Teen killed in vehicle collision on US Highway 521 in Sumter
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified a teenager who was killed in a vehicle collision on US Highway 521.
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The 39th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival To Take Place May 15 & 16
LITTLE RIVER, SC (News Release) -- Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront, the World Famous Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast featuring live beach music, and approximately 300 arts and crafts, specialty…
Celebration of Life set for Monday for murdered Columbia teen
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A memorial service for 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep will be held Monday evening. Amenhotep was kidnapped from her home on April 5th, and shot later that day, according to officials. Her body was found on April 28th in Lexington…
456 new cases of COVID-19, 11 confirmed deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 456 more cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina Sunday. 11 more deaths have also been reported. South Carolina has reported 482,907 total cases of COVID-19 since last March, and 8,379…
Prisma Health moving vaccination site to Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is moving its COVID-19 vaccination site from Gamecock Park to Colonial Life Arena. The move, say officials, is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures. The last day…
Red flag fire alert for South Carolina this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert in effect this weekend. That means the South Carolina Forestry Commission is urging you…
Lexington Co. Deputies: 3 arrested in connection with death of missing teen
Lexington County, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested three people in connection with the shooting death of a 15 year old missing teen. According to officials, 18 year old Treveon Nelson…
3 arrested in kidnapping, fatal shooting of Columbia teen
COLUMBIA (WOLO): An 18-year-old from Cayce and two minors are accused of kidnapping and shooting a Columbia girl to death last month in a remote part of Lexington County. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Treveon Nelson and the…
660 new cases of COVID-19, 8 new deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 660 cases of COVID-19. 8 more South Carolinians have died from the virus. South Carolina has now reported a total of 482,310 cases and 8,367 deaths, according…
Leesville man accused of breaking into ex's home
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Sheriff's Department has arrested a man accused of breaking into his ex's home after the victim ended the relationship.…
Four veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Four veterans were laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning.
Lexington County Coroner releases cause of death for missing Columbia teen whose body was discovered Thursday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the cause of death for a Richland County teenager whose body was discovered in Lexington County early Thursday morning. The coroner says 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
Columbia Police identify suspect wanted in connection with Greene Street sexual assault on Wednesday
The Columbia Police Department says they have identified a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault and burglary that took place in a residence on the 2000 block of Greene Street Wednesday.
Former VP Mike Pence in SC Thursday, makes first public comments since leaving office
On Thursday, former Vice President Mike Pence made several stops in South Carolina. Pence met with local pastors and spoke during a gala hosted by the Palmetto Family Council. During his first public comments since leaving office, Pence said he's frustrated with the path the new leadership has America on.
Prisma Health vaccination site at Gamecock Park moving to Colonial Life Arena beginning May 5
Prisma Health is moving its COVID-19 vaccination site from Gamecock Park to Colonial Life Arena. The move is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures.
CPD: Four individuals arrested in connection with Thursday morning shooting on Linden Street
The Columbia Police Department says they have made four arrests in connection with Thursday morning's shooting on Linden Street.
Proposed bill would give parents 'no resuscitate' rights for terminally ill children
Columbia, SC (AP) -- A bill that aims to give parents more power over care for their terminally ill child. Right now in the state of South Carolina emergency responders are not able to approve 'do not resuscitate' orders for…
Police identify man accused of breaking into home, sexually assaulting inside
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Police now have the identity of a man they say is accused of breaking into a Greene Street and sexually assaulting a woman inside. Authorities say 39…
Former Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence drafted No. 1 by Jaguars
Former Clemson Quarterback Trevor Lawrence made history Thursday night, becoming the first former Tiger to be taken first overall in the NFL Draft.
SC Sheriff's Association honors fallen Sumter County deputy with Medal of Valor
In a ceremony held Tuesday evening, the South Carolina Sheriff's Association honored fallen Sumter County Deputy Andrew Gillette with the Medal of Valor. Cpl. Gillette was killed in the line of duty on February 25, 2020.
SCSO: Previously convicted sex offender accused of engaging in sexual activity with 14-year-old
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested after he was accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old victim.
SCSO: Sumter man arrested after attempting to meet a person believed to be a minor for sexual activity
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested after he attempted to meet someone he believed to be a 15-year-old-girl for sexual activity.
OCSO: One suspect arrested for the theft of catalytic converters, deputies looking for another
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says one man is in custody and they are searching for another in connection with the theft of catalytic converters.
SCSO: Four juveniles facing consequences after bringing a firearm and drugs on school property.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says four juveniles were detained at Lakewood High School Thursday afternoon, after drugs and a firearm were found in their car.
RCSD on the search for kidnapping suspect after missing teen is found dead in Lexington County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday morning, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference to provide an update on a Northeast Columbia teen reported missing since April 5. Sheriff Leon Lott says the body of 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep was…
