Man accused of breaking into Camden home arrested
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office arrest a man they say was caught on home surveillance breaking into a home in broad daylight. Authorities say just before…
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Former Lexington deputy charged with arson
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A former Lexington County deputy has been accused of trying to set a house on fire. According to SLED, 41 year old Walter Womble is charged with arson in connection with…
Richland deputies arrest man accused of shooting into crowd injuring 2
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- A man accused of opening fire into a crowd of people earlier this month is now behind bars. Wednesday The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of 28…
Dutch Fork suspends football operations after death of player
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - Dutch Fork High School has suspended all of its football operations until August 29 after the death of one of its football players Tuesday. Lexington Richland School District 5 announced the suspension of activities which includes …
South Carolina State University celebrates 125 years
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina State University celebrated their 125th anniversary on Wednesday. The School hosted a commemoration at exactly 1:25 pm. And now the University President says the school is kicking off…
Kershaw Co. man facing ten counts of exploiting a child
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A Kershaw County man is facing a century in prison for allegedly distributing child pornography. According to the state attorney general's office Julius Kreis,23, is charged with ten counts of…
DHEC on COVID-19: Get Vaccinated if Eligible
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State health officials say everyone who is eligible should get vaccinated. And now that school is in session, with children in close proximity to each other, DHEC say that is how the virus…
Person of interest sought in car break-ins
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a 'person of interest' in several recent car break-ins. Investigators say the incidents happened early Wednesday morning in the Dovefield and Tall Pines…
Local Living: Movie in the park, plus a walkway on the Saluda
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Local Living on ABC Columbia is sponsored by Allure Medical. In your look at Local Living, you can take part in a virtual fundraiser for Curing Kids Cancer. The 8th annual…
Teen accused of firing shots into mini-van
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Lexington County say a man accused of shooting into a minivan turned himself in last night. Investigators say Kristofer Thomas and an unidentified 17 year old were walking down…
Dutch Fork-Gaffney game cancelled in wake of player's death
The Dutch Fork-Gaffney game Friday night has been cancelled after the death of a Silver Foxes' player this week.
DHEC hosting free vaccination sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials are urging anyone who has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has…
Charleston church shooter's death sentence upheld
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of a man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation. A three-judge panel of the 4th…
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice hosting Job Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is looking for new hires. SC DJJ will host a job fair Thursday from 11 a.m till 2pm. It will take place at the Community Connections Center off Broad River.…
Dutch Fork High School football player who collapsed & died is identified
The Richland County Coroner's Office identifies the Dutch Fork High School football player that collapsed during practice.
One killed in a two vehicle collision on Bluff Road
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a collision on Bluff Road.
Dutch Fork student dies after collapsing at football practice
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A student at Dutch Fork High School has died. According to a statement released by Lexington Richland School District 5, the student died after collapsing at football practice. The district is not releasing the student's name. We will…
Local Living: Labor Day Festival plus, Cure for Cancer Fundraiser
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Local Living on ABC Columbia is sponsored by Allure Medical. In your look at Local Living, you can take part in a virtual fundraiser for Curing Kids Cancer. The 8th…
Prices at the Pump go down in SC as Crude Oil prices drop
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The price of crude oil dropped last week to its lowest level since May. This week AAA reported that the price went down five dollars per barrel. Experts…
S.C. State University celebrates 125 years
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) -- A major milestone this week for one South Carolina University. South Carolina State University is celebrating 125 years of education. The University plans to host a commemoration ceremony and campaign…
Man accused of using kayak in larceny
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a man used a kayak to steal thousands in electronics on Lake Murray. Investigators say this past Saturday, Eric Nickels paddled his kayak up to a…
Second teen charged in death of Midlands teacher
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- A second person is in custody accused in the murder of a popular Midlands teacher. Deputies in Orangeburg County say 18 year old Calik Guinyard of Pelion was extradited back from…
Columbia Police searching for "armed and dangerous" murder suspect
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are searching for a suspect considered armed and dangerous. Police say murder arrest warrants have been filed for 31-year-old Sherrod Joyner. According to police, Joyner is wanted…
Governor McMaster holds Accelerate SC meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a meeting with members of Accelerate SC Tuesday. The group was formed last year to manage the state's response to COVID-19.…
CAE to offer COVID-19 testing
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Starting Monday August 30th, Columbia Metropolitan Airport will offer COVID-19 testing in its cell phone parking lot. The tests will be available on a first come first serve basis from 9am until 6pm. Results will take approximately…
