South Carolina, Vanderbilt meeting looking for their 1st win
The Vanderbilt Commodores and South Carolina Gamecocks have much in common. They both are desperate with 0-2 records.
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Top-ranked Clemson, No. 7 Miami face off in ACC showdown
Miami coach Manny Diaz wants big games like the Hurricanes-Clemson matchup to be much more commonplace.
Myrtle Beach Safari's Doc Antle, featured on 'Tiger King,' charged with animal cruelty
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series "Tiger King" has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges. Attorney General Mark Herring said Friday that a months-long investigation found that…
Suspect confesses to murder of missing Orangeburg teen
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A search for a missing young woman has come to a tragic end. Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says 18 year old Jykeem Johnson was charged in an unrelated case this week when he told deputies he…
SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Horry County
Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say they are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place in Horry County on Friday.
Two men charged with robbing tow truck driver
Police in West Columbia say they've arrested two men they say robbed a tow truck driver who was towing their car.
Fallout from COVID-19 pandemic leads to rise in heavy drinking, domestic violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is driving more and more Americans to go into their fridge and crack open more beers. A study from the Journal of the American…
Richland County officials handing out masks throughout the county on Fridays
Richland County officials are making sure everyone has a mask. Friday morning, county officials handed out masks at Friarsgate Park in Irmo.
State leaders gather to honor Vietnam War veteran
Friday afternoon, leaders gathered at the state house to recognize Vietnam veteran James Greene.
20 new cases of COVID-19 reported at UofSC since Tuesday
The University of South Carolina updated its coronavirus dashboard and reports 20 new cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday. 18 of these cases are students.
One suspect in Michigan Gov. kidnapping plot in custody in the Midlands
One of the suspects in the plot to kidnap Michigan's governor is in custody in Columbia.
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.
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.
