Black Parents to Protest Charge for Teen Tossed from Desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A group of black parents plans to present…
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National Action Network Rescinds Call for Citadel President's Job
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV/AP) - The call to remove the Confederate Flag hanging in The CItadel's Summerall Chapel will begin again, Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday night after meeting with the school's president and commanding officer. Sharpton told members of the…
Nine Arrested, Four Still Sought in Narcotics Bust
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A several months long investigation lead to a large drug bust in Richland County. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said that on Friday, December 11 several law enforcement agencies made multiple arrests on various charges after receiving an…
More arrests likely in ongoing prostitution sting in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lexington County Sheriff's officials say more arrests are likely as an undercover investigation into prostitution continues. "We're using these arrests to put these types of people on notice," says Lexington County Sheriff's…
Four Women Arrested Following Prostitution Bust
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department have busted three massage parlors as part of an undercover operation targeting prostitution. 34-year-old Sun Ah Cho, 47-year-old Ae Seon Lee, 59-year-old Ok J Park and 54-year-old Meijuan Yu, 54 have been charged…
Two Men Wanted for Credit Card Fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the community’s assistance identifying two suspects wanted for two counts of fraud. On Saturday, November 28, the two suspects allegedly went to the Walgreens located at 1223 St. Andrews…
Irmo woman shares message after recovery from explosion
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) -- An Irmo woman wants you to know what she wish she had known before she was caught, suddenly, in a flash explosion at her house. 28-year-old Meredith Martinez and her son, six-year-old…
Audit Raises Concerns About Richland County Penny-Tax Program
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A report from the South Carolina Department of Revenue is raising concerns about the Richland County Penny-Tax Program. According to a letter from Department Director, Rick Reames, a review of the program revealed instances of…
State Motto Will Appear on New SC License Plate
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin issuing a new South Carolina license plate and sticker during the next few months. The new license plate reflects a strong South Carolina theme with the…
Man Wanted on Multiple Counts of Attempted Murder in Orangeburg Co.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted on multiple counts of attempted murder after he allegedly fired multiple shots into a Santee home. Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said Jonathan Green fired shots…
SC Law Agencies Kick Off Holiday Safe Driving Blitz
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The state Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies are kicking off their annual holiday safe driving campaign. News conferences are being held around the state Tuesday to announce the Sober or Slammer campaign…
Woman Dies After Telling Deputies She Was Hit by Truck
KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) -- Lancaster County sheriff's deputies are trying to determine what happened to a woman who said she was hit by a truck shortly before dying over the weekend. Sheriff Barry Faile said in a news release that…
Postal service races toward Christmas Eve finish line
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- On the busiest mailing day of the year nationwide, U.S. Postal Service workers are working around the clock to get your packages where they need to be on time. At the…
Muslims Speak Out on Trump's Comments
Members of the Muslim community react to Trump's suggestion of banning Muslim immigration and travel.
Police Department Remembers Fallen Officer
Richland County and Forest Acres remember fallen Officer Greg Alia on the first official Greg Alia day.
RCSD Continues to Investigate Weekend Shootings
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating three separate shooting incidents from the weekend. As of Monday afternoon, Sheriff Leon Lott said they are continuing to investigate but all 3 might be gang or drug related.…
Suspected Burglar Arrested After Waking Up Victim At Home
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with The Sumter County Sheriff's Department arrested a suspect wanted on first degree burglary charges. 32-year-old Jacoby Richardson of Wedgefield was arrested Monday after he allegedly gained entry into a home in the 5700 block of Cane Savannah…
Food Sell-By Dates: What They Really Tell You
(ABC News) -- There are multiple ways to determine if that carton of milk in your fridge should be thrown out (smell test, taste test or just checking the "sell-by" date). But what's the best way to figure out if…
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…
