Orangeburg County deputies need help to solve 2018 shooting death
Orangeburg County deputies need your help to get more information on an unsolved shooting death from 2018.
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Threat towards Dent Middle School under investigation
Richland County Sheriff's Department says they're investigating a threat made towards Dent Middle School on Wednesday.
Midlands organization gets more SC swing voters to polls ahead of primary
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- With the First in The South Primaries right around the corner, a local non-profit organization is reaching out to swing voters in hopes to improve voter turnout. The Welcome Party have been…
Irmo shooting victim found in car has died
IRMO, SC (WOLO) – Irmo Police confirmed late Wednesday night that the victim in the afternoon shooting in the Ballentine area has died. The victim has not been identified. The investigation shut down part of Old Dutch Fork Road but…
Orangeburg Sheriff's warn of social media scam using your friends as bait
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --The Orangeburg county Sheriff's Office is asking people to be on the look out for a scam they say is circulating on social media trying to scam you using your own friends. According to authorities they began…
One person shot in Ballentine area of Irmo, road closed for investigation
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - One person was shot Wednesday afternoon in Irmo near the 185 block of Old Dutch Fork Road. Police responded to the Ballentine area around 3 p.m. and found one person with a gun shot wound inside…
City facing fines following Allen Benedict deaths, evacuations
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A judge has fined Columbia Housing more than $11,000 for safety violations that took place at Allen Benedict Court in January of 2019. Columbia Housing faced 26…
Toys, stuffed animals to honor Faye Swetlik donated to Prisma Children's Hospital
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The community continues to come together and heal in the aftermath of Faye Swetlik's death. Despite the rain, memorials in her honor are still growing. But this past weekend,…
Victim in fatal Clemson Road crash identified at 39-year-old woman
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the victim who was killed when the vehicle she was driving collided with another vehicle on Monday.
Crash with injuries shuts down portion of Interstate 20 Westbound near mile marker 72
A crash with injuries has led to the shutdown of Interstate 20 Westbound near the 72mm.
Allen Benedict civil case set for today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A trial examining the alleged safety violations that led to the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of two people last year is set for today, Wednesday February 19th, 2020.…
Columbia Police are investigating a suspicious death on Broad River Road
Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death.Investigators say it happened at the In-Town Suites Extended Stay
Man wanted for armed robbery on Pinewood Road in Sumter
Sumter County Sheriff's Office are looking for a man wanted for an armed robbery at a convenience store on Pinewood Road.
Tigers in Columbia for Clemson Day at the State House
(WOLO) - Tigers invaded Gamecock country for Clemson Day at the State House. Administrators and deans from Clemson University along with lawmakers gathered to share how the university is serving…
"It will be a different world without you" teacher of 6 year old Faye Swetlik says in emotional post
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- Morgen Sightler, a teacher at Springdale Elementary school had only been teaching Faye for 7 short months, but in that time, the two created a bond that is evident in…
Cayce DPS: Evidence suggests neighbor abducted, killed Faye Swetlik
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --New details have been revealed on the cause of death for both six-year-old Faye Swetlik and a man found yards away from her body. Cayce Director of Public Safety Byron Snellgrove…
Cayce hosts Community Candlelight Vigil Honoring Life of Faye Swetlik
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Cayce hosted a Community Candlelight Vigil Honoring the Life of Faye Marie Swetlik. The vigil, Tuesday afternoon at 5:30pm, included a Moment of Silence and the Lighting of…
Roll up your sleeves at the Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Roll up your sleeves this Thursday! The City of Columbia is looking for local lifesavers. The 10th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive takes place Thursday from 7am to 3pm at the Columbia…
Teaching your kids how to be aware, but not afraid of their surroundings
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- It's important to make sure your kids are aware of their surroundings and know when a stranger might be dangerous. If they see something, they should say something. Todd Minemier…
NEW: Coroner releases autopsy results in Faye Swetlik case
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)--Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, on Tuesday afternoon, released autopsy results for six year old Faye Swetlik. Fisher says the cause of death was asphyxiation. Fisher went on to say…
Gas Prices on the rise, again
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Prices at the pump are on the rise again in the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, gas prices have risen nearly 10 cents a gallon in the last week. In Columbia, drivers…
Senate Approves new SC Wildlife Agency Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has approved the new leader of the state wildlife agency. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to make Robert Boyles Jr. the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources. The agency's…
Happening today: Coroner and Police to update Faye Swetlik case
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)--Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is expected to release the results of six year old Faye Swetlik's autopsy Tuesday afternoon at 3pm. According to officials, Cayce Director of Public Safety …
Grammy award winner Darius Rucker is new Ambassador for SC Tourism
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Three-time Grammy award winner and South Carolina native Darius Rucker has a new job and it's working for the state of South Carolina. Rucker is now the official Ambassador…
One dead in motorcycle collision on Clemson Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Monday on Clemson Road near Salusbury Lane.
