Serve & Connect's fundraiser for Sumter Cpl. Andrew Gillette's family
Non-profit organization Serve & Connect has created a fundraiser to help a fallen Sumter Corporal's family.
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Democratic presidential candidates converge in SC for final debate before primary
Charleston, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina voters will head to the polls Saturday for the 'First in the South' Primary. Ahead of the big day, the candidates hit the…
Dylann Roof stages hunger strike claiming abuse, harassment
(AP) - White supremacist and convicted church church shooter Dylann Roof staged a hunger strike on federal death death row. In letters to the Associated Press, Roof writes…
Former Gilbert H.S. student accused of going in Lexington school employee's home to post threat on FB
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- A 17 year old is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) after Lexington County Sheriff's Deputies say the teenager is accused of posting a threatening message on an Lexington School District One employee's…
Sumter Co. Sheriff's office mourning loss of officer killed in line of duty
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A deadly officer involved shooting in Sumter county has left both the suspect and a deputy dead, say officials. The Sumter County Sheriff says Corporal Andrew Gillette died after…
Cleveland Sellers speaks at Black History Month event at Dorn VA
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Dorn VA is celebrating Black History month. On Tuesday, an event highlighted the efforts of civil rights activist Cleveland Sellers. Sellers helped the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee…
SC Democratic Debate: Live update from Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-Candidates are set to take the debate stage in Charleston Tuesday, and all eyes are on the Democratic front runner, Senator Bernie Sanders. ABC Columbia's Alexis Frazier is in Charleston…
Only a few days left to vote absentee ahead of Saturday's primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it's important to make sure you've turned in your absentee vote if you're not voting at the polls on Saturday. At this…
Sumter County Deputy killed in the line of duty
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Sumter County Deputy has been killed in the line of duty. According to Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis, Cpl. Andrew Gillette died from his wounds in a shooting…
Police: SC man found dead after missing birthday celebration
MANNING, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina authorities say they found a man dead after friends reported he failed to show up for his birthday celebration. The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that 27-year-old Corey Terrell McFadden…
Election: 2020 Debate in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party's turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage. No fewer than three Sanders rivals unleashed paid attack ads against the…
Man found dead in his home on Willie Wilson Road in Eastover
Richland County Sheriff's Department says a man was found dead in his home in Eastover on Saturday at Willie Wilson Road.
Fatal collision claims the life of two near Bluff Road Monday morning
Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a collision Monday morning.Investigators say around 8:50 a.m.
Clarendon deputies investigate homicide on Herod Drive
Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on Sunday near his home on Herod Drive.
Newberry rescue recovers body in 'shallow water'
Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Water Rescue Dive Team says they are in the process of recovering a body not far from a campsite of a man who authorities say disappeared Sunday. Captain Glenn Hamm, says the…
Chair of Democratic Black Caucus stresses importance of African American vote in primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary just five days away, one group that is set to make a difference at the polls Saturday are African American voters. As candidates…
Lexington woman loses over 100 pounds thanks to local nonprofit
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- We're almost two full months into 2020, and there's a chance that you've given up on your New Year's Resolution. Especially if it was to lose weight. But there's one…
Remains ID'd as that of man missing since '16
Lexington Co. S.C., (WOLO)-- The Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department says remains found in a wooded area in Leesville are those of a man reported missing in 2016. The coroner's office says the cause and manner…
Registered sex offender arrested for kidnapping, as possible human trafficking case investigated
Kershaw co.,SC (WOLO)--- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible human trafficking case after finding three victims inside his Elgin home. According to authorities, they responded to a home on…
New South Carolina bill would ban shackling pregnant inmates
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban jails and prisons from using leg, waist, and ankle restraints on pregnant women
Sumter police search for man wanted for domestic violence
Sumter Police Department say they're looking for a man with an outstanding warrant for his arrest since 2018.
Newberry man missing from Dreher Island State Park
NEWBERRY COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Newberry County Emergency Services and the Sheriff's Office are looking for a missing man last seen at Dreher Island State Park. The man was in the primitive camp sites of the state park located outside of Prosperity,…
Moped driver killed in Lexington County
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A moped driver was killed after getting hit by a truck Saturday evening. The wreck happened around 6:40pm on Highway 6 near Jake's Landing road in Lexington County. Troopers say the moped was hit by a truck when trying…
Search for missing Conway woman expands, family asking for more volunteers to help
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 61-year-old Conway woman is still missing and Saturday, family says they're expanding the search. Police say Marianne Cecilia Marsh was last seen near Birch Lane in the University Forest neighborhood outside of Conway on Feb. 14,…
John Legend to perform in Charleston, Orangeburg for Elizabeth Warren campaign
CHARLESTON, SC (CNN) — John Legend is focusing on politics rather than music. The singer is set to campaign for Senator Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina next week. Senator Warren, joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, will arrive on Monday, February…
