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Richland Co. Deputy Saves One Year Old Choking Victim
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Talk about right place right time. Sheriff Leon Lott is commending a quick-thinking Richland County deputy for saving a one year old's life. Sheriff Lott says Friday afternoon Kilbourne Elementary School resource officer deputy Darlene Crawford was…
Crews in Horry County Recover Body of Missing Swimmer
NICHOLS, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a teenager has died in a swimming accident in Horry County. Lt. Brian VanAernem of Horry County Fire and Rescue tells local media that first responders were called…
WATCH: Battle for Blood
[gtxvideo vid='0h93iey9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0h93iey9.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Boots and Badges'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- Before you get ready to head out of town for the holiday weekend, you can become a hero just by rolling up your sleeves during a friendly competition in…
Watch: Make a Splash this Weekend
Columbia,S.C.(WOLO) --- The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and while City and Government offices will be closed in observance of the long holiday weekend, there are a few things you can do to make a splash. Click here to…
Memorial Day Freebies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - To celebrate Memorial Day, businesses and restaurants are offering freebies and military discounts. Memorial Day Freebies 2016 1. Boston Market: 25% off Memorial Day Family Meal. 2. Home Depot and Lowes: 10% Military Discount on Memorial Day…
Newberry County Officials Issue Scam Alert
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Be on the lookout for the latest scam. According to the Newberry County Sheriff's Office, people are getting calls by someone claiming to be an "official" who says they have their child or grandchild in jail for…
Woman Dies After Motorcycle Hits Horse on Interstate 20
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 30-year-old passenger on a motorcycle has died after the bike hit a horse standing in the middle of Interstate 20. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said in a release that several horses apparently…
Police: Missing 72-Year-Old Woman Suffering From Dementia Found Safe
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter police have found a 72-year-old woman they say was last seen Sunday leaving a local hotel. Authorities say Bryne Sumter was reported missing Monday, May 23 by her daughter. Follow the writer on…
Legislators Agree to Study Moving Confederate Relic Room
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislators aren't spending any money next fiscal year to display the Confederate flag sent to a museum last summer as they await an analysis on moving the entire museum to Charleston. A legislative panel negotiating a…
WATCH: Remembering the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A new exhibit on display at Dunbar Funeral home in Columbia, aims to remind you about why we celebrate Memorial Day. You can visit "Remembering Our Fallen"…
New Sea Lion Exhibit Opens at Riverbanks Zoo
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Riverbank Zoo's newest group of marine mammals have made their public debut. The California sea lions and harbor seals made their return to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden with the grand opening of…
Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Firing Shots Into Woman's Vehicle with Children Inside, Police Say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for a man who allegedly fired shots into a vehicle with a victim and three children inside. The incident began in the 4100 block of Winter Park…
VIDEO: Early Morning Fire in Lexington Kills Two
LEXINGTON, S.C.(WOLO) - An early morning fire at a home in the 200 block of Cedarcrest Drive has left two people dead. According to authorities a passerby called in the fire…
Fatal Accident on I-126
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --The Columbia Police Department is investigating a second accident in as many days at roughly the same location. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 48-year-old Elizabeth Lee Miller died from blunt force trauma to the head after…
Family Members of Charleston Nine react to Justice Department
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Several family members of the nine people gunned down at a historic black church in Charleston say they support decisions by state and federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for the man charged in the slayings.…
Deputies: Florida Man Caught with 67 Stolen Credit Cards
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County deputies say they busted a Florida man with a lot of hot plastic. Investigators say Clive Murray of Hallandale, FL was pulled over for driving the wrong way on Broad St. Tuesday. Deputies say a…
Sumter Man Charged with Firing Gun Into Home
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Sumter County man is accused of trying to kill two adults, a 14 year old, and a 2 year old. Investigators say on December 7th, 2015 Nicholas Scudder fired a handgun into the family's home on…
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Portrait unveiled. Tonight we are working on several Top Stories. First, remembering slain Senator Clementa Pinckney with a tribute of art...from the heart. And, we have a new top judge. South Carolina elects a new Chief Supreme Court Justice... hear…
Watch: Late Senator Clementa Pinckney's Portrait Unveiled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Wednesday State Lawmakers formally unveiled a portrait to honor the memory of Senator Clementa C. Pinckney. Pinckney's two daughters unveiled the portrait. His Wife Jennifer told the chamber, if he were here he'd call himself unworthy…
Beatty Becomes South Carolina's 2nd Black Chief Justice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislators have elected South Carolina's second black chief justice since Reconstruction. Associate Justice Don Beatty was the only person running to be the next chief justice of South Carolina. State lawmakers on Wednesday selected Beatty to…
Police: Teen Arrested After Having Gun on School Grounds
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A teen has been arrested Monday afternoon for allegedly carrying a handgun to school. Authorities say the parent of the W G Sanders Middle School student notified Richland County Sheriff’s Department Gang Investigators that he…
City of Columbia Expands Hospitality District Recycling Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Five Points received the first set of new, blue recycling containers through the City of Columbia solid waste division's recycling initiative. With the $5,000 grant by PalmettoPride, thirteen recycling containers will be…
Watch: A Time for Art
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- A silent auction taking place here in the Midlands is giving you a chance to get your hands on art that won't cost you anything, but a bit of your time. This is the third year for…
