Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says "Busy" sums up his first year in office. Following the four decade reign of former Lexington Sheriff James Metts, Koon wanted to bring the office back to the basics.…
Suspects Sought After Breaking Into High School
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for pawning a stolen musical instrument. Authorities say 37-year-old Latasha Wicker went to the Best Deal Pawn Shop located…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal hit and run accident that occurred at the junction of I-26 and I-126 Wednesday. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 20-year-old Shawn Smith of West Columbia died…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- National Walk at Lunch Day will be held Thursday, April 28th at the State House. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, the event promotes a health lifestyle. ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan sits down…
Columbia Fire officials are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire in Southeast Richland County. It happened at Lakeshore Village Apartments, located at 7645 Garners Ferry Road. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says they believe the fire started…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Richland County Sheriff's deputies say an ex-boyfriend was shot, after he broke into the victim's house through a window early Sunday morning. Officials say it happened on Bent Tree Lane around 4:30 a.m. We're told an acquaintance…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Fire officials are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire in Southeast Richland County. It happened at Lakeshore Village Apartments, located at 7645 Garners Ferry Road. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says they…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Make arrangements to detour if your travels take you down parts of Lincoln Street in Downtown Columbia. According to Richland County officials, Lincoln Street, from College Street to Devine Street, will be temporarily closed. Officials say, the…
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) - A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of a man charged with killing a Chester city councilman. Local media outlets report a Fairfield County jury deliberated seven hours over two days before sending a…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - A woman arrested for child abuse in Sumter Friday, faces similar charges in other states, Sumter County Sheriff's Office investigators said Saturday. Authorities said Jaqueline Raysor, 55, has faced child abuse charges in Louisiana and Mississippi.…
VANCE, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office reports Jamar Neals, 21, was killed in a crash on Lodge Hall Road in Vance early Saturday morning. We're told that Neals was froom Harleyville. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is…
The 2nd Annual SpARC Fest will be held Saturday (4/23) from 2p.m. - 10 p.m. at Magnolia Farm Lodge, 631 Longtown Road, Ridgeway S.C. Admission is $10 cash with food and beverages available for purchase. Music Lineup: Chris Compton Pocket…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a Gallery Crawl. Artista Vista takes place Saturday in the Congaree Vista. It will feature open houses and talks with local gallery owners. Event goers can take a look at paintings, pottery and sculpture.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Breaking a record, the South Carolina State Museum has received a million dollar donation. According to museum officials, the South Carolina State Museum Foundation received the largest private monetary donation in its history in the amount of…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Residents along Kilbourne Road in Columbia are asking the South Carolina Department of Transportation to take appropriate action to reduce the heavy traffic and high speeds in their neighborhood. "Very few people are obeying the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Since the death of her husband, a Forest Acres police officer, Kassy Alia has been hard at work advocating for families of law enforcement officers. Her husband, Gregory, was slain on Thursday, September 30, 2015 and just…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Cathern Davis' Harlem Street home might look like a mess now, but she says it's a miracle in the making. Davis' home, like so many others across the State, sustained severe damage during October's flood. She…
SANTEE, S.C. (WCIV) — A man accused of kidnapping his wife at gunpoint and leading officers on an hour-long chase was wounded in a shootout with police after crashing his car on I-95 Thursday.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Pawmetto Lifeline reports they are having an influx of cats and kittens at the shelter. Shelters are often overrun with kittens this time of year and Pawmetto Lifeline is looking for foster homes for the animals. Our…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Saturday, the Superhero 5k will be held at Saluda Shoals Park to raise money for a rare nerve disease that impacts hundreds of children, including Lexington County resident Jillian Nava. "She is wild, fun,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have released a surveillance picture of a person of interest in a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night at a convenience store. Officials are asking for the public's help identifying and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Thursday marks one week since the Fireflies inaugural game at Spirit Communications Park in front of a sold out stadium. The games since haven't been sell outs, but team leaders are pleased with turnout thus far…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a "Ladies Night Out" with shopping and food and fundraising. Edventure Children's Museum will host the event on May 5, 2016. Tickets are available now for the fundraiser. ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan sits down…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting near West Beltline. Police say the victim was shot multiple times and they believe it's an isolated incident. [gtxvideo vid='96ya4GQW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/96ya4GQW.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Columbia Police investigating Shooting']
