Investigators asking public's help in 30-year disappearance case
Tomorrow marks 30 years since the disappearance of Dail Dinwiddie in Five Points.
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Three students under investigation in connection with rumored drug use at Lakewood High School
Sumter County's Sheriff Dennis announced three students are under investigation after rumors of student drug use and distribution at Lakewood High School began circulating earlier this week.
Richland Co. man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a Columbia man is facing several counts of exploitation of a minor. According to investigators John Shull, 60, used a cell phone…
Suspect arrested in connection to drive-by shooting involving 1 year old
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- On Thursday the US Marshals Service and Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in a recent drive-by shooting. Investigators say Common Nelson was arrested in the Lexington area.…
Open house for City of Orangeburg's new forensic lab set for Sept. 26
The City of Orangeburg has partnered with Claflin University to create a new forensic lab.
Sumter police searching for missing teen
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are searching for a 16 year old girl who has not been seen since Monday. Investigators say Kenya Davis was last seen Monday when she was…
DHEC offering free HIV testing at UofSC and participating colleges
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will be supplying free HIV tests at several participating colleges and universities across the state from Sept. 26-30.
Driver identified in fatal collision with an 18-wheeler on SC-121
The Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified a driver in a collision with an 18-wheeler on SC-121 Wednesday.
Foster homes, adopters needed for Homeward Bound Pet Rescue in Irmo
Since their inception in 2010, Homeward Bound Pet Rescue in Irmo has helped more than 3,000 dogs find their forever homes! Can you help them further their mission to save as many lives as possible? Check out their interview with Good Morning Columbia's Lindsey Goodwin and find out how you can help!
Annual 'Butterfly Release' honors ovarian cancer victims, survivors
The annual Cathy B. Novinger butterfly release for ovarian cancer took place at the state house Thursday afternoon.
31st annual senior luncheon held
The 31st annual "Senior Citizens Healthcare and Fun Day Luncheon" was held at Seawell's Catering. "What we do every year is we get the seniors together. In the rural areas a lot of times we are forgotten or don't know we're there. So what I did was when I became an elected official I started getting people out of the rural areas to get information that they normally wouldn't have gotten," says event creator Bernice G. Scott.
University of South Carolina increases minimum wage
The University of South Carolina is raising its minimum wage for employees to $14 an hour.
SC senator working to prevent rising fraud cases targeting elderly people
“It’s a different kind of evil to take advantage of our seniors," Sen. Scott said.
Chase leads to car crashing into home on Wingard St.
Columbia police say a chase led a vehicle to crash into a home last night.
Richland Co. Deputy suspended without pay
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a deputy is suspended without pay pending a criminal investigation. Lott says Robert Oates was placed on suspension following the review of body camera footage…
Orangeburg Police charge man for breaking into Dollar General store
Orangeburg County Sheriff's investigators says a man was charged with first-degree burglary after breaking into a Dollar General store
Crimestoppers offering $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest in unsolved murder
SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is asking the public’s help in finding the person responsible for the homicide of Jonathan Priester
Free shredding event tomorrow at Blythewood High School football stadium
Blythewood High School Future Business Leaders of America and Shred 360 will be hosting a 'free shred event' that will take place tomorrow.
Prisma Health: Drive-thru Covid-19 vaccine clinic available Sept. 24
Prisma Health announced it will hold a drive-thru Covid-19 vaccine clinic this Saturday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 am -11:30 am
Coroner says woman found inside Belk restroom at Columbiana Centre died of natural causes
The Lexington County Coroner says a woman who was found dead in a restroom in a Belk location died of natural causes
Three arrested in drive-by shooting investigation
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter county deputies say two men and a juvenile are in custody in connection with a series of drive-by shootings. Investigators say on September 19th deputies pulled over a car matching the description of one used in the…
Suspect arrested in shirtless burglary in Sumter
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County deputies say they have arrested a man in a recent convenience store break-in. Investigators say on September 5th James Pierce broke into the Yogi Stop on…
NCSO: Man arrested after shooting at vehicle on Jollystreet Road
Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested 23 year-old Rondarius Rasheed Davis for a July 6 shooting incident that occurred on Jollystreet Road.
RCSD: Mother and boyfriend arrested for 4 month-olds death
Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested a mother and her boyfriend after they determined the death of her 4 month-old baby a homicide.
Columbia, Bishopville residents snag winning Mega Millions lottery tickets
Two South Carolinians are a little richer tonight. Lottery officials say someone in Columbia and Bishopville chose the correct numbers for the Mega Millions drawing and almost took it all. One of the tickets was a $50 thousand dollar winner that was sold to here in Columbia.
