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SC Woman Accused of Making False Sex Assault Claim

SOUTH CONGAREE, S.C. (AP/WOLO) -- ย Authorities are looking for a woman who they say lied to police by claiming that her husband broke into her Lexington County home, tied her up and raped her. South Congaree police said in a…

Watch: Storm Rolls Through Dixiana Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As powerful storms rolled through the Midlands, some whipped out their cameras and cell phones to capture the scary moments. Check out this video from ABC Columbia viewer Nick Johnson, who was walking out of work…

Watch: Preventing Sexual Assault

Richland Co. (WOLO) --- According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department 300 sexual assault cases were reported in 2015. It only takes a few seconds to become a victim. "It happens in all ages, it happens with people that you…

Storm Damage Assessment Underway in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Storm damage assessment underway in the Midlands after a series of severe storms rolled through Wednesday afternoon. Tornado warnings were posted for Midlands counties including, Lexington, Richland and Sumter. There were reports of a funnel cloud near…

GALLERY: Video/Images Wednesday's Severe Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Photos from our crew and viewers of Wednesday's storm damage. // Video Funnel cloud spotted in West Columbia, 3pm. Courtesy: Mark Creighton, Jr. ย Hwy 321 near the new Farmers Market. Posted by Alicia Barnes John on…

Severe Weather Impacts Area

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Severe thunderstorms brought several tornado and flash flood warnings to the area Wednesday afternoon. Reports of downed trees, ย debris and…

Senators Hit the Brakes on SC Roads Bill

ย ย COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- After trying to speed a roads bill to the Senate floor, state senators are now hitting the brakes on a plan to get more money to South Carolina's highways. Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman told the…

Combined Raises for SC Leaders

ย  COLUMBIA, SC (AP)-- The leaders of 37 public agencies and colleges in South Carolina are getting combined raises of $215,000. The state's Agency Head Salary Commission voted Tuesday to boost the directors' pay by either 2 percent or 5…

Man Wanted in Citgo Shooting

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Sumter Police are looking for a man following a shooting in a gas station parking lot. 22-year-old Trey Lorenzo Moore is wanted for attempted murder after a couple in a vehicle were approached and robbed at…

Watch: Benedict College Hosts Families of Emanuel Nine Victims

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Onย Tuesday morning, dozens of students attended a Black History Month event at Benedict College. The event, "No Greater Faith. The Legacy of the Mother Emanuel AME Church," honored the nine victims, the survivors and their…

Richland Co. Sheriff Warns of Warming Your Unsecured Vehicle

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott warns citizens that car thieves are targeting idling vehicles. Lott said that "During colder temperatures, it is not wise to start your vehicle, and then return to the house while…

Man Sought in Connection to Assault of Orangeburg Teen

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Orangeburg County Sheriffโ€™s investigators are seeking a person of interest in an assault case involving a teenager. Officials with an Orangeburg County high school notified investigators after a teen reported being struck by a male…

Police Seek Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia police are still searching for a person of interest in aย sexual assault case. Police Chief Skip Holbrook saidย the assault occurred Saturday, Januaryย 30, between 3:15 am and 3:30 am in the 800 block of Barnwell Street…

Richland Co. Deputies Need Help Locating Robbery Suspect

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies areย requesting the communityโ€™s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for a burglary that occurred in December. Sheriff Leon Lott said that an unknown suspect broke in to the AM/PM Food Mart…

Watch: Big Red Barn Introduces Art Healing Program

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A midlands non-profit organization is introducing a new healing program for veterans. Starting in February, the Big Red Barn Retreat will hold it's first art workshop to help veterans heal. Jim Dukes, the Director of…

Bill Clinton to Campaign for Wife at Allen University

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” Bill Clinton will be in the Palmetto State to campaign for his wife ahead of the Democratic primary. The former U.S. president will be at Allen University on Wednesday, February 3 to rally voters as, Hillary…

Newberry County Deputies Arrest Two on Multiple Drug Charges

  NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Newberry County deputiesย have arrested two individuals who face multiple drug possession charges. 27-year-old Stephen ย Taylorย ofย Deep Run and 22-year-old Bridgette Clark of La Grange, North Carolina were traveling near S.C. Highway 34 near Tom Griffin Road…

Greer Man Found by Hunter had Been Stabbed

TAYLORS, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies say a Greer man whose body was found by a hunter in a field had been stabbed to death. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office tells local media outlets a hunter found the man's body on…

Missing inmate broke into school hours after escape

ROCK HILL, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say an inmate broke into a school, and stole a gun and cash hours after his escape from a minimum security prison facility in Rock Hill. South Carolina Department of Corrections spokeswoman Stephanie Givens…

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