Watch: Midlands Local Happenings
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Dynamite Disposal set for Tuesday
LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) — If you hear loud blasts in one part of Lexington County on Tuesday don't be alarmed. Deputies say they plan to dispose of 400 pounds of dynamite. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, deputies will…
Police: Man swipes swan eggs from nest
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — A Florence man faces charges after officers say he stole swan eggs. Sumter Police say visitors at Swan Lake Iris Gardens notified park rangers late Sunday afternoon after seeing a man enter an enclosed area at…
Watch: Search Continues for Missing Sumter Boater
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Natural Resources continue to search for a missing boater on the Pocotaligo River in Sumter County. Officials say 61-year old Harry Lee Bradley was dropped off at the…
WATCH: Recall issued for frozen broccoli
[gtxvideo vid='A7p8AKsE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A7p8AKsE.jpg' vtitle='broccoli'] (CNN) — A company is voluntarily recalling frozen broccoli cuts sold in 11 states over fears of Listeria contamination. Listeria infection causes serious and at times fatal infections in children, elderly people and those with weakened immune…
Watch: Authorities on Reducing Risk for Pedestrians
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In just one weekend, the Columbia Police Department says three individuals were injured by moving vehicles. These are just the latest in a recent string of pedestrian involved incidents in the City of Columbia. According to…
Sheriff: Suspects Drove to SC to Commit Crimes
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said three suspects traveled to the Palmetto State with the sole purpose of committing crimes. On Thursday, March 31 Sheriff Lott said Tocara Middleton, Cia Dickerson, and Joshua Peterson, III…
Martin: Players Removed from Gamecocks Basketball Team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - On Monday, the University of South Carolina men's basketball coach Frank Martin told reporters that two players who were arrested in March are no longer on the…
City to Host Youth Violence Prevention Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Helping the City's Youth reduce violence is the aim of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. City of Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are set to host a series of activities from April 3-8, 2016. According to City officials,…
Search for Missing Fisherman in Sumter to Resume Monday
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - The search for a missing fisherman in Sumter along the Pocotaligo River will resume Monday morning, Sumter County Sheriff's Office said. Harry Lee Bradley, 61, of Sumter, went missing…
Second Suspect Charged in I-20 Shootings
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -A Batesburg man is the second person charged with attempted murder in connection to gunshots fired at cars traveling on Interstate 20 last week. According to arrest warrants, Brandon Coleman, 22, is charged with seven counts of…
Suspect Sought for Running Over Teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police investigators are working to identify and locate the driver of a car who ran over a teenage victim after an argument. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday at a restaurant parking lot located at 700 Harden…
Columbia Fireflies Fan Fest Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you ready to play ball? The Columbia Fireflies are hosting Fan Fest Sunday from 1pm-5pm. Fans can meet the players, grab autographs and check out the stadium. The first two thousand fans will receive a free hot…
Investigators Working to ID Shoplifting Suspect
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sheriff’s Department detectives have turned to the public for help in a shoplifting investigation. Investigators are working to identify a man suspected of stealing items on March 25 at Palmetto State Armory’s Fernandina Road location.…
Missing Woman Found in Lexington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department says the woman who went missing from Watermark Apartments on Tuesday, has been located in Lexington. We're told that Jillian Schneider is safe.
UPDATE: Body of Missing Boater Recovered from Lake Murray
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The Department of Natural Resources said they've recovered the body of a boater who went missing on Lake Murray yesterday. Captain Robert McCullough tells ABC Columbia that the man was on a bass boat with a friend,…
81st Annual Carolina Cup Saturday
CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)-- It's off to the races in Camden as the 81st annual running of the Carolina Cup takes place Saturday. The event is expected to draw nearly 70,000 people, say organizers. Race goers will put on their best…
WATCH: New Federal Money Available to Flood Survivors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Six months have passed since flooding devastated parts of the Palmetto State. Recovery is well underway, but many are still struggling. ABC Columbia's Beth Rousseau has…
UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in Hit-and-Run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have charged a 56-year-old in the hit-and-run involving an eight-year-old girl Friday night. The incident happened at the intersection of Two Notch Road and Taylor Street, shortly after 8 p.m. Police say Garnitra Whitaker…
Deputies Searching for Suspect After Chase
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding a man who fled from deputies in Newberry County Friday afternoon. At around 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, Newberry County deputies attempted to stop a motor vehicle the suspect was driving…
Columbia Police Looking Missing Woman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police are looking for a missing woman and are seeking the public's assistance. Jillian Angela Schneider, 35, was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, March 29, 2016 near Watermark…
Watch: Columbia Fireflies Fan Fest Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you ready to play ball? The Columbia Fireflies are hosting Fan Fest Sunday from 1pm-5pm. Fans can meet the players, grab autographs and check out the stadium. The first two thousand fans will receive a free hot…
It's Your Prom! Have Fun, Be Safe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Attending the prom is one of the highlights of high school. While planning and enjoying the big night, smart decision making will help keep everyone safe. If you or someone you…
Watch: Carolina Cup in Camden
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for the pomp and circumstance and one of the Pinnacles of Horse Racing: The Carolina Cup is Saturday in Camden. The 81st annual event, hosted by the Carolina Cup Racing Association, will take place rain…
WATCH: Open Studios Art Tour
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --From Pottery to Painting, Saturday and Sunday in Columbia you can tour Artist Studios in an Open House. Columbia Open Studios is a free event in Richland and Lexington Counties showcasing local artists and their works. Saturday,…
