Coroner Identifies Drowning Victim on Lake Murray
The Newberry County coroner has released the name of the woman found in the waters of Lake Murray Sunday morning.
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One lane of 1-26 Eastbound in Newberry to be closed for Repairs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Expect heavy congestion along parts of 1-26 beginning Sunday at 8pm. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says it plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge…
Deputies Investigating Shooting During Home Invasion
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating after a home invasion erupted in gunfire between the homeowner and a suspect early Saturday morning. Officials said it happened in the 100 block of Catherine Lane in…
Lugoff Man Killed in Collision on Motorcycle Not Wearing Helmet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Lugoff man, who died after colliding with another car on his motorcycle, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, the Richland County Coroner said. Coroner Gary Watts said Emmett Tolbert, 43, died Friday night,…
Columbia Man Killed in Shooting Saturday Afternoon
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near Palmetto Health Richland Saturday afternoon. One man was killed and another was injured. The Richland County Coroner has identified the victims as Donquiese Green, 23, of Columbia…
Coroner: Heat Was A Contributing Factor In 98-Year-Old Man's Death
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner released the name of the man found dead in his Briarfield Road home Thursday. Raymond Twork, 98, died from acute coronary insufficiency and hyperthermia from the hot weather was contributory, Richland County…
CPD Investigating Robbery at N. Main Store
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Officers with the Columbia Police Department responded to a store on North Main following a robbery Friday afternoon. The robbery occurred at the Dollar General located at 5807 North Main…
Columbia Police Search for Shooting Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police search for a suspect in a shooting that left one woman injured. It happened Thursday night in the 2500 block of Millwood Avenue. Police say a woman was shot in the foot. We are…
Watch: Boat Processional to Aid Families of Frayed Knot Victims
[gtxvideo vid='uaBVFW48' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uaBVFW48.jpg' vtitle='Frayed Knot Boat Processional'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- In the wake of tragedy, the Lake Murray community is taking to the water honoring two servicemen killed doing a good deed. Ken Jones, the even organizer says, "To…
Soldier Dies at Fort Jackson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A soldier at Fort Jackson died Thursday following an Army physical fitness test, say Base officials. The soldier, who was attending the Senior Leader Course, collapsed after finishing a two-mile run, according to officials with the Fort.…
3 SCDOT Workers Indicted In Separate Kickback Schemes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A grand jury has indicted three former Department of Transportation workers in three different kickback schemes at the agency's Richland County office. The indictments unsealed Thursday say former Field Operations Manager Charles Shirley created a road…
Newberry Deputies Searching for Missing Man
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Authorities say Robert Lester Jones, 32, was last seen on Sunday, July 24, at around 7 p.m. on Evans Street…
Final Suspect In Eutawville Fatal Slaying Behind Bars
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office say a Summerville man wanted in connection with last week’s fatal shooting in Eutawville has turned himself in. 24-year-old Dwendell Lamont High will face charges of murder, attempted murder, and…
WATCH: Lexington Residents Learn Lesson after Cars Stolen
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WATCH: National Lasagna Day!
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- National Lasagna day is Friday and we celebrated a day early for a good reason. Many of you may be in the middle of that back to school hustle and bustle, but the Two Notch Road…
Watch: New Study on Advantages of Flu Shot
[gtxvideo vid='QFiFkJXP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QFiFkJXP.jpg' vtitle='Watch: New Study on Advantages of Flu Shot'] A new study revealing that getting a flu shot may be more than just preventative. Research shows getting the flu shot could help those who have Diabetes. Here's ABC'S…
Deputies Searching for 'Person of Interest' in High School Break-In
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are looking for for a person of interest after a break-in at an Orangeburg school. Authorities say deputies were patrolling the campus of Orangeburg-Wilkinson…
Suspect Accused of Using Stolen Credit Card to Purchase Electronics, Gift Cards
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A man is wanted for fraud after allegedly using a stolen credit card to purchase electronics and gift cards. Authorities say the suspect stole the victim’s wallet from her purse and went to the Walmart located…
WATCH: Guardian of the Night
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WATCH: General Mills Expands Flour Recall After 4 More Illnesses
[gtxvideo vid='LuLnSdpn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LuLnSdpn.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Consumer Flour Recall'] MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --General Mills is expanding a flour recall issued over a possible link to an E. coli outbreak after four new illnesses were reported. The recall announced Monday covers several varieties of…
Watch: 'Famously Hot' Hurts High Tech Gadget
[gtxvideo vid='YX2mWGdu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YX2mWGdu.jpg' vtitle='HEAT AND ELECTRONICS'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Technology plays a part in almost every aspect of our lives, but the South Carolina sun can cause permanent problems for high price electronics. "Each device has a range that…
Summerville Man Sought in Connection to Deadly Eutawville Shooting
Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office are seeking a fifth suspect in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Eutawville…
Authorities Say 83-Year-Old Man Reported Missing, Found Safe
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say a Sumter County man who was reported missing, has been found safe. Marvin Loomis suffers from dementia, authorities say. Authorities initially said Loomis was supposed to return to his…
Watch: Costco Opens in Columbia
Costco opened a 148,000-square-foot membership warehouse in Columbia today.
