Woman Arrested After Newborn Tested Positive For Cocaine
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)- A Sumter woman is being charged with unlawful neglect of a child after her baby was born with cocaine and opiates in its system on Friday. Sumter County…
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Richland Library Hosts Sweet Treat for your Valentine
[gtxvideo vid='JmZNJ9cX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JmZNJ9cX.jpg' vtitle='Library Hosts Sweet Treat for your Valentine'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking for a special valentine gift? The Richland County Library has the answer. The Richland library is inviting you to bring the family and make treats for those special…
4 Arrested, 1 Still at Large After Shooting at Trooper During High-Speed Chase
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Four suspects have been arrested, one still at large following a high speed chase through multiple counties, and a trooper involved shooting Friday night. Richland County Sheriff Leon…
TSA: Elderly Woman's Cane Contained Hidden Sword
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina believe an 80-year-old woman had no idea until she went through airport security that the walking cane she was attempting to take on an airplane contained a hidden sword. News outlets…
Pelion Man Charged With Attempted Murder
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --A Pelion man is facing numerous charges after his brother suffered a gunshot wound Thursday night at a home on Highway 178 in Pelion. John David Burroughs, 41, is charged with attempted murder for shooting his…
SC Disaster Recovery Office Hopes to Build More Homes for Flood Victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- During the Governor's 2017 cabinet meeting, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt announced the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO) is gearing up for a big year, hoping…
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Parts of W. Columbia
A water line break is affecting water customers in several areas in West Columbia.
Deputies Investigate Multiple Car Break-Ins
A string of car break-ins has several people repairing shattered windows and replacing lost valuables.
Wanted Burglary Suspect Spotted in Fairfield County
A burglary suspect wanted by the Newberry County Sheriff's Office is believed to have stolen a truck near Keitt's Crossroads and fled toward Fairfield County.
More Ruth's Salad Products Recalled
CHESTER, SC (AP)-- Authorities have announced a wider recall of Ruth's Salads products after listeria was found in a batch of the spread maker's products at a South Carolina plant. The South Carolina Agriculture Department said in a news release…
Suspect Stole Tool Kit Valued at Over $400
The Richland County Sheriff's Department needs the public's help identifying a shoplifting suspect.
Robber Steals Cash from Area KFC, Police Say
According to the Columbia Police Department Twitter, police are investigating an armed robbery at a Garners Ferry Road restaurant.
OCSO: Suspect in Break-In, Behind Bars After Stealing from 85-Year-Old
An Orangeburg County woman wanted in connection to a December break-in is now behind bars after deputies say she stole from the 85-year-old.
Man Shot Multiple Times While Inside Vehicle, Deputies Say
A late night shooting sent one victim to an area hospital suffering from multiple gun shoot wounds, deputies a say.
Exclusive Series: SLED Takes Strong Stand Against Medical Marijuana
[gtxvideo vid='rxxy7oaS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rxxy7oaS.jpg' vtitle='Exclusive Series: SLED Stands Strongly Against...'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The road to legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina stops abruptly at the doorstep of law enforcement in the state. S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark…
Valentine's Floral Tips from Fern Studio
[gtxvideo vid='30L9CcuI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/30L9CcuI.jpg' vtitle='DIY Floral Tips from The Pros'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Valentine's Day will be here before you know it and with the day falling on a weekday, many of you will be celebrating early this weekend. Fern…
Friday Morning Menu
We have a list of some of the family friendly events happening in and around the Midlands in your Friday Morning Menu.
West Columbia Road Closure/Re-Enactment Set for Saturday
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the West Columbia Police Department, Alexander Rd. will be closed on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m. According to officials, residents and visitors near the Gervais Street Bridge in West Columbia…
Body Discovered in Wooded Area in Lexington Co.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said deputies discovered a body in a wooded area. The body was found in the 3900 block of Fish Hatchery Road. The cause of death is unknown. No other details were…
Twitter Cracks Down on Harassment
[gtxvideo vid='7HyvrrMZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7HyvrrMZ.jpg' vtitle='Twitter Crackdown on Harassment'] CNN-- Twitter says its cracking down on online harassment. The social media company announced a new set of features to combat what they call abusive content. Those changes include preventing serial abusers from creating…
Person Identified in Lexington County Homicide
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-Kevin Lawrence Pearson has been named as a person of interest in a recent homicide. Lexington County detectives determined Pearson is connected to a homicide that took place February 8th on Princeton Road in West Columbia. 25…
Red Cross Reminds SC Residents of Fire Safety Tips
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Red Cross volunteers say they are assisting a family whose home off Camino Court in Columbia, was damaged by a fire Thursday. The Red Cross says it is helping three adults with food, clothing, lodging. The Red Cross…
SCE&G Warns Customers Against Phone Scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Electric and Gas is warning customers about phone scams directed at residences and small business. Restaurant owner George Xanthakos says his restaurant in Cayce has been…
SC Gas Tax Bill to Fix Roads Headed to House Floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill raising South Carolina's gas tax and a number of other fees to put an additional $600 million a year into state roads is on its way to the House floor. The House Ways and…
Suspected Burglar On-The-Run in Newberry County
Newberry County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a burglary suspect described as a white male, standing about 5'5" who was last seen wearing a black jacket and possibly blue jeans.
