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Man Dead in Weekend Shooting in Greenville

  GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Deputies are investigating after a Greenville man was shot and killed over the weekend. Greenville County Coroner Parks Evans tells local media outlets that 44-year-old John Chadwick Brown was visiting a residence early Saturday evening…

Watch: Fire Training Academy Heats Up

Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) -- Columbia opened up their training facility this weekend giving some area students and thrill seekers and up close and personal training on the work that goes on behind the scenes of being a firefighter. Click here to…

RCSD: 13 Arrested for Crimes in the Northeast

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday morning, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of thirteenย suspects in a string ofย incidents in Northeast, Richland County. Sheriff Lott said the crimes are isolated incidents, and are all connected to drugs…

Former Councilman Faces Felony DUI Charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A former Richland County Councilman charged with felony DUI was scheduled to goย before a judge Monday morning. In February,ย Kelvin Washington was arrested after he allegedly crashed into another vehicle causing injuries to the two occupants. The…

Two Arrested for Breaking into Pelion Church

PELION, S.C. (WOLO) -ย Lexington County Sheriff's detectives make a break in a case from last month, arresting two for breaking into a Pelion Church. Officialsย said Austin Miller, 21, and Timothy Russell, 25, broke a widow at Florence Baptist Church, then…

Unattended Stove-top Sparks Fire

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Fire said an unattended stove-top is to blame for a fire that destroyedย a house on Summit Avenue off Monticello Road around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Officials saidย two residents fell asleep, leaving their cooking unattended. They awoke…

Man Found Shot to Death in Car on Harden Street

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -ย Columbia Police are calling a death "suspicious," after finding a man shot to death in a car on Harden Street early Sunday morning. The Richland County Coroner identified the victim as Levi Happy, 22, of Prosperity. The…

Two People Arrested with $50,000 Worth of Marijuana in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)-ย Sumter Police say an undercover investigation led them to 10 kilos of marijuana and thousands of dollars in cash. Officials say 34-year-old David Dennis and 24-year-old Asia Taylor were arrested late Fridayย in Sumter. They're each charged with trafficking…

Suspect Captured After Extensive Search in Northeast Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -ย Richland County Sheriff's deputies say they took Christopher Doctor into custody Saturday afternoon, after an extensive search all morning in the northeast part of the county. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of 43-year-old…

Fatal Fire in Lexington County

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - -According to officials, One person is dead and one dog died in a fire Saturday on Jupiter Rd, off Platt Springs road in Springdale. Officials say two other occupants in the home are being…

St. Pats in Five Points: Park and Ride

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- They're going green in Five Points. The annual St. Patrick's day Festival is Saturday with thousands expected to attend the celebrations. Festival organizers are expecting a large crowd and they've released parking information to help festival goers…

Weekend Guide: St. Pat's in Five Points

[gtxvideo vid='7XVPaGDU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7XVPaGDU.jpg' vtitle='st pats'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” Let's hope the luck of the Irish will help hold off the rain expected this weekend for one of the largest parties in the South. The annual St. Pat's in Five…

Congressmen Kick-Off SC Civil Rights Tour

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- United States Representatives Jim Clyburn and John Lewis kicked off the Faith and Politic's Institute's 2016 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina on Friday morning. "It's what the struggles been all about, the behavior…

Police: Subcontrator Charged with Stealing $11K Rolex from Dead Man

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A subcontractor with the Richland County Coroner's Office was charged with grand larceny after stealing from theย deceased. Authorities say 42-year-old Mitchell Meltonย manipulated the lock on the body bag to steal $11,000 Rolex watch off the wrist…

Police: Man Fired Multiple Shots, Striking Residence

RICHLAND, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man is wanted by Richland County Sheriff's deputies after allegedly firing multiple shots striking the victimโ€™s residence and vehicle. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said 19-year-oldย Donnie Dimele. Jr.ย isย wanted for…

Watch: Adopt "Squiggy" Pawmetto Lifeline

Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) -- If you're searching for a furry four legged friend, meet Squiggy". The three month old terrier mix is looking for a forever home. Could it be yours? Officials with Pawmetto Lifeline say she is in great health,…

Watch: Taste of Lake Murray

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for a feast for your tastebuds. The Lake Murray Country Visitors Center is set to host the annual "Taste of Lake Murray" event March 24, 2016. The event, which features food samples from area restaurants, is…

Watch: Your St. Patty's Day Schedule

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) The smiling eyes of the Irish are not the only thing that will be in Five Points this weekend. Ten of Thousands of revelers plan to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day as well. It will be a sea of…

Watch: Civil Rights Pilgrimage in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A Civil Rights Pilgrimage in South Carolina kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. Among the participants, U.S. Senator Tim Scott along with U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. Representative John Lewis. Scott…

West Columbia 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: 1600 Block of Fairlane Road 1800-1900 Block of Pinelake Drive All addresses on Watson Road Easton Estates Subdivision…

Watch: Senate Continues Debate on Refugees Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday, the South Carolina senate continued debate on a bill that would affect refugees placed in South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. The bill mandates all refugees placed in the Palmetto State…

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