Lexington County man charged in death of his girlfriend
Lexington County deputies have charged a man with murder, in the death of his girlfriend. Officials say Patricia Smerdell was found dead in a home on Wynnsum Trail in June.
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RCSD: Passenger shoots at truck in road rage incident on Rabbit Run Road
Richland County deputies need your help to identify a vehicle involved in a road rage shooting last week on Rabbit Run Road.
Harrison, Graham face off over COVID-19 testing ahead of second debate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jaime Harrison, released a statement Thursday saying he plans to take a Coronavirus test before Friday night's second debate, and wants the Republican incumbent, Senator Lindsey Graham to take one…
Camden police seek information on deadly September shooting
Camden police are continuing their investigation into a deadly shooting that took place last month. Authorities say on September 27th...
Candlelight vigil held for fallen Myrtle Beach police officer
A candlelight vigil was held last night for a Myrtle Beach police officer killed in the line of duty.
Orangeburg teenager arrested for attempted murder after car accident/shooting
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A teenager has been arrested for attempted murder and armed robbery in Orangeburg County. Jykeem Johnson, 18, who has both Orangeburg and Calhoun County addresses, faces charges of attempted murder in one case and armed robbery…
Educational advocates react to SAFE Grants ruling; some say it's big for public education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A program aimed at giving low income families scholarships for their children to attend private schools was struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Safe Access to…
Prison Fellowship to present "Hope Event" for women inmates Friday
On Friday, Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest christian non-profit serving prisoners, will present what they're calling a hope event for women inside the Camille Graham Correctional Center.
Newberry Police Department: Additional suspect arrested in Holloway Street homicide, one still wanted
The Newberry Police Department says they arrested another suspect connected with a September 26 shooting on Holloway Street that left a woman dead.
RCSD searching for elderly man who walked away from his assisted care living facility
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding an elderly man who they say walked away from his assisted care living facility.
SCAG: Clarendon County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
On Thursday, the office of South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of 63-year-old Daniel Thomas Spulecki, Sr. of Manning, South Carolina. Investigators say Spulecki distributed and possessed files of child sexual abuse material.
RCSD looking to identify two individuals suspected of burglary
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two men who are wanted on burglary charges.
Darlington Virtual Academy students asked if "Is there a God?" is a scientific question
Darlington County schools are left with some explaining after fourth grade students were asked whether "Is there a God?" is a scientific question.
RCSD investigating after man is found dead in his backyard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating after they discovered an 85-year-old man dead in his backyard on Wednesday.
LCSD: Driver dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound after I-20 crash
Lexington County deputies say a driver has died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a crash on I-20 East.
Coroner: Santee teen fatally shot on his front porch on Tee Vee Road
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has identified a teenager fatally shot on his front porch on Tee Vee Road Monday.
CPD: Wanted suspect for fatal shooting on Senate Street turns himself in
Columbia Police Department says a wanted suspect in a fatal shooting on Senate Street Sunday has turned himself in this morning.
Coroner: Victim impaled after fatal hit & run with logging truck on US-301 in Orangeburg
The Orangeburg County Coroner says one victim was impaled after a fatal hit and run involving a logging truck on US Highway 301 Tuesday.
UofSC tries to boost COVID-19 testing numbers by giving out free t-shirts, chances to win prizes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina is coming up with new ways to encourage students to get tested for COVID-19. Some of these rewards can already be seen throughout campus.…
Richland One school releases return to face to face instruction schedule
Richland Co, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland One school district is working to get your children back in the classroom as quickly and safely as possible. Tuesday night, Dr. Craig Witherspoon released a few…
Fairfield Co. Sheriff searching for man accused of attempted murder of parents
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man they say tried to murder his parents.
CPD arrest suspect in connection with Sunday shooting death in downtown Columbia
Columbia police say they have made an arrest in a weekend shooting death on senate street.
SC Supreme Court rules governor's plan to spend federal coronavirus aid on private school grants unconstitutional
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that the governor's plan to spend $32 million in federal coronavirus aid on grants to help parents afford K-12 private school unconstitutional.
Dorn VA encourages veterans to get flu shots with series of clinics throughout October
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and with flu season just around the corner, one group at a greater risk of getting sick are older veterans. To help…
Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Kamala Harris square off in VP debate tonight
Final preparations are underway for the first and only debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence.
