in the Midlands are mixed. "It was a great message, very encouraging. I'm hopeful for…
Funeral Services Set for White Knoll Baseball Player
[gtxvideo vid='oY9xgoG7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oY9xgoG7.jpg' vtitle='Funeral Services Set for White Knoll Baseball Player'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A White Knoll sophomore who had committed to USC baseball will have Funeral Services Saturday. 16 year old Brett Williams died Tuesday. The Lexington county coroner…
Student Arrested After Paper Airplane Hits Teacher in Eye
A South Carolina high school student is facing a possible 30-day jail sentence for allegedly throwing a paper airplane that struck a teacher in the eye.
Suspects Accused of Stealing 'Shopping Cart Full of Merchandise' from Target
Columbia police are seeking two female suspects accused of pepper-spraying a Target employee before stealing a shopping cart full of merchandise.
S.C. National Guard Members Participate in Presidential Inauguration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- 30 members of the South Carolina National Guard are in Washington D.C. for the 58th Presidential Inauguration. "It's always an honor for our soldiers to support an event of…
Threat Made at White Knoll High School
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A student reported an anonymous rumor being passed among students that included a threat to White Knoll High School. Acting in accordance with Board Policy and district procedure, administrators immediately informed the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department…
Traffic Stop Nets Drug Arrests in Sumter
A traffic stop on Interstate 95 ended with two Maryland men arrested on drug charges.
