Midlands bus system joins fight against human trafficking
The Midlands bus system is joining the fight against human trafficking.Today, the Comet announced it received a more than $151,000 grant
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Authorities hold press conference on the search for missing 6-year-old girl from Cayce
Local officials held a press conference this morning on the search efforts of a missing 6-year-old girl from Cayce.
IT'S OVER: #1 USC tops #5 UConn in first ever win over Huskies
Ty Harris scored 19 points, Aliayah Boston dominated underneath and No. 1 South Carolina held UConn to a record-low two points in the opening quarter on the way to a 70-52 win Monday night -- its first-ever win over the fifth-ranked Huskies.
UPDATE: Family, neighbors continue searching for missing six-year-old in Cayce
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) - Multiple law enforcement agencies, along with family and neighbors, are searching for a missing six-year-old girl from Cayce. According to the city…
Cayce flooding: Most roads reopen, some parks stay closed
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --Days after flood waters spilled over onto some streets in Cayce, public safety officials say most of the streets are back open to drivers. According to Chief Byron Snellgrove, the Director…
Columbia Animal Services offers Valentine's Day Pet Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to bring home a furry friend as your Valentine, Columbia Animal Services is offering a special pet adoption rate. Columbia Animal Services says they will offer…
Man dies in ATV accident
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Fairfield Co. Coroner's office says a Charlotte man died in an ATV accident over the weekend. Officials say Richard Swaney, 23, of Charlotte died Saturday when the ATV he was riding at Carolina Adventure World…
Fully refurbished car donated to help local single mother of two
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, a local single mother of two was gifted reliable transportation thanks to some community partners. State Farm and Gardner Paint and Body donated and refurbished the car. Sierra…
City Councilman Thomas Louis Boyd dies at 77
According to a press release from the City of Newberry Councilman Thomas Louis Boyd has passed away.
Suspect accused of inappropriately touching teen at Walmart
Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say touched a minor inappropriately.
Lexington deputies search for robbery suspect
Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials are searching for a man accused of robbery, who was last seen on Platt Springs Rd.
Space heater causes house fire on North Trenholm Road
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after a house fire over the weekend.Authorities say the fire happened on North Trenholm Road
Two Sumter men wanted on federal drug charges
Sumter Police Department says two men, Travies Davis & Bernard Witherspoon, are wanted on federal drug charges.
Tom Steyer campaigns in SC ahead of Democratic primary
Winnsboro, SC (WOLO) --- Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer took a break from rallying voters in New Hampshire to sway voters here in South Carolina. During Sunday's event in Winnsboro, Steyer called for…
Coroner identifies two killed in weekend shooting
Richland County, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the identities of the two people shot to death inside their home this weekend. According to Watts, the victims that were shot inside their residence along Robney Drive…
Suspect crashes into deputy, gets away after North Charleston chase
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Authorities are looking for a suspect who was able to elude law enforcement officers following a chase in North Charleston early Sunday morning. The chase began when an officer tried to make a traffic stop…
One dead after traffic-related shooting on HWY 9
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — An official with the Horry County Police Department says one person is dead after a traffic-related shooting early Saturday morning. In a tweet, the official said it happened near HWY 9 and Log Cabin Road.…
Move over! SC lawmakers propose fines for slow left lane drivers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some of the most powerful lawmakers in South Carolina are backing a proposal to allow officers to pull over people who drive too slowly in the left lane of major roads. The Senate Transportation Committee passed…
It's Oscar time: Midlands experts weigh in on Hollywood's biggest night
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- It's Oscar time! The red carpet is getting rolled out for your favorite stars to shine at the Oscars. Hollywood's biggest night has some of show-biz royalty up…
Deputies arrest man wanted for killing two people
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Deputies have arrested a man wanted for killing two relatives. Ontrell Martin, 20, is being charged with two counts of murder. Deputies say Martin killed two relatives at a home in the 4500 block of Robney Drive.…
1 dead after crash in Orangeburg County near Santee
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One person is dead following an early morning single-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County near Santee. South Carolina Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 1:30 A.M. on Saturday at the intersection of US 301 and…
Dominion Energy set to perform Tree Trimming in some area neighborhoods
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A few neighborhoods in the Midlands need to prepare for tree trimming in the next two weeks. Dominion Energy announced it will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two…
Film detailing Orangeburg Massacre screened just ahead of 52nd anniversary
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- 52 years ago, on February 8th 1968 on the campus of South Carolina State College, now South Carolina State University, three young men lost their and 28 students were…
Nearly 60 SC roads remain closed, 15 in need of major repairs after storm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) tells ABC Columbia News they had crews working throughout the day Friday checking roads, clearing debris from roadways and making repairs after…
