Manhunt underway near Fairfield, Kershaw Co. line
Kershaw Co, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies with the Kershaw and Fairfield Co. Sheriff's offices as well as SLED investigators say they are searching for a burglary and carjacking suspect near the…
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Suspect arrested in Midlands hotel murder
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say a suspect was arrested in a shooting at a Midlands hotel. Officials say on July 16th 28-year-old Deddrick Pogue, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators say Darius Foster was arrested Thursday…
Richland Co. Coroner: Missing woman identified as homicide victim
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner says remains discovered this week are those of a missing person. The coroners office announced Friday that Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the…
Gamecocks picked to finish 5th in SEC East, four selected to All-SEC team
The Gamecocks are scheduled to report for fall camp on Thursday, August 4, with the first practice slated for Friday, August 5.
Food Truck Fridays in the City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is 'Food Truck Friday' in the Capital City. Food truck vendors are in town as part of the City of Columbia’s effort to showcase great food and great businesses in our city. City officials say Food…
UPDATE: Missing elderly woman found safe, according to Sheriff
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Update: According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department, she has been located by law enforcement and is currently being assessed by medical personnel and reunited with family. We…
SC Beekeepers Assoc. has Columbia 'Buzzing' with 3 days of excitement
The South Carolina Beekeepers Association is hosting a three day conference at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Hotel & garage coming to Gervais Street raises concerns
A hotel and garage to be built on Gervais Street has some community members nearby concerned.
Erik Kimrey pens heartfelt tribute to Phil Petty
Gamecock great Erik Kimrey took to social media Thursday to remember former Gamecock Quarterback and teammate Phil Petty.
GREG'S GROCERIES: SLED partners with other agencies to help people facing food insecurity
Volunteers with SLED and other law enforcement agencies as well as Walmart and AT&T helped pack grocery boxes Thursday morning.
Back to school vaccinations
The State Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), is reminding parents to be sure vaccines are on their child's back-to-school list this year.
Deputy hospitalized after being exposed to unknown substance
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say a deputy is in the hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance. Investigators say Master Deputy Rebekah Smith was patrolling the…
Wilson joins call for Google not to censor Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a letter urging search engine Google not to censor crisis pregnancy centers from search results . Crisis pregnancy centers are often…
Court to hear Planned Parenthood injunction request on SC 6-week abortion ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's six week abortion ban is once again going before a judge. Next Tuesday Planned Parenthood will seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block South Carolina’s ban on abortion as early as six weeks…
Car belonging to missing Columbia woman found in Georgia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say a car registered to a woman who had been reported missing was found in Georgia. Investigators say Georgia state troopers found a 2013 black Toyota Corolla registered to Shauna…
Former Gamecock quarterback Phil Petty passes away
Former Gamecock Quarterback Phil Petty has passed away.
Upstate teen accused of killing 4 year old sister
Greenville, SC (WOLO) -- A 17-year-old is facing charges after his 4-year-old half-sister was found dead behind an upstate home Tuesday. Greenville County investigators say they believe William Hester suffocated and killed Joanna Lockaby.…
Midlands teen killed in Wednesday night shooting
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is on the scene of a shooting authorities have confirmed to ABC Columbia News turned deadly Wednesday evening.
Columbia PD searches for missing elderly woman
The Columbia Police Department needs your help locating a missing woman from Eastover.
UPDATE: Highway clear after tractor trailer overturns along I-20
A portion of the West bound lanes of Interstate 20 were blocked after a tractor trailer overturned causing traffic delays
Lucas named VP of Govt. Affairs for Prisma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives has landed a new job. Wednesday Prisma Health announced Jay Lucas has been named the medical group's senior vice president for government…
Deputies: Man arrested for shooting mother pushing stroller
Sumter County deputies say a suspect is in custody in a shooting that injured a mother who was walking with her baby in a stroller.
Overturned tractor trailer closes lanes on I-20 West
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation a crash has closed the right two lanes of I-20 west near the exit to I-26 West. According to witnesses in the area it involved…
