Richland County judge grants bond to former school district employee accused of embezzlement
The state grand jury seeks to prosecute the man who they say stole more than $23,000 from the Richland County School District One.
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State Fair holds sensory-friendly hours for fairgoers with special needs
The rides and attractions at the South Carolina State Fair were a little more quiet this morning. The fair had "sensory-friendly" hours from 10 a.m. to noon for children and adults with sensory processing disorders. Lights and music were off on most rides, keeping sights and sounds of the fair as low as possible.
Lexington man sentenced to 7 years in prison following boat crash
A Lexington man was sentenced to 7 years in prison after an incident where he crashed a boat, killing two people.
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital expanding emergency department’s care space
Prisma Health’s Tuomey Hospital is expanding by 13,000 square feet to accommodate the emergency department’s increasing number of patients.
Sumter police searching for sexual assault suspect
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in Sumter are searching for a man in connection to a brutal assault and rape of a woman on September 10th. Investigators say Demetrick Nelson asked the woman, who he knew, for money. When she declined, police…
Spartanburg suspect arrested after committing armed robbery at gas station
A man accused of killing five people in Spartanburg over the weekend has been arrested in Georgia.
Richland Co. Deputies seeking burglary suspect
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man they say was caught on camera during a burglary attempt. Investigators say on September 26th the man seen in the surveillance video broke into Koosa Golf on Two…
Teen arrested in Keenan HS threat
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott says a Keenan High School student has been arrested for making a threat against the school over the phone. Investigators say on October 11th school administrators received a…
'CRACK IN THE SYSTEM': Richland County sheriff and lawmakers call for changes in criminal justice system
The sheriff believes judges are too lenient with repeat offenders and it results in dangerous criminals in the community.
COMET CEO Derrick Huggins funeral set for Oct. 17
The funeral for the interim CEO of the COMET has been set.
City of West Columbia reveals new sanitation equipment for cleaner streets
City of West Columbia residents will see cleaner streets soon.
Electric car company opens facility in Greenville
An electric car company is opening a facility in Greenville County, creating 10 new jobs for South Carolinians.
South Carolina judge upholds activist's 4-year prison term
A pregnant Black activist serving four years in prison over comments she made to police during racial justice protests in the summer of 2020 will not receive a lesser sentence, a judge in South Carolina has ruled.
Solicitor’s Office hosting free session on expungement process at Richland Library
Richland Library is hosting a free session explaining the expungement process for individuals with criminal charges and convictions.
Unemployment claims up in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Department first time unemployment claims increased by more than 500 in the past week. Officials say in the week between October 2nd and October 8th 2,051 people filed…
SC Air National Guard extending operations at CAE
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- You can expect to see a military presence at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a little while longer. Today a spokesperson for the South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing is extending its stay at the airport…
Murder suspect accused of killing five people arrested
In Spartanburg County Tuesday officials announced an arrest in the shooting deaths of five people.
Brookland-Cayce High School holding Trunk or Treat event Oct. 18
The Brookland-Cayce High School is holding a Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 18th.
Local Living: Coat Drive and Recycling Event
In our look at Local Living, you can help out with a coat drive
Bond hearing for former RCSD1 employee Travis Braddy underway
A former Richland County School District One Procurement Manager, Travis Antonio Braddy, was arrested by SC Law Enforcement Division agents for allegedly spending school funds for personal use.
DHEC: Shellfish harvesting beds reopening in Georgetown and Charleston
DHEC announced plans to reopen Georgetown and Charleston county’s shellfish harvesting beds on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
SC Highway Patrol searching for fatal hit and run suspect
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating a hit and run collision that killed a pedestrian.
Slight improvement for SC students' ACT scores
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The SC Dept. of Education reports high school juniors in South Carolina scored slightly higher in 2021 on the annual college readiness exam. According to a department spokesperson students in SC had an average composite score of…
Former VP Pence to visit SC
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)--According to a spokesperson for Wofford College, former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students on Tuesday, October 18th. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Officials say the visit is…
