Townville Elementary Update: Superintendent Releases Details
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) - The superintendent of a South Carolina elementary school where a teen opened fire says a teacher and two students were shot as they left the building…
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Watch: Three Arrested in Holly Hill Quadruple Homicide
[gtxvideo vid='gPrNNWMm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gPrNNWMm.jpg' vtitle='Holly Hill Homicide Arrests'] Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) --- More than a year after the quadruple homicide in Holly Hill, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell described the scene as one…
Hearing Scheduled for Teen Suspect in Townville Elementary Shooting
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A hearing has been scheduled for the teen authorities say killed his father before opening fire at a South Carolina elementary school, injuring three. Anderson County Clerk of Court Richard Shirley says the teen is set…
Police: Man's Suspicious Behavior During Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies have arrested a man after they found heroin during a traffic stop on Tuesday, a Richland County Sheriff's Department spokesperson said. According to officials, a deputy pulled…
Suspect Sought After Car Case, Shoot Out with Cops
Local, state and federal authorities are continuing to search for a man wanted on attempted murder and other charges in connection to a domestic incident that led to a high-speed chase and multiple shots fired at officers.
Pita Pit Opens New Location
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Public Health Professor Lectures on Childhood Obesity Research
A University of San Diego expert on public health is discussing his research on helping kids move more, eat better and fight childhood obesity.
SC Legal Community Mourns Loss of Judge Tanya Gee
South Carolina's legal community is mourning the death of Circuit Judge Tanya Gee, who has died after a battle with cancer. She was 39 years old.
Watch: Training for Life and Death Decisions
[gtxvideo vid='1mRSBeOT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1mRSBeOT.jpg' vtitle='Force, no force'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- An instant, caught on camera that will be scrutinized, analyzed and aired for days, weeks, and months after the incident. Act too late and you might night make it home;…
2 Students, 1 Teacher Hurt in Upstate Elementary School Shooting
Deputies are at an Upstate elementary school after a report of a possible shooting.
Columbia Councilwoman Leona Plaugh Dies After Cancer Battle
Columbia City District 4 Councilwoman Leona Plaugh,66, passed away Wednesday after a 2-year battle with cancer.
Sheriff: Two Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Orangeburg Man
Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies say two men have been arrested in connection with shooting death of a 40-year-old man on Tuesday.
Chipotle Holding 2nd Annual National Career Day
ABC News-- On Wednesday, Sept. 28, Chipotle Mexican Grill will hire 5,000 new employees during its second annual National Career Day. From 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m., open interviews will be held at every single Chipotle…
Overnight Fire Destroys Home
Columbia Fire-- Crews were on the scene of a fully involved structure fire at 1000 Block of Grover Wilson Rd last night. Two occupants were home at time of fire, but no injuries were reported. One firefighter reportedly sustained a…
DOJ reaches $1M Settlement With Former SC Hospital Chief
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department says it's reached a $1 million settlement with the former head of Tuomey Healthcare System in South Carolina for his involvement in illegal Medicare and Medicaid billings. Department officials said in a…
Gas Prices Still High after Pipeline Leak
(AP) - The recent spike in gasoline prices in the Carolinas because of the Colonial Pipeline spill are among the highest weekly increases in the nation. AAA Carolinas reports that because of this month's spill average gas prices in South…
Watch: Road to Recovery Continues a Year After Floods
[gtxvideo vid='xbSBZyQm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xbSBZyQm.jpg' vtitle='RED CROSS FOOD FOLO'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- For the first time since October's historic floods Joseph Henry's house is starting to feel like home again. "Oh it was scary. Since we are on this corner we…
Employees: Don't Dig Deeper Into Our Pay to Fix Pensions
Public employees are pleading with legislators to find a way to keep South Carolina's pension system solvent without taking more from their paychecks or further cutting retirees' benefits.
Community Prayer Vigil
[gtxvideo vid='L23iONyh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/L23iONyh.jpg' vtitle='Community Prayer Vigil'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Some area churches of different denominations are coming together for one message: Unity in the Community. Church leaders with the New Light Beulah Baptist church helped host a Community Prayer Vigil. With…
Man Sought by RCSD for Alleged Theft of TV, Sound System
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a 41-year-old man accused of stealing electronic equipment valued at $1,500.
Burglary Suspect Wanted In Theft of Anxiety Medicine
A suspect is wanted in connection to an early morning robbery of a Bowman pharmacy last week.
Family Devastated by Flood to see Restored Home
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's been almost a years since the Midlands was devastated by the Historic October Flood. Many families are still working to repair and recover. On Tuesday, The Red Cross will help James and Persilla Henry, one of the…
Missing Lexington County Inmate Captured
[gtxvideo vid='AHgZl8f2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AHgZl8f2.jpg' vtitle='Breaking: Search for Missing Inmate Monday in Lexington County'] LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Update: Deputies with the Lexington County Detention Center captured a missing inmate shortly after 6:30pm Monday. Deputies were actively looking for the detainee…
SCE&G Donates $1Million to help Needy with Utility Bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is providing $1 million toward helping poor, elderly and disabled customers pay their utility bills. SCE&G announced Monday its donation to The Salvation Army of the Carolinas. The nonprofit's regional…
Michelin Expanding Adding 350 New SC Jobs
North America which already operates seven tire manufacturing plants in the Upstate of South Carolina is expanding again.
