Watch: Update on Dylann Roof Trial, National Night Out
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Deputies Need Help Locating 'Vulnerable' Adult
Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a 78-year-old woman who was reported missing on Monday night.
Wanted Suspect Accused of Stealing Beer
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's are looking for a suspect accused of stealing beer from a local store.
Director Toomey Retiring from Addiction Services Agency
The director of the state Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services is retiring after 5 years at its helm.
Columbia Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Orangeburg Co. Incident
The Orangeburg County Coroner has identified the woman killed in a car wreck on Monday.
Ethics Panel: Don't Use Donations to Pay for Dry Cleaning
A House panel says legislators can't use campaign donations to pay for dry cleaning, gasoline or living expenses, but it's OK to buy a suit with donations if it's only worn at the Statehouse or political events.
Watch: Bands Memorialize Two Servicemen Killed at Frayed Knot
[gtxvideo vid='kEIY9NGJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kEIY9NGJ.jpg' vtitle='Memorial Bands Judge/Prins'] West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Cherry Reidenbach has been committed to caring for the soldiers of the 2nd battalion 327th infantry, since 2010, when her nephew was deployed. She tells ABC Columbia, "For an…
Attorney for Dylann Roof Files Death Penalty Challenge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for the man charged with killing nine people at a Charleston church are challenging federal prosecutors' intention to seek the death penalty against him. Lawyers for Dylann Roof argue in a motion filed Monday that…
WATCH: National Night Out
[gtxvideo vid='omtBKVfc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/omtBKVfc.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Where You Can Celebrate National Night Out'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Local law enforcement want you to celebrate National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Officers across the…
Watch: Back to School Special Drew Wellness Center
[gtxvideo vid='JxN7yef2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JxN7yef2.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Back to School Special Drew Wellness Center'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to head back to school? The Charless R. Drew Wellness center wants to help get you fit. The center is offering back to…
WATCH: Flooding Hits Five Points Businesses
[gtxvideo vid='M1trRk9P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M1trRk9P.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Flooding Hits Five Points Businesses'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Severe weather swept through the Midlands Monday night. Columbia officials say crews are canvassing the city and working diligently to remove debris and assess damage in various…
Suspects Wanted for Cross Jurisdiction Crimes, Police Say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two suspects are wanted by authorities for allegedly committing crimes in Richland County, Lexington County, the City of Columbia, and Forest Acres. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspects are responsible for the following…
Gaston Man Dies After Boat Capsizes in Congaree River
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - A Gaston man died after his boat capsized on the Congaree River Saturday afternoon, the Cayce Police Department said. The Lexington County Coroner said Marvin Browne, 63, passed away. He was fishing with a friend, who…
Coroner Identifies Drowning Victim on Lake Murray
The Newberry County coroner has released the name of the woman found in the waters of Lake Murray Sunday morning.
One lane of 1-26 Eastbound in Newberry to be closed for Repairs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Expect heavy congestion along parts of 1-26 beginning Sunday at 8pm. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says it plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge…
Deputies Investigating Shooting During Home Invasion
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating after a home invasion erupted in gunfire between the homeowner and a suspect early Saturday morning. Officials said it happened in the 100 block of Catherine Lane in…
Lugoff Man Killed in Collision on Motorcycle Not Wearing Helmet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Lugoff man, who died after colliding with another car on his motorcycle, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, the Richland County Coroner said. Coroner Gary Watts said Emmett Tolbert, 43, died Friday night,…
Columbia Man Killed in Shooting Saturday Afternoon
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near Palmetto Health Richland Saturday afternoon. One man was killed and another was injured. The Richland County Coroner has identified the victims as Donquiese Green, 23, of Columbia…
Coroner: Heat Was A Contributing Factor In 98-Year-Old Man's Death
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner released the name of the man found dead in his Briarfield Road home Thursday. Raymond Twork, 98, died from acute coronary insufficiency and hyperthermia from the hot weather was contributory, Richland County…
CPD Investigating Robbery at N. Main Store
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Officers with the Columbia Police Department responded to a store on North Main following a robbery Friday afternoon. The robbery occurred at the Dollar General located at 5807 North Main…
Columbia Police Search for Shooting Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police search for a suspect in a shooting that left one woman injured. It happened Thursday night in the 2500 block of Millwood Avenue. Police say a woman was shot in the foot. We are…
Watch: Boat Processional to Aid Families of Frayed Knot Victims
[gtxvideo vid='uaBVFW48' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uaBVFW48.jpg' vtitle='Frayed Knot Boat Processional'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- In the wake of tragedy, the Lake Murray community is taking to the water honoring two servicemen killed doing a good deed. Ken Jones, the even organizer says, "To…
Soldier Dies at Fort Jackson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A soldier at Fort Jackson died Thursday following an Army physical fitness test, say Base officials. The soldier, who was attending the Senior Leader Course, collapsed after finishing a two-mile run, according to officials with the Fort.…
3 SCDOT Workers Indicted In Separate Kickback Schemes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A grand jury has indicted three former Department of Transportation workers in three different kickback schemes at the agency's Richland County office. The indictments unsealed Thursday say former Field Operations Manager Charles Shirley created a road…
Newberry Deputies Searching for Missing Man
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Authorities say Robert Lester Jones, 32, was last seen on Sunday, July 24, at around 7 p.m. on Evans Street…
