Watch: Joey Meek Federal Court Date Set
A trial date has been set in federal court for Joey Meek, the friend of accused Charleston church shooter,Dylann Roof.
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'Persons of Interest' Sought in Hit-and-Run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officers with the Columbia Police Department need the community's assistance in identifying three persons of interest related to a hit and run investigation. Officer say that two males…
Cookout for Kids BBQ Fundraiser Needs Volunteers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A local children's home is hosting one of its biggest fundraisers and they need a little help from the community. How does fresh off the grill barbecue, homemade baked goods, live music and 30 vintage cars…
Massey of Edgefield Chosen to Lead Republican SC Senators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's Republican senators have chosen Edgefield Sen. Shane Massey to lead their caucus. The chamber's controlling party unanimously elected the 40-year-old senator Wednesday following a closed-door luncheon. No other…
Two bodies found in Lexington Co. identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 80 year-old Leonard Williams and 70 year-old Lillie Thompson were found in a…
Watch: Boating Incidents Spur Safety Reminders
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- After several boating incidents in recent days, law enforcement officials are reminding boaters to be safe on the water this boating season. "Be safe out on Lake Murray and be sure that you have the…
Body of Missing Sumter Boater Recovered
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to Sumter County authorities, the body of Harry Lee Bradley has been located in the Pocotaligo River in Sumter County. Deputies say the body of the missing boater was found near the area where the boat…
South Carolina Railroad to Unveil New Line to Volvo Factory
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's state-owned railroad is planning to build a 10-mile rail line to the site of the $500 million Volvo factory that's currently under construction in Berkeley County, about 30 miles northwest of Charleston. The Post…
Man Accused of Defrauding SC Lottery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man was arrested on April Fools' Day for allegedly defrauding the South Carolina Educational Lottery. Police say 26-year-old Marcus Washington is also facing eight counts of shoplifting. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said investigators were notified…
Watch: Midlands Local Happenings
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Looking for ways to get involved in giving back to the Midlands? We have a list of some of your daily happenings. Click here to find out what is going on in your community.
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.
