South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Medicaid Recipient Fraud division of the Attorney General's Office recovered over $60,000 in Medicaid benefits stolen from taxpayers through Medicaid fraud committed by an individual in the Charleston County area. The individual's name has not been released.
A Greenville County deputy died after a collision with a suspect vehicle on I-85 North Tuesday. Master Deputy Conley Jumper died from his injuries at a hospital after the incident near White Horse Road.
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., two individuals have been charged in federal court for conspiring to steal personal protective equipment from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston. Authorities say Frank Smail, Jr., 49, and Mike Pellegrini, 58, who both worked at the FLETC, have been charged in the conspiracy. Authorities say Smail also faces charges of PPE theft, obstruction of justice, and lying to federal agents.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Silver Airways has announced they will begin service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, (CAE) Thursday, December 17, 2020. The low-cost carrier, will be the fourth partnership at CAE, offering fares…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - According to a post on the UofSC police department's twitter page, a student was held against her will on…
The Sumter Police Department says a woman who was last seen leaving a local hospital on Tuesday has been found safe.
Tuesday night Republican Representative Joe Wilson faced off against Democratic Candidate Adair Boroughs in a debate for the second District Congressional race. During the one hour face-off the pandemic took center stage. Newcomer…
Newberry, SC ( WOLO) ---- Several agencies are on the lookout for a man accused of tying up a couple, pistol whipping them, before stealing cash and their car during a…
The University of South Carolina updated its coronavirus dashboard with testing data as of Monday. UofSC reports one new case of COVID-19 on campus, this case is a student. The total number of active cases on campus is now 22.
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a suspect in connection with an earlier shooting on Sandalewood Court that left a man dead. Authorities say 22-year-old Darius D. Jackson Jr. is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin continues to tackle the topic of coronavirus in the city. Benjamin and City Council members met this afternoon during a virtual City Council meeting.
Even amid the pandemic, one Palmetto State tradition keeps on rolling, the South Carolina State Fair. This year, Fair organizers decided to change things up with a two day drive-through experience.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says a former Orangeburg County deputy was arrested during an off-duty altercation. Investigators say 29-year-old Tajah Champagne Lawton was charged with public disorderly conduct and malicious injury to personal property.
Orangeburg county deputies say a man out on bond for a murder charge has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Michael Street last week. 29-year-old Deandre Sumpter is charged with violating conditions of his bond.
Newberry County deputies are searching for a man wanted for a home invasion on Monday. Authorities say the incident happened on Dennis Dairy Lane around 7:30 p.m.
The Columbia Police Department says one man was killed in a fatal shooting on Tuesday on Sandalewood Court.
The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a "Pick your Pumpkin Pet" adoption event next week from Oct. 26 - 30.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Monday October 19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released the latest numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state of South Carolina. According to health officials from the most recent numbers…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do…
On Monday, Governor McMaster was joined by state leaders to officially launch a program designed to help small businesses amid the pandemic. The state is accepting applications as of Monday.
Lexington County fire investigators are looking into the cause of an early morning house fire on Bogater Road Sunday. According to authorities, no one was home at the time and no injuries were reported, but the fire did cause 50% damage to the home.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that traffic on I-20 Westbound will be shifted into a new configuration beginning October 23. The current lanes will be shifted into newly constructed lanes around mile marker 60.5.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are partnering with the Lee County and Florence County Sheriff's Departments to investigate a deadly shooting that took place at a hotel on the 10000 block of Lynches River Road on October 16.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they arrested a former officer withe the Winthrop University Police Department for committing sexual battery against minors.
