Man Accused of Inappropriately Touching 11-Year-Old Girl
A 35-year-old man is charged with two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after allegedly touching a young girl while she slept.
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines
[gtxvideo vid='9rH8CTFE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9rH8CTFE.jpg' vtitle='Holiday Shipping Deadlines'] (WOLO) -- Procrastinators keep in mind these holiday shipping deadlines. Tuesday, December 20th is the deadline for sending packages via first class mail with the US Postal Service. Priority mail deadline with USPS is…
Dylann Roof: Judge will Not Hold Mental Health Hearing
[gtxvideo vid='6oJMahOq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6oJMahOq.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof: Judge will Not Hold Mental Health Hearing'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A hearing scheduled for Tuesday in the Dylann Roof Sentencing phase will not take place. Originally Judge Richard Gergel scheduled the hearing after Roof failed…
SC Electoral College Members Vote for Trump
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's nine presidential electors have cast their ballots for Republican Donald Trump. The vote happened during a meeting Monday in Columbia. Protesters' shouts could be heard…
Artic Blast Turns Deadly
ACROSS THE U.S.--Cold temperatures and freezing rain are expected today for broad swathes of the country, after an arctic blast turned deadly over the weekend. A brutal blast of cold air is bringing bone-chilling winds and subfreezing temperatures to parts…
Turkey feather bow ties and other ideas for the holidays
[gtxvideo vid='R5VItZgG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/R5VItZgG.jpg' vtitle='Brittons 1'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Perry Lancaster from Britton’s of Columbia joined Tyler Ryan and Crysty Vaughan for some great accessory ideas for last minute shopping. “The bow-tie,” Lancaster…
Legendary Marine Celebrates his 97th Birthday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One of the first African American Marines is celebrating his 97th birthday on Monday in the midlands. "I've just seen so much happen in 97 years, I'm happy…
Bill Aimed at Preventing Online Porn in South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - A new proposal aims to prevent people who buy computers in South Carolina from accessing porn online. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports (http://bit.ly/2gP6dv6) a bill from state Rep.…
Driver Dies After Crashing into home in Aiken County
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A driver was killed Sunday morning after crashing into a home in Aiken County. Troopers said the driver of a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling northbound on Ascauga Lake Road at 7:22 a.m. when the…
Groups Hold Vigil Ahead of South Carolina Electors' vote
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Conservatives and progressives are gathering to urge South Carolina's electors not to cast their votes for Donald Trump this week. Organizers say groups planned to gather at the South Carolina Statehouse Sunday afternoon for a vigil urging…
Identities Released in Sumter Fatal Wreck
SUMTER, SC ( WOLO)-- Sumter Police are investigating a single-vehicle accident in which two people were killed and another person injured. Police and Sumter Fire Department officials responded to a crash involving…
Driver Killed After Being Ejected From Car in Lexington crash identified
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)- One person was killed after their vehicle overturned and they were ejected in Lexington County Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal wreck that happened at 9:38p.m. on Dogwood road near Fish Hatchery…
EdVenture host Festivals of Sharing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a day of celebration form some Columbia kids. On Saturday dozens of children got to celebrate holiday traditions from around the world at EdVenture's annual Festivals of Sharing.…
RCSD Investigate After Man Stabbed Multiple Times
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriffs Department deputies are investigating a stabbing that occurred late Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 400 block of saddle trail road in reference to a…
Beloved 44-Year-Old Elephant Euthanized at Riverbanks Zoo
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One of the female African elephants has died at the Riverbanks Zoo Saturday morning. The Zoo's veterinary staff made the difficult decision to euthanize 44-year-old Petunia on Saturday because of deteriorating health, Riverbanks Zoo said in a…
Driver Killed in Early Morning crash identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle collision that left a Winnsboro County man dead. Troopers said the crash happened Saturday morning on I-77 N…
Donald Trump to nominate Mulvaney as budget director
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President-elect Donald Trump will nominate South Carolina Congressman Mike Mulvaney, to be director of the Office of Management and Budget, according to the Associated Press. The announcement is expected to be made on Monday. If confirmed by…
Eating Healthy for the Holiday
[gtxvideo vid='jw6YOvlu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jw6YOvlu.jpg' vtitle='Eating Healthy for the Holiday '] ABC News-- The holidays are a time for family gatherings and food, lots of food. So how do you manage to watch what you eat and enjoy the treats ? Here's…
Holiday Pet Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to bring a furry friend home for the Holidays? The City of Columbia and Lexington Animal Services is hosting a Home for the Holidays Adoption Special for the month of December. The special adoption price will…
Fort Jackson Soldiers Leave for Holidays
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) - When the clock strikes midnight, some 7,000 soldiers from Fort Jackson are heading home for the holidays by plane, train, bus and personal cars. Army spokesman Pat Jones says departures begin in the early morning…
Mayor Steve Benjamin Attends U.S. Conference of Mayors
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The president and top officers of the U.S. Conference of Mayors have discussed their priorities and municipal issues with President-elect Donald Trump. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, president of the organization, and other mayors met with…
DHEC and Toy Experts Share Safety Tips for Holiday Gifts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Time is running out for people to buy Christmas gifts for their little ones. Tonight, experts offer safety tips to make sure kids have a fun…
Deputy Attacked at Courthouse
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--"I meant to bust his head wide open." That is what a corrections officer says Wesley Givens said after he attacked a deputy at the Orangeburg County Courthouse Wednesday. Investigators say the attack took place when Givens refused…
Couple Lost in Congaree Found Safe
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Two missing hikers and their dog are safe and sound after getting lost in the woods of the Congaree National Park Thursday night. According to the Columbia Fire Department the two veered off course and luckily had just…
Record Number Working in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's jobless rate has fallen for the seventh consecutive month. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that South Carolina's unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in November, down from 4.7 percent in October. The…
