Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Robbie Damron says the only way she can describe returning to her Pine Glen home after October's flood is "Overwhelming". She continues, "I mean you come back in and it's just total devastation. Everything you touch…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, the filibuster on the bill to fix crumbling roads in South Carolina continued inside the Senate chamber. Several lawmakers are stalling the bill because of the 12 cents gas tax included in the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a statewide evaluation of local taxes and regulations will help communities attract businesses. Haley issued an executive order Wednesday creating a Local Government Competitiveness Council. The council will evaluate local governments' performance…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape. "When he took that piece of tape,…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Inside the Senate chamber, lawmakers continued to delay a vote on a bill to fix the state's crumbling roads while on the first floor of the state house, several business organizations called on the Senate…
DALZELL, S.C. (AP) _ A Sumter County landowner says his flock of goats has been decimated by a pack of dogs that has killed more than two dozen in recent weeks. The Sumter Item reports that Harold Johnson of Dalzell…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said that a man currently in jail awaiting the disposition of a 2014 homicide case is now facing an additional murder charge. 22-year-old Charles Byrd,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The state's longest-serving representative is retiring after 32 years in the South Carolina House. Rep. Grady Brown of Bishopville announced Tuesday he will not seek another term. The 71-year-old Democrat has served in the House since…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the incident report released Tuesday in the Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington felony DUI case, that sent three men to a nearby hospital, the arresting officer said he could smell "the strong odor of…
NEESES, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Neeses man has been arrested after Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies responded to complaints of drug-related activity. Authorities say 28-year-old Stanley Lubkin was charged with possession of methamphetamine, second-offense, fourth-offense…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man wanted in connection with a fatal armed robbery attempt is behind bars. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said 17-year-old Jose Reyes was taken in to custody just after…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a car in Richland County. Sgt. Brittany Scott told local media that deputies were called to a report of shots fired around 9:30 p.m.…
Columbia, S.C., (WOLO) --- Columbia Police have arrested four men accused in a series of car thefts throughout the Capital City. Authorities believe the men are connected to a string of car thefts in the area. Police remind drivers not to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – United Way of the Midlands is investing $300,000 in new housing rebuild and repair initiatives for flood damaged homes throughout the Midlands. Funds will be distributed to non-profit organizations and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOADs)…
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Hopkins, S.C. (WOLO) --- Berry Randolph says he wasn't just an eyewitness to Saturday's collision involving Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washinton. He tells ABC Columbia, "I ran down to it and when I realized that it was two of my…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard will be renamed 'Officer Gregory Thomas Alia Boulevard,' after fallen Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia. "Greg was always my hero and I think for those who knew…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition,…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is the community's help in locating a Norway teen who is wanted on numerous charges, including breaking into a Beason Road residence. Authorities say 18-year-old Tyrone…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ahead of St. Patricks Day and the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The name of a man killed following an accident in the 9200 block of Garners Ferry Road early Sunday morning has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 24-year-old Charles Clinton Cobb of Columbia…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly owes more than $30,000 in unpaid child support. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott 49-year-old Charles Oliver states that Charles Oliver is wanted for failure to pay child…
