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4 Leap Day Facts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — 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 Sheriff’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. Authorities 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 pm 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  states that Charles Oliver  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) - 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 troopers 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…

Woman Gets 15 Years for Stabbing Death of Her Child's Father

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports that a 25-year-old Courtney Price testified she was abused for years and carried a knife around to protect her life. Price told the jury 24-year-old Samuel Simmons tried to choke…

Lindsey Graham says GOP "has gone bats--- crazy"

[gtxvideo vid='yMsW3HWh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yMsW3HWh.jpg' vtitle='funny graham '] WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC NEWS) — Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham unloaded on his party and the remaining Republican presidential candidates Thursday, joking that the GOP "has gone bats--- crazy" and Sen. Ted Cruz's…

Democrats Campaign in Midlands Ahead of Primary

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Ahead of Saturday’s primary, both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton campaigned in the Palmetto State. For the Clinton camp, all three members of the family were hot on the trail. Chelsea Clinton stopped at USC to…

Body Found in Wando River Identified

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ The body that was recovered from the Wando River in Mount Pleasant has been identified as a missing man. Charleston County Deputy Coroner Sheila Williams tells media outlets that the body, found Tuesday, was that…

SC Coroner: Connecticut Man Died After Being Crushed

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The name of the individual that died from asphyxiation following a workplace accident has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 36-year-old Ryan Danser of Willington Connecticut died when the tank truck he was…

SC Farmers get aid after Historic Flooding damages crops

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina farmers are getting aid after October's historic flooding damaged crops across the state. Thursday SCE&G announced a donation of $25,000 towards a new initiative called "Plant it Forward South Carolina" The organizations helps South Carolina…

Coroner IDs Man in Lexington Co. Murder

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The man killed in the Valentine's Day murder in Lexington County has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Restaurant…

Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said citizen's tips lead to the arrest of a female suspect wanted for armed robbery Wednesday night. Kayla Moore, 17, was taken in to custody at her home a few…

SC State Museum Wins Top award for Travel & Tourism

  COLUMBIA, SC. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and tourism. The State Museum had an estimated $22 million economic tourism impact on South Carolina. To see…

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