Richland Co. Deputies Looking For Sex Offender
Richland Co., SC (WOLO)- Richland county deputies are looking for a convicted sex offender. Investigators say Reginald Richardson is wanted for failing to register as a sex offender for the third time.
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Thousands of Starfish Wash Ashore on Beaches near Charleston
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) _ Thousands of big ,reddish starfish have washed up on Charleston-area beaches, victims of offshore winds which push them out of the water at high tide.
Students First Day Back After Shooting
Just days after tragedy strikes the Public Health Center on the University of South Carolina campus, public health students returned to class Monday for the first time.
Visitors soon to get better access to SC's highest peak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors will soon have an easier time enjoying views from atop Sassafras Mountain, the highest peak in South Carolina.
"Rotary Has Heart" campaign underway
In the cities of Cayce and West Columbia, leaders are focusing on the heart, but it doesn't have to do with your body's ticker.
Search for Suspected Gunman
Richland County Sheriff's continue searching for a suspected gunman that has left a victim fighting for his life.
Bill Could Increase Teacher's Pay
A bill set to go before lawmakers could help the state retain younger and higher qualified teacher's for your children.
Chester Deadly House Fire
The cause of a house fire that claimed two lives in still under investigation.
SC man sees self-defense for shooting DEA agent during raid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man is expected to claim self-defense after shooting a Drug Enforcement Administration agent who burst into his home in a surprise raid.
Bill in SC General Assembly coordinates anti-litter efforts
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A bill moving though the South Carolina Legislature seeks to better coordinate the state's anti-littering efforts.
Columbia city employee dies in construction accident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials say a Columbia city employee is dead after a construction accident while he was working on an underground pipe.
SC lawmakers to consider boosting teachers' pay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators will consider increasing teachers' salaries as a way to keep young teachers in the profession and be fair to those approaching the end of their career.
Elderly Man Arrested for Sexual Assault
A 74 year old man is behind bars tonight accused of sexually assaulting a child.
Climbing the Ranks
Richland County Sheriff gets new title during a Saturday ceremony.
Deadly Crash Victim Identified
Richland County Coroner Identifies the victim of a deadly sing;e car crash Friday.
Video: USC holds candlelight vigil for victim in campus shooting
USC students gather on the Horseshoe to hold candlelight vigil for victim in campus shooting.
Columbia organization schedules annual rummage sale
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — There's a big rummage roundup going on in Columbia this weekend.
Orchid festival in bloom at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Calling all orchid lovers in South Carolina. This weekend is for you.
Columbia officials to wear red for heart health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials from the City of Columbia are wearing red to spread awareness about women's heart health.
USC law school hosts symposium on corporate responsibility
COLOMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The school of law at the University of South Carolina is hosting a symposium on the issue of corporate social responsibility in developing countries.
Turbo Tax Issues
Nationwide (WOLO)-Your personal information stolen... name...social security number... and address in the hands of a crook who can then....*log on...and file a tax return in your name*. Turbo Tax says it's working with a security company to investigate fraudulent filings.
3 Charged in Killings of 2 Horry County Store Clerks
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County Police say they have charged three men with killing two convenience store clerks during a series of robberies last month.
City Worker Killed in Accident
The City of Columbia is mourning the loss of one of it's employees.
USC Unites in Tragedy
One day after tragedy stuck the USC campus, students and faculty rallied together as a community.
Coroner Identifies victim in USC Campus Shooting
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released information concerning the shooting incident that happened Thursday at the University of South Carolina. Raja A. Fayad, was found dead in an office on the 4th floor of the Arnold Public Health Research Center.
