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Victim Identified in Wateree River Drowning
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The search for a missing swimmer on the Wateree River comes to a tragic end. Monday afternoon authorities say they found the body of the 51 year old Oscar Joe Brunson...who they have been looking for, the…
Suspect Accused of Assaulting Deputy
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A suspect is in custody after investigators say he assaulted a Richland County deputy. Authorities say Sunday night Lawrence Blanding confronted the deputy about a ticket he issued to Blanding's girlfriend on Cherry Stone Dr. in Northeast…
Kevin Durant to sign with Golden State Warriors
ESPN -- Kevin Durant says he's off to play for the Golden State Warriors. He is expected to sign a two-year, $54.3 million contract, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. The deal would include a player option after the first year.…
Fireworks Safety on this Independence Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If your Independence Day plans call for fireworks, chances are, you're either attending one of the Midlands July 4th events, or planning to light up your own. Fire Safety officials have a few tips: Never let…
Peach Festival in Gilbert
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Everything is coming up peaches in Gilbert. The annual Lexington County Peach Festival is underway. Events are taking place in Gilbert from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the Gilbert Community Park on Rikard Circle. 9:30a -…
Watch: Swimmer Search Resumes
EASTOVER, S.C. (WOLO) - The search for a missing swimmer in the Wateree River has resumed. Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies and supporting rescue crews arrived back out at the scene around 9 Monday morning. Five agencies responded to the…
Search for murder suspect prompts closure in Newberry Co.
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - An early morning murder in Laurens County prompted an extensive search and closure of U.S. Highway 76 in Newberry County, sheriff's deputies said. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office said the suspect in a murder in…
Murder investigation opened after shooting in NE Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating a murder after finding a man shot to death near Columbia Place Mall. Officials responded to a shots fired call at in the 7400 block of Pinedale Drive at 10:50 p.m.…
Congress struggles with Federal Confederate flag displays
WASHINGTON (AP) - A year after South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from its capitol grounds, official Washington is struggling with further restrictions on the flag's display on federal property, including the U.S. Capitol complex. The National Park Service, the…
Columbia teen killed crossing road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A 17-year-old Columbia man was killed trying to cross traffic in Northeast Columbia Saturday morning. The Richland County Coroner said Tyshon Townsend died at the hospital, after being hit by a car at Hardscrabble and Dolly…
Four arrested in Sumter County drug bust
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - For the past several weeks, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has made several drug arrests targeting illegal drug activity in Sumter County. Four people were arrested in this latest operation. The operation resulted in the seizure of…
West Columbia water customers facing boil water advisory
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: 9th Street to State Street Augusta Street to C Avenue Grandby Oaks Apartments Once the water line is…
Independence Day Celebrations in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is celebrating Independence Day. Here's a look at some July 4th events. July 2 Fort Jackson Hilton Field Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks display and patriotic program Gates open at 4pm Fireworks 9pm Sat., July 2 Boat…
Columbia City Councilman charged with criminal domestic violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia city councilman Moe Baddourah has been charged with criminal domestic violence, according to Richland County Sheriff's investigators. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Baddourah turned himself in Saturday. He's charged with criminal domestic violence 2nd.…
90's Soft Drink making limited release comeback
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP)-- PepsiCo is bringing back the 1990s this summer with an eight-week release of Crystal Pepsi, one of the iconic beverages of that decade. The clear cola was originally rolled out nationally in 1993 with a high-profile campaign.…
WATCH: Giving veterans the tools to manage chronic pain like arthritis
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Arthritis is the nation's leading cause of disability in adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A revived program at Dorn V.A. Medical…
Authorities Seek Orangeburg Church Burglar
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a possible suspect in the burglary of Edisto Fork United Methodist Church on Lariot Road on June 22. According to officials, the suspect broke into the church stealing a…
Police: Trio Arrested After Tip Leads Authorities to Crime In Progress
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A concerned citizen's tip lead authorities to a Warner Drive business were a trio was allegedly trying to steal a trailer. Lamar Langley, 33 , Jeremy Mickle, 35 , and Ronnie Davis, 34, are charged with grand…
Wanted Suspect Accused of Stealing Weed Eater, Lawn Mower
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a 45-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred last month. David Williams went to a…
Flag-Lowering Occasions in South Carolina in 2015
(AP) - On nearly 90 percent of days last year, one or more states were flying the American flag at half-staff to memorialize the deaths of military members, public officials, police, first responders, prominent citizens, and victims of mass killings…
