Suspect Sought for Allegedly Taking Money from Tip Jar
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are asking citizen's to help identify a suspect accused of stealing from tip jars.
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Police: Suspect Threw Beer at Clerk, Vandalized Store
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say they are looking for a suspect wanted for assaulting a victim at the Shell gas station located on Bluff Road. On Saturday, March…
Deadline to Apply for Fair Housing Events Approaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Community Development Department wants residents to rally around as it prepares to mark National Fair Housing Month with a two-day event in April. The department, along with several community partners, will hold a fair…
VIDEO: Wilson Says Attorney General's Office Has Nothing to Hide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson addressed the media Wednesday, in the wake of his firing of special prosecutor David Pascoe. Wilson removed Pascoe from his appointment Friday,…
WATCH: AG Wilson: State Grand Jury Investigation Will Continue Without Pascoe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson addressed the media Wednesday, in the wake of his firing of special prosecutor David Pascoe. Wilson removed Pascoe from his appointment…
Watch: Farmers Still Recovering From Historic Floods
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- More than 6 months after the historic floods, farmers are still struggling to recover and leaning on the state for assistance. "It was hard to watch that weekend and just seeing what we knew were…
WATCH: Deputies Arrest Suspect in Overpass Shooting on I-20
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say they have made an arrest in connection to a shooting near an overpass. 17-year-old Kyle Pratt of Leesville is…
SC Farmers Face Challenges Replanting After Bad Year
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's farmers who lost $375 million worth of crops during last fall's historic floods are facing new challenges in replanting. Clemson University Cooperative Extension agent David DeWitt says farm budgets will be tight but farmers…
Police Looking to ID Suspect Accused of Attempting to Steal Laundry Detergent
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department need your help identifying a suspect accused in a strong armed robbery that happened on Two Notch Road on March 16. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspect…
USC Police Searching for Person of Interest in Motor Vehicle Theft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officers with the University of South Carolina Police Department need assistance in identifying a person of interest in a motor vehicle theft at the School of Dance. Officials say the…
WATCH: "U-pick" strawberry farms betting on sweet season
GILBERT & HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands strawberry farms are expecting a fruitful season, despite setbacks spurred by last year's extreme weather. At James Sease Farm in Gilbert, owner Mike Keisler said…
Watch: Shots Fired on Astor Street in Columbia
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Watch: Lexington Coroner Reuniting Loved Ones With Property of Deceased
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since taking office in 2014 Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has made it her mission to return unclaimed items to loved ones of the deceased. From cell phones and jewelry to fish tanks and cars, she…
Watch: What To Know About the Zika Virus
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) - According to Clemson University researchers, the extensive amount of rain in the state recently, including October's flood, will bring the mosquitoes much earlier this year. Aside from the usual mosquito borne illnesses that we need…
Police: Two Arrested for Forgery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Two men were arrested after they allegedly manufactured counterfeit money on Craigslist. 19-year-old Armel Marsh was arrested for forgery and 18-year-old Saquon Brunson was arrested for two counts of forgery, authorities say. They were arrested on…
RCSD Investigates Overnight Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a Monday night shooting. Officials say deputies responded to a "shots fired" call at Astor Street and Astor Circle. They say one male victim was shot. …
Keeping Safe During Spring Break
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Spring Break is a fun time, but Law Enforcement say there are some things to keep in mind, to keep you safe. Here are some tips from the Richland County Sheriff's Department: · Once permission is obtained…
Watch: New Fire Truck Comes to Hopkins
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Watch: Columbia Kicks Off Community Development Week
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Monday marks the start of community development week across the nation. City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says, "Lyon Street, the Vista, Earlewood park, Elmwood park, almost every neighborhood has been touched by our CDBG Programs…
Columbia Fireflies Announce Partnership with YMCA
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- In less than a month, it will be opening day for the Columbia Fireflies at Spirit Communications Park. On Monday, the organization announced a partnership with the YMCA. The Columbia Fireflies presented the YMCA with a…
Experts: Brace for an early mosquito season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Nearly six months after October's historic floods, experts say prepare to battle the early onset of mosquito season. Crews in some counties hard-hit by the flooding and rains have been out earlier than usual treating ditches…
Man Struck and Killed by Amtrak Train Passing Through SC
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a man who struck by an Amtrak train passing through South Carolina on Easter morning. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury says 44-year-old Harold Stewart, Jr. of Goose Creek was…
Deputy Involved in Multi-Vehicle Crash
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials with the Richland County Sheriff's Department tell ABC Columbia that a deputy was involved in a crash Monday afternoon. The crash occurred on O'Neil Court and Hunt…
Fraternity Suspended at University of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The University of South Carolina says the Sigma Chi fraternity has been suspended temporarily from the Columbia campus. It's the fifth chapter closed or suspended since fall 2014. The reason…
Fireflies to Announce Partnership with YMCA
On Monday the Columbia Fireflies announced their unique partnership with the YMCA of Columbia. A spokesperson with the YMCA said the sponsorship will allow kids who typically can't afford to participate in youth baseball to participate.…
