5 Richland County deputies fired for fraud arrests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Richland County sheriff says he has fired five deputies because they filed tax returns with fake dependents to defraud the government.
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State orders new election for Harrell's seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission has ordered a special primary election to find a Republican to run for former House Speaker Bobby Harrell's seat.
Man Fights Breast Cancer and Wins
One local man says Breast Cancer awareness month is not only for women.
Strand Residents Upset With Homeowner Groups
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Many Grand Strand homeowners have a message for state lawmakers: They don't like the way their homeowners associations operate.
Walgreens Robbed In The MIdlands
Forest Acres, SC (WOLO)-Forest Acres Police want you to be on the lookout for a man wanted in two armed robberies. The first happened last Sunday night.. at a Walgreens on Forest Drive.... while the second robbery occurred Tuesday... at The Corner Pantry... also located on Forest Drive.
Five Deputies Arrested For Tax Fraud
This video is no longer available. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott says five deputies and an ex-civilian employee of the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department attempted to increase their refunds by defrauding the government. Lott says investigators received a…
1 of 2 DUI charges dismissed against SC Rep. Vick
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of two drunken driving charges has been dropped against a South Carolina state representative.
Pickens police officer charged with assault
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — A Pickens police officer has been charged with assaulting a woman.
Poet, author Hoagland at USC literary festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Award-winning author and poet Tony Hoagland is conducting a reading of his works as the final event in the University of South Carolina's fall literary festival.
SC National Guard dedicates new fire department
EASTOVER, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is dedicating a new fire department at its McCrady Training Center on Fort Jackson.
Jindal, Christie joining Haley on bus tour
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is joining South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on her campaign bus tour.
Graham ready to work with Democrats next term
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With his re-election almost secured, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is ready to upset some of his fellow Republicans.
SC audit: Lottery-funded scholarships need review
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An audit of lottery spending on education has found that South Carolina's college oversight agencies do not verify that students who receive more than $220 million in lottery-funded scholarships are eligible to receive them.
Dancing for a Cause
Dozens gathered to take part in a zumba class to dance to end domestic violence
Man Killed in Crash During Florence Police Chase
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a police chase in Florence has ended in a wreck that killed a man not involved in the original incident.
Former Pickens Co. Officer Arrested
Pickens County, SC (WOLO)- A former Pickens County officer is arrested... after allegedly fondling a woman while on duty.
Kershaw Co. Councilman Arrested in Clarendon Co.
A Kershaw councilman faces theft charges in Clarendon County.
Dorn VA Med Center hosts forum for caregivers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia is hosting its fifth annual caregiver conference to support those who care for veterans.
DHEC: SC infant mortality lowest in decades
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Public health officials say South Carolina's infant mortality rate is at its lowest point in decades.
Haley, McGill ask voters to approve change
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill are asking voters to approve changing the way South Carolina's top military officer is selected.
Army colonel: Fort Jackson hospital not closing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A commander from the Army's largest training installation says the South Carolina base is not losing its community hospital.
SC man charged with trying to strangle girlfriend
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Greenville man has been charged with trying to strangle his girlfriend, who later disappeared and was found trapped in a ravine.
Space Station Rocket Explodes on Launch
An unmanned space station supply rocket exploded into a fireball seconds after launch from Wallops Island, Virginia Tuesday. No injuries were reported.
Scott, Dickerson, Bossi debate in US Senate race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott meets his challengers in a debate a week before Election Day.
Halloween Safety
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is reminding parents of their options to keep the little ones safe this Halloween.
