Sumter business owner accused of attempted murder
A Sumter business owner is being charged with Attempted Murder after police say he shot one of his customers Thursday afternoon.
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Local Living: Be Safe Block Party and American Idol!
Here is a look at some of the local events that are taking place here in the Midlands.
Tax Free Weekend approaches, shoppers discuss back-to-school purchases
A variety of purchases will be exempt from South Carolina's 6% sales tax during Tax Free Weekend. Exemptions on select items begin tomorrow and last through Sunday. Tax-free items range from clothing, accessories, and shoes to school supplies, backpacks, and computers. With the new school season being just around the corner, Walmart is ready to help shoppers find the most budget-conscious ways to check items off of their back-to-school lists.
19 year old charged with attempted murder in shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say a teenager is charged in connection with a shooting that injured a 15 year old boy earlier this summer. Investigators say Jentry McCombs, 19, was arrested Thursday and charged…
Sumter man charged with murder in beating death
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter police say a disagreement led to the assault and ultimately the death of a 57 year old man earlier this week. Investigators say Thomas Brooks, 42, is charged with murder in…
Newberry College addresses bullying on social media
Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for Newberry College says a social media post is affecting the college community and is under investigation. The specifics of the post were not released due to…
Equifax blames tech issue for faulty credit scores
A tech issue is to blame for millions of faulty credit scores being served up to Americans looking for a loan.
UPDATE: Columbia Police identify barricaded suspect
The Columbia Police Department has identified the man they say held them at bay for several hours, refusing to come out of one of the units at a Northeast apartment complex
Sumter PD suspect foul play in recent death
The Sumter Police Department is looking for a man they say could have information concerning the death of a man found lying in the road with injuries to his upper body just after midnight Tuesday.
Person struck during late night drive-by shooting
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are looking into a shooting that left one person injured after deputies say someone fired several rounds into a residence along Summit Terrace Circle.
Deputies ambushed in Northeast Columbia subdivision
Sheriff Leon Lott says deputies with Richland County Sheriff's Department were ambushed with gunfire at around 5:30 a.m. this morning at Carriage Oaks subdivision in Northeast Columbia. Deputies were called to the neighborhood over a possible domestic dispute. But when the deputies arrived to the home, the homeowners told deputies that they had no dispute and didn't call the police. As deputies left the home, more than fifteen shots were fired from an assault rifle in their direction--striking the deputies' vehicles.
LASON BUTLER: Family of man who died in custody moving forward with lawsuit against Richland County, detention center staff
The attorney’s presentation stated that Butler faced subhuman conditions of confinement and suffered deliberate indifference to serious medical needs.
USGS reports small earthquake near Elgin
Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)--Stop me if you've heard this before. The US Geological Survey has reported a 1.9 magnitude earthquake just under two miles east of Elgin. The same area has been subject to dozens…
DHEC updates Monkeypox cases in SC
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Department of Health and Environmental Control confirming Wednesday there have been 23 positive cases of Monkeypox found in South Carolina....and 10 of those cases were found in the Midlands. DHEC reminds residents that the spread of…
DSS: More than 33,000 children of working families are receiving childcare assistance in South Carolina
The Department of Social Services is assisting thousands of South Carolina families who need help paying for childcare.
Police: man barricaded in apartment surrenders
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say a man who had barricaded himself inside an apartment has surrendered. Investigators say a man told police that the suspect pointed a gun at him at the Ft. Jackson Village…
Sheriff: Deputy injured in ambush following shooting response
Richland Co.,S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says around 5:30 Wednesday morning deputies responded to Carriage Oaks subdivision in Northeast Columbia to a possible domestic dispute. When they arrived at the address, Lott says…
Couple files lawsuit following August '20 incident
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Attorneys representing an Orangeburg Co. couple has filed a lawsuit against the towns of Holly Hill and Santee following an August 2020 incident. Attorney Justin Bamberg also…
Sumter Police offer reward in suspicious death
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter Police are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information after they say a man was found lying in the road with injuries to his upper body and later died. Investigators say they responded just…
Man found dead, Richland Co. deputies shot at in Carriage Oaks subdivision
Richland County deputies say they were shot at while responding to a call for help and later found a man dead in Northeast Columbia.
Midlands residents hang out with law enforcement at National Night Out events
“We have to work together to make sure we keep our communities safe. We’re just one part of it," Sheriff Lott said.
Law Enforcement agencies celebrate 'National Night Out'
Annual National Night Out celebrations return to the Midlands
Teacher organizations discuss school staffing concerns
As the school year approaches, many teachers face numerous concerns along with the excitement of a new year. Staffing shortages are the biggest concern for many school districts. According to the Center for Educator Recruitment Retention and Advancement, there were over 1,100 teacher vacancies across South Carolina as of this February. Currently some districts still have over 100 vacancies to fill.
