Sumter police searching for missing man
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Carlyle Haynesworth,63, was last seen around noon Monday when he walked away from his home on Robney Dr.…
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SC DHEC: 718 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today DHEC reported 718 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths in South Carolina. State health officials say the percent positive was 7.1% DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, for a link to…
Autopsy: Severe brain trauma in ex-NFL player who shot 6 in SC
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - A coroner says an autopsy shows unusually severe brain disease in the frontal lobe of the former NFL player accused of fatally shooting six people in Rock Hill, South Carolina before killing himself in April.…
Tis the season: Salvation Army Red Kettles up across Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Salvation Army's familiar Red Kettles are up across town. You can find Red Kettles at over 60 locations across the Midlands. All of the money stays local and you can drop…
Former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler transferring to South Carolina
Shane Beamer will reunite with his former quarterback at Oklahoma.
DHEC: 817 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are the latest Coronavirus case numbers in South Carolina. Monday, DHEC reported 817 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 new deaths. DHEC urges everyone to get vaccinated. State health officials…
Families displaced after apartment fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Several Midlands families will be spending the holidays away from home after an apartment fire Monday evening. Crews with the Irmo Fire Department along with Columbia Fire, West Columbia, and Lexington…
Local Living: Angel Trees and Christmas Lights in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Here's your look at Local Living. You can join the animals at Riverbanks Zoo for a happy holiday. Riverbanks' Zoo is hosting "Lights before Christmas" on select evenings throughout the month of…
Consumer News: Gas prices on the way down
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In Consumer news, gas prices continue to drop in South Carolina. Prices at the pump in Columbia are nearly 4 cents lower than last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an…
SC Red Cross workers supporting relief efforts in Kentucky
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Red Cross workers are aiding efforts in Mayfield, Kentucky, following the deadly tornadoes that touched down over the weekend. Six Red Cross disaster workers from South Carolina will help…
Coroner identifies bar shooting victim in Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a fatal shooting Sunday. According to Coroner Naida Rutherford, 45 year old Joyel T. Snell, of Fort Myers, Florida died after…
Judge sets bond for Alex Murdaugh at $7 Million
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Bond was set Monday at $7 million for Alex Murdaugh, on his latest set of state grand jury charges. Video and audio recordings were not allowed in the hearing. Along with the $7 million, Judge Lee issued other…
Woman dead after a shooting at a Richland County bar
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Felicity Bar and Grill on Fairfield Road. Investigators say when deputies…
Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers deploy to Kentucky after deadly tornadoes
SOUTH CAROLINA (WOLO) - Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers are headed to Mayfield, Kentucky to help with relief following the deadly tornadoes that touched down this weekend across multiple states in the center of the country. The Red…
Local church hosts Guns for Gifts Drive
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Right Directional Church International is hoping to curb the rising gun violence in the midlands by hosting a Guns for Gifts Drive. On Saturday, December 12th, the…
Deadly single-vehicle crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Lexington County Coroner, one person died after a single-vehicle accident on Charleston Highway in Lexington County. Investigators say on December 10, Keith Russell Defee, 61, of Gaston was traveling southbound when his…
President Biden to speak at SC State Commencement
ORANGEBURG. SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina State University announced that President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker at graduation. The December Graduation at SC State University will take place Friday, December…
Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign underway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Salvation Army's familiar Red Kettles are up across town. You can find Red Kettles at over 60 locations across the Midlands. All of the money stays local and you can drop…
Prices at the Pump down in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are on the way down. Some good news if you are filling up in South Carolina. In the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $3.04 a gallon, down a nickel from last…
Suspect wanted in shooting at Publix
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Chapin are searching for a suspect in a shooting at a local grocery store. Investigators say on Thursday night they responded to Publix on Chapin Rd to a report of a shooting. Police say through…
UPDATE: Missing Columbia man returns home
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Solomon Thompson returned home to his family, and he is safe. ORIGINAL POST (12/10/2021 2:14 p.m.) The Columbia Police Department is…
Irmo park adds additional acres after recent purchase
The mayor hopes the park will see the addition of retail space, a multipurpose pavilion and possibly a farmers market.
State Rep Richard Ansel Martin indicted by Newberry grand jury
Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) -- State Representative Richard Ansel Martin has been indicted by a Newberry county grand jury on charges of misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a…
FBI Columbia: Nine indicted on drug trafficking charges
Officials with the FBI Columbia field office and Columbia Violent Gang Task Force say nine individuals face drug trafficking charges.
Local Living: "Christmas in Cayce" this weekend, The Nutcracker returns to the Koger Center and more!
Local Living: "Christmas in Cayce" this weekend, The Nutcracker returns to the Koger Center and more!
