COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The longest-serving mayor in Charleston's 345-year history is addressing graduates at the University of South Carolina as he leaves office. Ten-term Mayor Joe Riley delivers the winter commencement address Monday afternoon. It honors those earning baccalaureate,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Richland County sheriff's deputies say one man has been killed in a shooting at a Columbia-area gas station. Sheriff's Lt. Curtis Wilson said in a statement that deputies were called to the station in northeast Richland…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting off Broad River Road. They say it happened Sunday afternoon around 4 p.m. Authorities say they responded to the incident, at the intersection of Dunnagon Road and Newham Drive,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting at Brookside Crossing Apartments in Northeast Richland County. The complex is off Parklane Road in the Dentsville area. RCSD Spokesman Lt. Curtis Wilson says authorities arrived on scene…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lexington County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two suspects in a tow-truck theft. Authorities say the suspects took the two-truck from a business in the 5000-block of Platt Springs Road on December 6. Security system cameras at…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies say a house fire Saturday morning was started by meth manufacturing. RCSD Spokesman Lt. Curtis Wilson says the RCSD bomb squad, deputies and Columbia and Richland Fire Departments responded to the 800-block of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Columbia musician is among those musicians nominated for Best Children's Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards Molly Ledford, the lead singer in Columbia-based band Lunch Money, partnered with her friend,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — For one Forest Acres shop owner, the holiday season signals new beginnings. "It was very important to us to get back open again before the holidays got going really good," The Picture…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Friday morning, a transplant recipient met her donor's family for the first time. At the South Carolina State Museum, the room was filled with many hugs and tears as Jackie Varnadore met the family…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- R&B crooner R. Kelly is coming to the Colonial Life Arena in 2016. The Chicago native and Multi-Grammy award winner will be live in concert on February 12. Tickets for the event go on sale December 18…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- This weekend survivors of South Carolina's historic flooding will have a unique opportunity to select their own holiday gifts at a free private shopping experience. Shoppers will be able to shop for new bedding, toys, furniture…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- In the latest Winthrop University poll, Donald Trumps leads with 24% of the vote in South Carolina. Ted Cruz takes 16% and Ben Carson follows with 14%. "What it shows is a fair amount of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon announced the arrest of two men wanted in connection to an armed robbery. Authorities say that just before 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. 21 year-old Terrance Bouknight entered the SC Federal Credit…
GASTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man is facing multiple charges after investigators say they were shown a video of the man sexually assaulting a minor. 67-year-old Keith Berry is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Berry is being held…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- After photos surfaced on social media showing Citadel cadets in white Klan hoods and reportedly singing Christmas carols, a source close to the school said all of the members of the group have been identified. In…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Sumter County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a fatal accident Wednesday morning, to learn that the victim was his wife. The accident happened on Lewis Road off Highway 15. Authorities say, 45-year-old Teresa Browder was hit…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Nikki Haley says the state needs to sell its "money pits," starting with eight properties that include the state Education Department's administration building. Haley said Wednesday selling those properties identified so far would enable taxpayers…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has told a group of senior military officers cuts to the nation's military have gone too far and she wants to work to reverse them. The Republican governor made the comments Wednesday during…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say 11 inmates have been charged with rioting after what deputies say was a gang fight at the Richland County jail. Deputies said in a news release that the charges stem from a fight Oct.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - New South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has named two Auburn staffers to be Gamecocks assistant coaches. Muschamp said Tuesday that Travaris Robinson will be South Carolina's defensive coordinator and Bobby Bentley will coach running backs. Muschamp…
NEW YORK (AP) - Alabama's Derrick Henry and Stanford's Christian McCaffrey are hoping to return to the Heisman Trophy to the running backs. Clemson's Deshaun Watson can keep it with the QBs. The two star running backs with very different…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's military museum says displaying the Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds will cost less than the $5.3 million price tag presented last week. William Roberson said Tuesday the figures given by…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University Board Chairman Charles Way says the university is making progress in improving its financial situation, but still needs plenty of help. Way told a legislative bond committee Tuesday that the university currently…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two authors are scheduled to speak about their research into the 200-year history of the University of South Carolina's historic "Horseshoe." Elizabeth Cassidy West and Katharine Thompson Allen on Tuesday are to discuss their book "On…
