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David Bowie, Music Legend, Dead at 69

Musician David Bowie has died at the age of 69, his representative confirmed to ABC News. The singer had been battling cancer for more than a year, according to a statement on his official Facebook page. "David Bowie died peacefully…

Sumter teen charged in Dec. 30 murder

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Sumter Police have charged 16-year-old Jordan Jackson with murder in connection to a fatal shooting at a Miller Road apartment complex. Police say Jackson is being held at a state Department of Juvenile Justive facility, awaiting…

Officers investigating deadly shooting in downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officers are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Saturday morning on Lady Street. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says a man was shot around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, on the 1000 block of Lady Street. Chief Holbrook…

Woman found dead at scene of "suspicious" fire

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a death at the scene of a suspicious fire Friday night on Quiet Lane. Officials say they responded to the fire just after 5 p.m. Friday at 1145 Quiet Ln. While…

RCSD Credits Crime Lab in Solving Murder Case

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is crediting science as what helped them solve a murder case. On Friday, Sheriff Leon Lott announced the Sheriff's Department Crime Lab led them to the murder suspects from a…

Lugoff House Fire Leads to Meth Arrests

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Two people are facing charges after firefighter's responding to a house fire in the 500 block of Railgate Loop in Lugoff discovered meth. Authorities arrested 27-year-old Katrina Severson and 25-year-old Andrew Dylan Wells and charged the pair with manufacturing…

W.Columbia Man Accused of Soliciting Minors Online for Sex

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --    A West Columbia man has been arrested for soliciting minors online for prostitution. Stephen Patrick Skacall is accused of sexual exploitation of minors after he allegedly solicited minors for prostitution online, officials say. Skacall was arrested Thursday January…

Cayce Police Need Help Locating Missing Teen

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officers with the Cayce Department of Public Safety are asking the community for assistance in locating a missing teenager. Authorities say 14-year-old Elka Makenna James was reported as a runaway by…

Columbia Police Investigating Death on Queen Street

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officers with the Columbia Police Department are conducting a death investigation after the body of a man was found outside a home on Queen Street Friday morning.   Death investigation @ 900 block of Queen St.…

Gov. Haley Announces Domestic Task Force Recommendations

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The state of South Carolina is taking a stand against domestic violence. On Thursday, Governor Nikki Haley announced the recommendations made by her domestic violence task force. The task force compiled 50 total recommendations, the Governor…

Long-Serving SC Senator William O'Dell Dead at 77

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Long-serving South Carolina State Senator William O'Dell has died. The 77-year-old chairman of the Senate General Committee died Thursday morning. He represented District Four, which covers part of Anderson, Abbeville, and Greenwood Counties. O'Dell, a Citadel graduate,…

USC Banning Hoverboards in Dorms

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The University of South Carolina has banned hoverboards in dormitories and a school spokesman says the university is considering banning them from campus entirely. Local media outlets report that university spokesman Jeff Stensland says hoverboards are…

SC Chamber Unveils Competitiveness Agenda

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce unveiled their 2016 competitiveness agenda on Wednesday afternoon. “It’s very important that we help develop a work force that’s ready for the next century," said SC Chamber President Ted…

Company Making Bourbon Barrels Locating in Bamberg County

BAMBERG, S.C. (AP) -- A company that makes barrels for aging bourbon and other spirits is locating in Bamberg County, creating almost 60 new jobs. Black Water Barrels LLC announced Wednesday that it is investing almost $4 million in the…

Fire Officials Urge Caution When Heating Homes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Winter is upon us and some people are doing everything they can to stay warm during the cold temperatures. Adding an extra layer when you head out the door isn't a bad idea, but when it…

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