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Watch: Man Robbed, Killed by Internet Escort

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man found shot to death on a road in Newberry County was killed during a robbery that started when he met a man from an internet escort site. Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster said in a statement that 22-year-old Michael Spears shot and killed Jesse Sanders after kidnapping him from his Whitmire home and dumped his body Monday on the side of U.S. Highway 176. Foster says the 62-year-old victim arranged to meet Spears at his Whitmire home on the social media website Backpage. Foster says there were signs of a struggle at Sanders' home and he was taken against his will to where he was shot and his body dumped. Spears is awaiting a bond hearing. It wasn't known if he had a lawyer.

Watch: Opening Day at Spirit Communications Park

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday night, the Columbia Fireflies held their inaugural home opener at Spirit Communications Park on Bull Street. “I just like the facility it’s a beautiful park and i’d just like to see good baseball,”…

Watch: Testimony Continues in Bathroom Bill Hearing

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The state house battle over the "Bathroom Bill" continued on Thursday. A Senate subcommittee continued hearing testimony on the controversial legislation which would require individuals to use the bathroom corresponding with their biological sex. Senator Lee…

State to Investigate Fires on Beaufort County School Buses

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Education is assembling a team to investigate why Beaufort County has been the site of half of the state's school bus fires so far this school year. Agency spokesman Dino Teppara…

Watch: Senate Committee Takes Testimony on "Bathroom Bill"

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, dozens packed a Senate subcommittee hearing on a bill that would require individuals to go to the restroom that matches the gender on their birth certificate. Critics say the bill unfairly targets those…

Watch: Non-Profits Show Opposition to Vet Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday, several non-profit organizations gathered at the state house to express their opposition to legislation restricting the services they are able to provide. "She’s helped me and my family tremendously," said dog owner Steve Hall.…

Watch: Troops Train to be Response Ready

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, troops at Fort Jackson received front line training in handling a mass casualty crisis. "It started off with an explosion, a vehicle explosion on the other side of the post and then we had…

One Dead, Teenager Wounded in Dillon County Shooting

DILLON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating a shooting in Dillion County in which a man was killed and a teenager was wounded. Coroner Donnie Grimsley tells local media outlets that the shooting happened in the Lakeview community about 3…

Update: Missing Man Found

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, an elderly missing man has been found unharmed. Officers located David Austin, 80, Tuesday evening. He was last seen by family members on Monday, April 11, at his…

Chapin Boil Water Advisory Lifted

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers near the Wessinger Road and Highway 76 intersection. On Monday, the boil water advisory was issued after a water main line was damaged.  

Victim Found Along US 176 Identified

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several agencies are continuing their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found on the side of US 176 near Molly's Rock Road early Monday morning. Investigators from the Newberry County Sheriff's…

Watch: National Volunteer Week

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- The United Way of the Midlands is giving you the chance to give a little bit of your time to help dozens of people in need. Saturday was the kick off to National Volunteer Week. This year,…

VIDEO: Officials Investigate Death in Newberry

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body that was found in Newberry County Monday morning. Sheriff Lee Foster says a motorist reported a body on the shoulder of US-176 around 7:30 am. According to the Sheriff's…

Indie Grits Festival Kicks Off This Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —The annual four-day  Indie Grits, will get underway this week. The film and culture festival, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia. In celebration of ten years of Indie Grits, event organizers…

Road Rage Leads to Hit-and-Run Incident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police are looking for whoever intentionally ran over a man standing in his driveway Saturday night. Investigators say the incident stemmed from an earlier incident of road rage…

Early Dismissal for Chapin HS Due to Water Main Break

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials at Chapin School say that students will be out of school early on Monday due to a water main break. Chapin High School will be dismissing students at 1 p.m. on Monday. Regular bus routes…

CPD Search for Motive in Deadly Weekend Shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia police are investigating a deadly shooting at a North Columbia apartment complex. Investigators said the incident occurred before 9 p.m. Friday at Hammond Village Apartments located at 921 Marlboro St. The male victim was standing…

Argument off Bluff Road Ends in Stabbing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies said what started as an argument, ended with one person being stabbed in a neighborhood off Bluff Road Sunday afternoon. Deputies said that 55-year-old Andre Washington was charged with Assault and Battery…

City of Columbia Summer Camp Programs Scheduled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's never to early to start thinking about Summer. The City of Columbia has released details for its 2106 Summer Camp Programs. According to City officials, Various summer camps will be held beginning Tuesday, May 31 and…

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