RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape. "When he took that piece of tape,…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Inside the Senate chamber, lawmakers continued to delay a vote on a bill to fix the state's crumbling roads while on the first floor of the state house, several business organizations called on the Senate…
DALZELL, S.C. (AP) _ A Sumter County landowner says his flock of goats has been decimated by a pack of dogs that has killed more than two dozen in recent weeks. The Sumter Item reports that Harold Johnson of Dalzell…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said that a man currently in jail awaiting the disposition of a 2014 homicide case is now facing an additional murder charge. 22-year-old Charles Byrd,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The state's longest-serving representative is retiring after 32 years in the South Carolina House. Rep. Grady Brown of Bishopville announced Tuesday he will not seek another term. The 71-year-old Democrat has served in the House since…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the incident report released Tuesday in the Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington felony DUI case, that sent three men to a nearby hospital, the arresting officer said he could smell "the strong odor of…
NEESES, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Neeses man has been arrested after Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies responded to complaints of drug-related activity. Authorities say 28-year-old Stanley Lubkin was charged with possession of methamphetamine, second-offense, fourth-offense…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man wanted in connection with a fatal armed robbery attempt is behind bars. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said 17-year-old Jose Reyes was taken in to custody just after…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a car in Richland County. Sgt. Brittany Scott told local media that deputies were called to a report of shots fired around 9:30 p.m.…
Columbia, S.C., (WOLO) --- Columbia Police have arrested four men accused in a series of car thefts throughout the Capital City. Authorities believe the men are connected to a string of car thefts in the area. Police remind drivers not to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – United Way of the Midlands is investing $300,000 in new housing rebuild and repair initiatives for flood damaged homes throughout the Midlands. Funds will be distributed to non-profit organizations and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOADs)…
[gtxvideo vid='MetdhTDR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MetdhTDR.jpg' vtitle='flood money'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The federal government is sending South Carolina $157,000,000 to aid in flood recovery. The disaster recovery fund was announced Monday with Richland and Lexington Counties along with the city of Columbia…
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Hopkins, S.C. (WOLO) --- Berry Randolph says he wasn't just an eyewitness to Saturday's collision involving Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washinton. He tells ABC Columbia, "I ran down to it and when I realized that it was two of my…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard will be renamed 'Officer Gregory Thomas Alia Boulevard,' after fallen Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia. "Greg was always my hero and I think for those who knew…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition,…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is the community's help in locating a Norway teen who is wanted on numerous charges, including breaking into a Beason Road residence. Authorities say 18-year-old Tyrone…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ahead of St. Patricks Day and the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The name of a man killed following an accident in the 9200 block of Garners Ferry Road early Sunday morning has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 24-year-old Charles Clinton Cobb of Columbia…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly owes more than $30,000 in unpaid child support. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott 49-year-old Charles Oliver states that Charles Oliver is wanted for failure to pay child…
MARIETTA, S.C. (AP) _ Rescuers are searching a South Carolina forest for a 12-year-old boy discovered missing after a hike with his Boy Scout group. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office and others are searching the Jones Gap State Park Sunday…
HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington has been charged with felony DUI, after a collision in Hopkins Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating, after troopers say Washington rear-ended a second vehicle around 7:45 p.m. Saturday at…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- In Saturday's primary Hillary Clinton swept Bernie Sanders in South Carolina winning 74% of the votes. Across the state, Clinton topped Sanders in all 46 counties. In the midlands, here is a look at the breakdown:…
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Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting at a Midlands grocery store. Investigators say just after 9pm Saturday they responded to Publix on Hardscrabble Rd. where a woman was shot in the upper body. Deputies say the…
