WATCH: Richland County Sheriff's Department Expands its Reach
EASTOVER, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is expanding its reach, with the grand opening of its new District 8 headquarters in Eastover.
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Sumter Co. Boy Dead After Four-Wheeler Accident
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 12-year-old boy is dead, following a four-wheeler accident Sunday afternoon. The victim was identified as Hunter Moore of Olanta, S.C. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock said Moore died of internal injuries. The incident occurred happened in…
WATCH: Quidditch Flies into Cola
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The U.S. Quidditch Cup took up residence in the playing fields at Saluda Shoals Park Saturday. Around 6o college and club teams from across the nation battled it out…
VIDEO: Racers Tackle 5th Annual Quarry Crusher Run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Runners tackled a 500 foot ascent down into the Vulcan Materials Quarry Saturday, for the 5th Annual Quarry Crusher.
Artista Vista plans underway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Vista is set to come alive with the arts, this April. Artista Vista is a gallery crawl and it will kick off Thursday, April 21 and run through Saturday, April 23, 2016. Organizers say that the Vista…
WATCH: St. Lawrence Place Raising Money for Bus Engine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Transitional housing community, St. Lawrence Place, has been gifted with a bus to help kids living at the shelter, get to school. However, the bus needs a…
Missing Teen Located Unharmed
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department tells ABC Columbia that 13-year-old Deanna Johnson was located unharmed near Columbia Mall Boulevard Saturday morning. The teen was reported missing earlier in the week.
WATCH: Newberry Co. Schools Superintendent Killed in Deputy-Involved Collision
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - The superintendent of the Newberry County School District was killed in a collision involving a sheriff's deputy Saturday night in front of Newberry High School. The Newberry County…
Indie Grits Festival this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to enjoy the Indie Grits Festival in Columbia? Here's a rundown of weekend events. According to festival organizers, Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, is a film and culture festival. Saturday, April 16 o 10 a.m.…
Richland Penny Project to host Open House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Residents in Richland Penny will have a chance to listen to a proposal for the Atlas Road Widening Project in April. According to Richland County Transportation officials, they will host a public meeting to review the proposed…
Watch: Possible Uniform Change at The Citadel
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Watch: Midlands' Firefighters Learn Swiftwater Skills
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Friday, firefighters from three Midlands fire departments got schooled in saving lives in swiftwater. Twenty four trainees from the Irmo, Columbia and West Columbia Fire Departments taking to the water, learning tips and techniques for rescuing…
Family of Woman Killed in Police Chase Sues Gaffney
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ The family of a woman killed in a police chase in Cherokee County last year is suing the city of Gaffney. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reported that the family of Lori Michelle Walker has sued, saying…
WATCH: Fireflies Win Home Opener 4-1
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) -- The Fireflies opened Spirit Communications Park in style on Thursday night, downing the Greenville Drive, 4-1. It was Columbia’s fourth straight victory. The first game in ballpark history saw 9,077 fans walk through the gates to…
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: Lexington school brings smiles to hundreds around the world
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - One Lexington school is celebrating ten years of bringing smiles to hundreds of children around the world. When Pleasant Hill Elementary school started in 2006, P.E. teacher Thomas…
Watch: Legislators Calling for Richland Co. Recreation Commission Investigation
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) --- Senator Joel Lourie and Representatives Beth Bernstein and James Smith say it was an online news report with allegations of nepotism and pay offs happening at the Recreation Commission that prompted this investigation. All three…
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…
Police: Duo Used Stolen Credit Cards to Purchase $8K in Electronics
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officers with the Forest Acres Police Department are looking for two suspects who they say used stolen debit and credit cards to purchase almost $8,000 worth of merchandise. Authorities say that on Friday, April, 1…
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…
