COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Two refugees from Syria have relocated to South Carolina and, despite the wishes of Gov. Nikki Haley, another Syrian family is coming. A Social Services Department spokeswoman tells local media that two Syrians were relocated to…
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) -- Carolina Harbor Waterpark is taking shape at Carowinds, the theme park that straddles the South Carolina-North Carolina state line south of Charlotte. Local media outlets report that reporters…
Holly HILL, S.C. (WOLO) - A Holly Hill man is behind bars after officials with the Holly Hill Police Department say he exposed a 5-year-old girl to HIV after sexually assaulting her. The…
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials with the Kershaw County Sheriff's Department say that a boy reported missing has been found safe in New Hampshire. 7-year-old Charles Chandler was never enrolled in school since he left Kershaw County, on November 24…
Local sheriffs speak out about residents taking up arms in light of recent attacks.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A group of black parents plans to present…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Members of the Muslim community react to Trump's suggestion of banning Muslim immigration and travel.
Richland County and Forest Acres remember fallen Officer Greg Alia on the first official Greg Alia day.
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.…
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…
(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…
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.…
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,…
