RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the community's help as they search for a suspect wanted for attempted murder. Just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, deputies responded to the scene of a…
Crowds gather at South Carolina State University to remember the 1968 shooting that occurred on the campus.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Three Columbia-area, South Carolina Liberty Tax Service franchises are accused of deliberately preparing false federal income tax returns in order to increase their customers’ refunds, according to a civil lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Justice Department.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After years on the decline, new South Carolina moms experienced an increase in preventable birth defects last year. The rise, is cause for concern for the health professionals…
SCE&G will test its sirens Tuesday at Noon
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday, Chapin welcomed a new police chief. Seth Zeigler was sworn-in at the Chapin Town Hall surrounded by family, friends, and other law enforcement officials. Zeigler, a Chapin native, was selected last month to…
HANAHAN, S.C. (AP) _ Police say the death of a 68-year-old woman found in her home in Hanahan is suspicious. The Berkeley County Coroner's office has identified the woman found shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Monday as Frances Anderson. Hanahan…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies are looking for a Midlands man wanted for not paying child support. 49-year-old Vincent Boatwright is wanted for failure to pay child support in excess of $71,000. Sheriff Leon…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspected tire thief. Just after 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 24, the suspect attempted to steal a tire off of a used…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in the burglary of the Mattress Man store. The suspect entered the store located…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a suspect in an attempted murder, that fled from officers Saturday night. Officials say they were called to Palmetto Health Richland just before…
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (WOLO) - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers assisted two displaced residents following a fire in Orangeburg County. The Holly Hill Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided comfort kits, blankets and temporary lodging. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Town of Chapin will have a new top cop. Monday Chapin’s new Police Chief Seth Zeigler will be sworn in. The swearing in will take place at 9am at the Council Chambers at Chapin Town Hall;…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - A mother and father were each charged Saturday morning with unlawful conduct toward a child, after a nine-week-old suffered multiple fractures. Police were notified earlier this week by the state Department…
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) - State police say a 23-year-old man has been charged with firing a rifle at an Orangeburg County deputy from a car last month. The State Law Enforcement Division said in a news release that Gino Brown was arrested…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is asking the public to contact authorities with any information regarding inmate, James William Buckner. Buckner walked away from his job site in Spartanburg late Friday afternoon. Buckner is incarcerated…
A Giant in the Struggle For Civil Rights is Honored.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- Ahead of Sunday's Championship game, the South Carolina Highway Patrol says they will be ramping up patrols to prevent drunk driving. "We’re excited to see the Panthers bring home a win but know that first and…
Using superhero equipment to honor every day heroes. One Lexington County student turns a school project into tribute for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
USC Announces who will get a free wedding of their dreams.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Offshore oil and gas, solar power and nuclear energy in South Carolina are the focus of an energy forum being held in Charleston. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control director Catherine Heigel is the…
A bill intended to make it easier for the public to obtain police dash cam video has been postponed in the senate.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- The pedestrian that was fatally struck as he walked along Highway 45 in Orangeburg County Thursday has been identified. Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle said 45-year-old Ronnie Myers of Vance died as a result of blunt…
