VIDEO: Westwood Community Rallies Behind MJ Mickens
The Westwood community came together over the weekend to raise money for the Mickens family. MJ Mickens was paralyzed last fall after an accident on the football field.
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Suspect Sought in Shooting Death of Orangeburg Co. Man
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are looking a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of a St. Ann Street man. Authorities say 30-year-old Anthony Tyrone McKinnie shot the 27-year-old victim…
Police: Deadbeat Dad Owes Near $50K in Back Child Support
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man they say owes in excess of $49,000 in unpaid child support. 70-year-old Robert Herlong has an outstanding Family Court bench…
Irmo Man Killed in Crash Early Sunday
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man who died Sunday morning after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 1300 block of Steeple Ridge Road in Irmo. 24-year-old Deangelo Javion Vaquar Lewis, of Irmo, died Sunday morning, when his vehicle left…
Columbia Man Killed in Collision Friday Night
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the individual who died Friday evening, after being involved in a two-vehicle collision at around 3 p.m. in the 2400 block of Decker Boulevard in Columbia. 24-year-old Erik Landen Griffin, of…
Gamecocks Down MSU, Win Second-Straight SEC Championship
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (USC SID) -- No. 3/2 South Carolina continued its defensive dominance and mixed in 55.6 percent shooting in the second half to claim its second-straight SEC Tournament championship with a 66-52 win over No. 16/16 Mississippi State. The…
Congressman Wilson to host Veterans Fairs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Veterans on the hunt for a job can get some help in March at an annual Veterans Fair. Congressman Joe Wilson will host two Veterans Fairs in the Midlands and Aiken. Wilson says the goal is to bring…
City of Columbia to host Wear Red Fashion Show
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to wear red for heart health. The City of Columbia is gearing up for its annual Go Red Fashion Show. The city is inviting everyone to recognize Heart Health Awareness. The City of Columbia’s Second…
Two Arrested for Cooking Methamphetamine in Elgin
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies arrested two people in Elgin early Saturday morning, after they say they caught them cooking methamphetamine. This happened in a house on Pine Knoll Court around 4:30 a.m., when authorities attempted to…
Lexington Police Searching for Runaway Teen
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington Police Department detectives are searching for a runaway teen, last seen at her house Friday afternoon. Officials tell ABC Columbia 16-year-old Naijaya Dale-Hough, who goes by “Jayda”, is 5'3" and weighs 135 pounds. She has brown hair with highlights and…
Richland School District 2 to host Conversations about Diversity
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Officials in Richland School District Two want to start a conversation about diversity in the community. The office of Diversity and Multicultural Inclusion is hosting a series of Community Conversations now through the spring. Community members are invited…
At Large Open House in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia's area leaders want to hear from you. City of Columbia Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr are set to host an open house this month. They're asking for anyone interested to stop by…
Students Advocate for Passage of Sierra's Law
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Students at Ridgeview High School are advocating for teenage victims of domestic violence by trying to raise awareness about a bill that would give legal rights and protection to teenagers in abusive relationships. "Teens deserve…
Track Coach Accused of Preparing Fraudulent Tax Returns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Between 2008 and 2011 an Allen University track coach is accused of preparing fraudulent tax returns for customers According to the District Attorney's office Brandon Samuels, 31, prepared taxes for clients at Daitech Tax Service instructing…
Police: Man Struck Patrol Car While Fleeing Scene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities with the Columbia Police Department say that a man running from officers was taken the hopsital after crashing a stolen car into a tree on Caroline Road. The case ensue when the vehicle was spotted…
DA: Former Deputy Admitted to Inflating Tax Returns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A former Richland County Sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to preparing fraudulent tax returns for other former officers. According to officials, 40-year-old Maribel Crespo admitted to illegally providing information of children to…
Watch: Midlands Happenings
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday and Sunday you can help out the Midlands with a series of Community events. In West Columbia, the Police Department is teaming up with BILO, located at 2349 Augusta Rd, this Saturday, March 5, 2016 from…
SC Department Consumer Affairs to host Consumer Protection Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Protecting you from identity theft, that's just one of the goals of the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs upcoming Consumer Protection Week. According to Consumer Affairs officials, the series of events is meant to raise awareness…
Watch: Preparing to Protect, SCHP Trains for Active Shooters
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The increasingly common threat of active shooters is forcing all law enforcement to be always at the ready. Timely team work, that's how the South Carolina Highway Patrol trains troopers to handle active shooter situations. Sgt.…
Senate Set to Debate Roads Bill Next Week
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Senate made progress on the measure to repair the state's damaged roads. After several days of filibustering by several Republican senators, the Senate reached an agreement on Wednesday night that includes $400 in…
Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Arson in Seneca Fire
SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been charged with nine counts of attempted murder after police say he set fire to a family home with half a dozen children inside. Media outlets report that 27-year-old Joshua Charles Campbell was…
Watch: Nude Scandal Students Petition for Teacher
[gtxvideo vid='i4VaznYE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/i4VaznYE.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Nude Scandal Students Petition for Teacher'] UNION, S.C. (AP) _ Some Union County High School students have started an online petition to bring back a teacher who recently resigned after a student spread a nude picture…
RCSD Seek Suspect for Stealing $40 Worth of Meat
Surveillance video for a local store show a man running into an SUV as he flees a local store after allegedly stealing meat.
Police: Suspect Wanted Five-Finger Discount
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities with the Columbia Police Department say a man is wanted for trying to get a fiver-finger discount at a retail store before breaking into a SUV. The man is accused…
Police Release Sketch in Attempted Kidnapping, Assault of Woman
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS PERSON? COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities need the community's assistance in identifying a man wanted for attempting to kidnap and assault a woman at a Marstellar Street home in February. The…
