Information for this article was provided by the Richland County Sheriff's Department. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with deep sadness announced the death of one their our own, K-9…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Nikki Haley says a county councilman recently sentenced for failing to report nearly half a million dollars in income is out of a job. In an executive order obtained…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina prosecutor recently charged with his third-alcohol related offense is not seeking re-election. Lexington County prosecutor Donnie Myers said in a news release Wednesday he will not run again…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People who want to run for office in South Carolina can begin to file their paperwork. The State Election Commission and county commissions will begin accepting paperwork to run in the June primaries and November general…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A Columbia Police Officer is recovering this morning after authorities say he was struck by a car. Columbia spokesperson, Jennifer Timmons tells ABC Columbia News the Officer was responding to a suspicious car traveling on Devine…
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - The Irmo Town Council voted to defer a first vote on legalizing backyard chickens Tuesday. Council members wanted to wait for Councilman Barry Walker, Sr., who is…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Community members are hitting the trail at Riverfront Park for the first time in months Two and a half miles of the walking trail between the Broad River and the Columbia Canal is open for the…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO)- On Tuesday, Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill that creates domestic violence fatality review committees in each of the 16 solicitor circuits in the Palmetto State. "This is pulling in forensics, this is pulling in law…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A former guard has pleaded guilty to bringing drugs into a federal prison in South Carolina. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says Anthony Jermaine Creech of Blackville pleaded guilty Monday to providing marijuana to inmates at Estill…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 2-1-1. The number can connect callers with support groups,…
Columbia police arrested two people after a home search in 4000 block of Woodside Haven Drive yielded methamphetamine.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- An epidemic authorities say is spreading like wildfire across the nation has made its way to the Midlands. According to Agent Robert Murphy with the Drug Enforcement Agency, "It's both physiologically and psychologically addictive that's what…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you’re looking for assistance with…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lace up your walking shoes and grab your bike! Officials with the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced that portions of the walking trails at Riverfront Park…
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --We may have a ways to go, but we are seeing progress in race relations and today is a day to highlight those accomplishments and build on them. It's end racism day and the South Carolina Human Affairs…
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - Irmo Town Council will hear from residents and take a first vote on whether to legalize backyard chickens in its meeting Tuesday. A group of residents has organized…
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[gtxvideo vid='4nrH4gDm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4nrH4gDm.jpg' vtitle='bootdrive'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You can help the Columbia Fire Department give Muscular Dystrophy the boot. Monday morning, the department kicked off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign. Beginning Monday you’ll see firefighters at intersections…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- For the third straight time, the Lady Gamecocks will be a number one seed in the NCAA women's tournament. Hundreds of fans showed up Monday night to the Colonial Life Arena as the announcement was made.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some South Carolina Senators and Representatives will take part in a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina. U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), along with U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA), will host…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Officials have identified two people killed in a motorcycle wreck in Lexington. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a statement that the wreck happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday at an intersection on state Highway 6.…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A 36-year-old man from North Carolina died after being electrocuted at a job site Friday, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. The victim has been identified as Javier Lopez-Lira, according to the coroner's office. Watts said Lopez-Pira was…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The former South Carolina Highway Patrolman who is accused of shooting an unarmed man in 2014 has pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Authorities released the shocking video of now former…
