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Ad Hoc committee passes abortion bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--After hearing public testimony from pro-life and pro-choice supporters… South Carolina lawmakers returned to discuss the state’s abortion laws. An ad hoc committee of House members was tasked with suggesting a…

Two earthquakes in one day hit Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The US Geological Survey announced two earthquakes in the Midlands on Tuesday. The agency says a magnitude 2.42 earthquake centered 3.2 miles northeast of Elgin happened at 12:06pm Tuesday. Official say…

Sumter Man accused of copper theft from cell tower

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter Co. deputies say they have arrested a man for stealing copper. Investigators say Trent Martin was arrested on July 11th after deputies conducted a traffic stop for a car matching the…

Pedestrian struck, killed on I-26

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly hit and run. Investigators say just before midnight Monday an unknown vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian walking on I-26 West near the 106 mile marker…

Prices at the pump drop in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There is some good news for your wallet, gas prices in the Midlands keep falling. According to GasBuddy, drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $3.82 a gallon. That's down…

Operation Southern Slow Down begins

South Carolina and Georgia law enforcement officials held a joint press conference this morning to kick off their annual "Operation Southern Slow Down" campaign. The campaign, formerly known as Operation Southern Shield, is a joint effort between law enforcement agencies to crack down on speeding, and reduce speeding related injuries and fatalities.

Arrests made in reported "Road Rage" incident

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Three men are in custody in connection with a deadly shooting early Sunday morning in Kershaw County. According to deputies at around midnight officers responded…

Water seeping into faults may cause S.C. quakes

(AP) Some scientists say water seeping deep underground may be causing earthquakes in South Carolina. More than 60 earthquakes have been recorded since December around Lugoff and Elgin, northeast of Columbia.

Richland County Coroner identifies victim in weekend shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a weekend fatal shooting. According to coroner Naida Rutherford, 28 year old Deddrick D. Pogue was the victim of a shooting. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they…

Columbia police search for missing woman

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are searching for a missing woman. Investigators say Shauna Brown, 39,  has not been in touch with her family since July 10th which her mother says is out of character.…

Man dies in ATV accident at Midlands adventure park

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Fairfield Co. Coroner's Office says a man was killed over the weekend after the ATV he was driving flipped over and landed on him. Investigators say on Saturday Jorge Bienavides,35, of Charlotte, NC died following…

169th Fighter Wing to conduct night exercises at CAE

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--  Folks who live near Columbia Metropolitan Airport can expect some noisy evenings over the next week. A spokesperson for the SC Air National Guard says the 169th Fighter Wing will conduct nighttime training exercises at the airport…

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