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Watch: Businesses Urge Senate to Pass Roads Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Inside the Senate chamber, lawmakers continued to delay a vote on a bill to fix the state's crumbling roads while on the first floor of the state house, several business organizations called on the Senate…

Pack of Dogs Kills Dozens of Goats in Sumter County

DALZELL, S.C. (AP) _ A Sumter County landowner says his flock of goats has been decimated by a pack of dogs that has killed more than two dozen in recent weeks. The Sumter Item reports that Harold Johnson of Dalzell…

Police: Inmate Served with Murder Warrant in 2013 Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook saidย that a man currently in jail awaiting the disposition of a 2014 homicide case is now facing an additional murder charge. 22-year-old Charles Byrd,…

State House's Longest-Serving Member Announces Retirement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The state's longest-serving representative is retiring after 32 years in the South Carolina House. Rep. Grady Brown of Bishopville announced Tuesday he will not seek another term. The 71-year-old Democrat has served in the House since…

Neeses Man Arrested After Car, Motel Room Search Yields Drugs

NEESES, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Neeses man has been arrested after Orangeburg County Sheriffโ€™s deputies responded to complaints of drug-related activity. Authorities say 28-year-old Stanley Lubkin was charged with possession of methamphetamine, second-offense, fourth-offense…

Man Accused of Killing Acquaintance

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man wanted in connection with a fatal armed robbery attempt is behind bars. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said ย 17-year-oldย Jose Reyes was taken in to custody just after…

Man Found Shot to Death in Car in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- ย Sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a car in Richland County. Sgt. Brittany Scott told local media that deputies were called to a report of shots fired around 9:30 p.m.…

Watch: Columbia Police Make Arrests in Car Thefts

Columbia, S.C., (WOLO) ย ---ย Columbia Police have arrested four men accused in a series of car thefts throughout the Capital City. Authorities believe the men are connected to a string of car thefts in the area. Police remind drivers not to…

United Way Investing $300,000 for Flood Damaged Homes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€“ United Way of the Midlands is investing $300,000 in new housing rebuild and repair initiatives for flood damaged homes throughout the Midlands. Funds will be distributed to non-profit organizations and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOADs)…

Flood Recovery Fund Announced

[gtxvideo vid='MetdhTDR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MetdhTDR.jpg' vtitle='flood money'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” The federal government is sending South Carolina $157,000,000 to aid in flood recovery. The disaster recovery fund was announced Monday with Richland and Lexington Counties along with the city of Columbia…

WATCH: OSCAR RATINGS ARE OUT

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Watch: Intersection to be Renamed After Fallen Officer

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard will be renamed 'Officer Gregory Thomas Alia Boulevard,' after fallen Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia. "Greg was always my hero and I think for those who knew…

4 Leap Day Facts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition,…

Deputies: Norway Teen Sought for Burglary

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriffโ€™s Office is the community's help in locating a Norway teen who is wanted on numerous charges, including breaking into a Beason Road residence. Authoritiesย say 18-year-old Tyrone…

ST. Pats early Kick Off Celebration in Five Points

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ahead of St. Patricks Day and the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pmย at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and…

Victim Identified in Fatal Garners Ferry Road Accident

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The name of a man killed following an accident in the 9200 block of Garners Ferry Road early Sunday morning has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 24-year-old Charles Clinton Cobb of Columbia…

Police: Man Owes More Than 30K in Child Support

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly owes more than $30,000 in unpaid child support. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott 49-year-old Charles Oliver ย states that Charles Oliver ย is wanted for failure to pay child…

Rescuers Resume Search for 12-Year-Old Hiker Missing in Park

MARIETTA, S.C. (AP) _ Rescuers are searching a South Carolina forest for a 12-year-old boy discovered missing after a hike with his Boy Scout group. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office and others are searching the Jones Gap State Park Sunday…

Richland Co. Councilman Charged with Felony DUI

HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) -ย Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington has been charged with felony DUI, after a collision in Hopkins Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating, after troopersย say Washington rear-ended a second vehicle around 7:45 p.m. Saturday at…

Democratic Primary: Poll Breakdown

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- In Saturday's primary Hillary Clinton swept Bernie Sanders in South Carolina winning 74% of the votes. Across the state, Clinton topped Sanders in all 46 counties. In the midlands, here is a look at the breakdown:…

Deputies Investigating Shooting at Midlands Publix

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting at a Midlands grocery store. Investigators say just after 9pm Saturday they responded to Publix on Hardscrabble Rd. where a woman was shot in the upper body. Deputies say the…

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