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Emanuel AME Pastor Sues Former Parishioners for Defamation

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- The interim pastor of the South Carolina church where nine black church members were shot to death during a Bible study is suing members of his former church for slander. Multiple media organizations reported the Rev.…

Charleston Mayor Riley Speaker at USC's Winter Graduation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The longest-serving mayor in Charleston's 345-year history is addressing graduates at the University of South Carolina as he leaves office. Ten-term Mayor Joe Riley delivers the winter commencement address Monday afternoon. It honors those earning baccalaureate,…

Man Shot and Killed at Columbia Gas Station

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Richland County sheriff's deputies say one man has been killed in a shooting at a Columbia-area gas station. Sheriff's Lt. Curtis Wilson said in a statement that deputies were called to the station in northeast Richland…

Deputies investigating shooting off Broad River Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting off Broad River Road. They say it happened Sunday afternoon around 4 p.m. Authorities say they responded to the incident, at the intersection of Dunnagon Road and Newham Drive,…

Deputies investigate drive-by shooting in northeast Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting at Brookside Crossing Apartments in Northeast Richland County. The complex is off Parklane Road in the Dentsville area. RCSD Spokesman Lt. Curtis Wilson says authorities arrived on scene…

Investigators Searching for Suspects in Tow-Truck Theft

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lexington County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two suspects in a tow-truck theft. Authorities say the suspects took the two-truck from a business in the 5000-block of Platt Springs Road on December 6. Security system cameras at…

Deputies: House fire caused by meth manufacturing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies say a house fire Saturday morning was started by meth manufacturing. RCSD Spokesman Lt. Curtis Wilson says the RCSD bomb squad, deputies and Columbia and Richland Fire Departments responded to the 800-block of…

Columbia resident earns Grammy nomination

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Columbia musician is among those musicians nominated for Best Children's Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards Molly Ledford, the lead singer in Columbia-based band Lunch Money, partnered with her friend,…

Forest Acres frame shop reopens after flood

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — For one Forest Acres shop owner, the holiday season signals new beginnings. "It was very important to us to get back open again before the holidays got going really good," The Picture…

Transplant Recipient Meets Donor's Family

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Friday morning, a transplant recipient met her donor's family for the first time. At the South Carolina State Museum, the room was filled with many hugs and tears as Jackie Varnadore met the family…

R. Kelly is Coming to CLA in February

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- R&B crooner R. Kelly is coming to the Colonial Life Arena in 2016. The Chicago native and Multi-Grammy award winner will be live in concert on February 12. Tickets for the event go on sale December 18…

Holiday Shopping for Flood Survivors This Weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- This weekend survivors of South Carolina's historic flooding will have a unique opportunity to select their own holiday gifts at a free private shopping experience. Shoppers will be able to shop for new bedding, toys, furniture…

Donald Trump Leads in Latest Winthrop Poll

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- In the latest Winthrop University poll, Donald Trumps leads with 24% of the vote in South Carolina. Ted Cruz takes 16% and Ben Carson follows with 14%. "What it shows is a fair amount of…

Two Men Arrested in Connection with Bank Robbery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon announced the arrest of two men wanted in connection to an armed robbery. Authorities say that just before 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. 21 year-old Terrance Bouknight entered the SC Federal Credit…

Gaston Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor

  GASTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man is facing multiple charges after investigators say they were shown a video of the man sexually assaulting a minor. 67-year-old Keith Berry is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Berry is being held…

Sumter Co. Deputy First on Scene to Wife's Fatal Accident

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Sumter County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a fatal accident Wednesday morning, to learn that the victim was his wife. The accident happened on Lewis Road off Highway 15. Authorities say, 45-year-old Teresa Browder was hit…

11 Inmates Charged with Rioting at Richland County Jail

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say 11 inmates have been charged with rioting after what deputies say was a gang fight at the Richland County jail. Deputies said in a news release that the charges stem from a fight Oct.…

Will Muschamp Adds Auburn Assistants to South Carolina Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - New South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has named two Auburn staffers to be Gamecocks assistant coaches. Muschamp said Tuesday that Travaris Robinson will be South Carolina's defensive coordinator and Bobby Bentley will coach running backs. Muschamp…

Heisman Trophy Finalists: Henry, Watson, McCaffrey

NEW YORK (AP) - Alabama's Derrick Henry and Stanford's Christian McCaffrey are hoping to return to the Heisman Trophy to the running backs. Clemson's Deshaun Watson can keep it with the QBs. The two star running backs with very different…

Museum Director Says $5M Cost of Flag Display Will Come Down

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's military museum says displaying the Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds will cost less than the $5.3 million price tag presented last week. William Roberson said Tuesday the figures given by…

SC State Chairman: Budget is Better, More Help Needed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University Board Chairman Charles Way says the university is making progress in improving its financial situation, but still needs plenty of help. Way told a legislative bond committee Tuesday that the university currently…

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