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Suspects wanted in Orangeburg County hit and run

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol needs your help finding the suspects in a hit and run Sunday morning in Orangeburg County. Authorities said a pedestrian was hit by up to two cars on U.S. 176 near…

Woman arrested in friend's death in North Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have charged Tameka Randal, 30, in the death of her 26-year-old friend in an apartment in North Columbia. Authorities said the apartment is located in the 100 block of Lorick Circle. Police said the shooting happened around 10 p.m.…

South University graduates 400 in Columbia

 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - There are nearly 400 new college graduates in the Midlands this weekend. South University, Columbia held commencement ceremonies at the Metropolitan Convention Center Saturday. Dr. Belle Wheelan served as commencement speaker. Wheelan is the President of the…

SLED investigating 23rd officer-involved shooting of year

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - State authorities are working to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the 23rd officer-involved shooting so far this year. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting, which happened Friday at Myrtle Beach…

Sumter man arrested after chase through town

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - A Sumter man is behind bars after he sped off in his car when a deputy tried to pull him over for not wearing a seat belt, Sumter County Sheriff's deputies said. Officials said Roger Mullins, 29, is…

Newberry County manhunt for robbery suspect

Columbia, SC ( WOLO ) - - Deputies and SLED agents with bloodhounds and helicopter were searching a wooded area at the intersection of SC 34/I26 for an armed robbery suspect Saturday, said Newberry County Officials. The search is a…

Fort Jackson to host Independence Celebration

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - Get ready to go Red, white and blue for Independence day. Fort Jackson will host its annual Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks and Independence day event on July, 2nd. The festivities are set to begin at…

Brain Eating Amoeba found at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Breaking : According to County health officials, in North Carolina, Brain-eating amoeba found at U.S. National Whitewater Center. The facilities to be closed by county health officials. From our sister station : WCCB Charlotte Link i… https://t.co/JIGUM55HTG https://t.co/MEbUun7aLd Background :…

Watch: Dash Cam Video Shows Officer-Involved Shooting

Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)-- Dash cam video gives an first hand look at an officer involved shooting in Forest Acres. SLED released the video Friday morning showing the May 19th incident. The shooting took place after a Forest Acres police…

Coastal Carolina Raises Tuition

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Coastal Carolina University's board of trustees has approved a 3.29 percent increase in tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 academic year. University President David A. DeCenzo said in a news release Thursday that the new costs…

Change of Command at Fort Jackson

    FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ The Army general in charge of Fort Jackson in South Carolina says the post is a model for other military organizations trying to expand training for women entering combat-related jobs. Maj. Gen. Roger…

Allen University To Open Renovated Historic Auditorium

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Allen University in Columbia has reclaimed part of its past. The historically black university in Columbia on Friday is officially reopening its historic Chappell Auditorium after the facility underwent a $3 million interior renovation. The building…

WATCH: Haley to Sign Ethics Bill

Columbia, SC. (WOLO) --- Governor Nikki Haley has received the second ethics bill she requested and is now gearing up to sign it into law later today. Watch to see how the two ethics bills will change the workings of…

Coming up at 11

Coming up at 11 on ABC Columbia News: Emotions run high on the House floor in the nation's capitol as Democrats stage an unprecedented, historic sit-in. Chanting "No bill, no break" they are hoping to force the hand of the…

Coming up at 6

Tonight at 6: No Swimming Allowed. Health leaders warn residents not to take a dip in a Midlands river because of the presence of waste water. We'll tell you who is responsible. Triple digit temperatures are on the way. It's…

Vandals Caused $30K In Damages To Church, Police Say

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two teens suspected of vandalizing a church last month were arrested Tuesday. The duo allegedly broke into Wedgefield Baptist Church, located at 6220 Wedgefield Road in Wedgfield,  between Sunday evening, May 29 and 8 a.m. Tuesday May 31, and sprayed fire extinguishers…

Garners Ferry Road Reopened Following Gas Line Rupture

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A building on Garners Ferry Road was evacuated due to a natural gas line rupture Wednesday morning. According to the Columbia Fire Department Twitter account the rupture occurred on the 8100 block of Garners Ferry Road. #TheCFD…

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