RCSD: December double homicide suspect arrested in North Charleston
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, 32-year-old James Toatley was arrested in connection with a December 19 shooting on Fairfield Road that left two men dead.
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Red Cross in need of blood donations in February
The American Red Cross says they need your help to donate blood to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driver dies after hitting several trees on SC Highway 70 in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after a collision on SC Highway 70 near Fogle Pond Road on Tuesday.
Columbia Police search for armed robbery suspect
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a man they say is a suspect in an armed robbery. According to authorities the incident took place…
Overturned timber truck temporarily closes Columbia intersection
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia police Department is asking anyone traveling along McCords Ferry Road at the intersection of Leesburg Road has been shut down after officials say a timber truck overturned blocking…
Lawmakers debate Fetal Heartbeat Bill Tuesday, pass amendment to add exceptions of rape, incest
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A highly contentious bill made its way to the senate floor Tuesday afternoon. The Fetal Heartbeat Bill, as it stands, would not allow an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, unless…
Mayesville man charged with burglary, damaging property after business break-in
Sumter deputies say a man is in custody after a break-in last week. Investigators say, on January 21, Jehrode Hodge broke into a business on the 4800 block of Florence Highway and caused $2,000 worth of damage to a door and the building's air conditioning unit.
Lexington Police looking for suspect accused of passing counterfeit bills
The Lexington Police Department says they are looking for an individual who passed counterfeit $50 bills at multiple Lexington businesses. Police say the incidents occurred on January 19.
LCSD: Swansea man arrested for weekend stabbing
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of stabbing another man on Saturday. Authorities say 25-year-old Marshal Adam Hogston was arrested Monday and charged with attempted murder, carjacking and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Several Midlands school districts remaining virtual through end of month
A few Midlands school districts have announced plans to remain virtual through the end of this month.
Lexington-Richland Five returning to five day in-person school week, despite pushback
Lexington-Richland School District Five will return to fully face-to-face instruction after the board met last night and discussed the topic for hours.
Sumter County coroner identifies victim from fatal accident on Monday
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the victim from a fatal accident that occurred on Monday night around 8 p.m. The coroner says 43-year-old Jermaine Williams died as a result of a vehicle versus bicycle accident that happened on Jackson Street at Miller Road.
OCSO: Murder suspect arrested, Lexington Co. teen also sought in connection with December fatal shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested one man and are looking for another wanted in connection with a December shooting that left a man dead.
Mother in Lexington 5 School District creates petition after board returns to 5 day in-person learning
Students in the Lexington 5 School District, part of the hybrid learning model, are headed back to 5 day face to face learning next Monday. But many students and parents are concerned with the district’s decision.
CPD: Man arrested after robbing cell phone store
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man who robbed the Cricket Wireless on Bush River Road on Friday.
Students gather outside Lexington-Richland 5 board meeting to protest transition to five day in-person school week
Students in the Lexington-Richland 5 School District, who are part of the hybrid learning model, are transitioning from a four day in-person schedule to a five day face-to-face schedule, beginning next Monday, but many students and parents are concerned with the district’s decision.
Authorities investigating fatal crash on Screaming Eagle Road
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash that shut down parts Screaming Eagle Road around 3 p.m. on Monday.
LCSD: Gaston man arrested on gun and drug charges
he Lexington County Sheriff's Department says narcotics agents arrested a man originally wanted on traffic charges, after he ran from them with drugs in his pocket.
OCSO: 18-year-old charged with attempted murder for shooting last week
Orangeburg County deputies arrested a teenager for a shooting last week. Officials say 18-year-old Aloysius Green Jr. is charged with attempted murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime.
Victims identified in fatal vehicle collision on Boyd Crossing Road
The Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified the victims of a fatal vehicle collision on Saturday at Boyd Crossing Road.
DHEC announces 3,450 COVID-19 cases, 60 deaths Sunday in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, January 24th. DHEC reported 3,450 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 376,987 and 5,915 total deaths. DHEC also says of the 13,560 most recent covid…
Prisma Health to offer in person appointment assistance for those eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolinians 70-years-old and above will soon be able to receive in-person assistance for scheduling their COVID-19 vaccine. Prisma Health announced that they are offering appointment assistance for those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The assistance…
DHEC offering numerous free COVID-19 test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials say testing sites in the Midlands and across the state, are set up for the month of January. According to DHEC you can visit scdhec.gov/findatest for the most current information. Officials with the South Carolina Department…
81-millimeter military explosive found in Lake Murray, detonated safety Saturday
Courtesy: Newberry County Sheriff's Office SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO): An explosive device found by a fisherman in Lake Murray by Black's Bridge between Saluda and Newberry counties was recovered by divers Saturday. It's been identified as an 81-millimeter mortar round…
Prisma Health now only taking scheduled vaccine appointments and second-dose patients
COLUMBIA (WOLO): After two high-volume community vaccination sites in Columbia and Greenville Friday, Prisma Health says they've nearly reached their goal of 10,000 vaccinations a day. However, since the COVID-19 vaccine was…
