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Group involved in targeted home break-in were armed with bats and a machete: Sheriff

Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department have arrested one person in connection with an assault at a Treemount Lane residence last week.

Suspect sought in shoplifting incident at Lowes

Investigators with the Lexington Police Department have released a surveillance image of a man they say was involved in a shoplifting incident at a home improvement store.

Suspect arrested for murder case on McCrays Mill Road on New Year's Day

Sumter County deputies say they've arrested a suspect this morning after a body was found on New Year's Day.

Great turn out Sunday for the "Empowerment for Peace" walk

More than 100 people came out on Sunday for an "Empowerment for Peace" walk at the All Star Baseball Field on Lester Drive.

Kershaw deputies looking for missing man with dementia

Kershaw County deputies say they need your help to find a man with dementia who has been missing since Sunday.

1 arrested, another sought in SC triple murder

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - One man is in custody and authorities are searching for another in a triple murder in South Carolina. WCSC-TV reports Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis says deputies arrested 20-year-old Jay Quan Washington, of St. Stephen, and…

Breaking: Five dead in Helicopter crash in California, Kobe Bryant reportedly among dead

NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter were among five people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bryant was 41.

Two arrested after fatal shooting at night lounge in Hartsville

Hartsville Police say two people are in custody after a fatal shooting at Mac's Lounge on Sunday that killed two people.

2 dead, 6 injured in shooting at SC nightclub

HARTSVILLE, SC (WOLO) - A shooting at a nightclub early Sunday morning killed two people and injured several others, according to police. The Hartsville Police Department responded to the shooting at Mac's Lounge on Camden Avenue around 2:00 a.m. Sunday.…

Teacher Recruitment Fair in Lexington Richland District Five

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Teachers looking to take on a new assignment have a chance to attend a job fair in Lexington-Richland School District Five. The district is hosting a teacher recruitment event on February 1,…

Homeowner shot intruder on Concord Place Road in Richland County

Richland County deputies say a homeowner shot a man attempting to break in a house on Saturday on Concord Place Road.

Woman, 72, charged in North Charleston murder case

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — A 72-year-old woman is charged with accessory after the fact to murder in connection a deadly shooting in North Charleston this month. Authorities said Saturday Linda Mozelle Grant Hines, known as "Granny," helped two murder suspects, Jabari…

Sandhills Middle student charged for threatening another student

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A middle school student is charged with making direct threats against a student inside a classroom. The male student threatened to stab and choke another Sandhills Middle School student Friday, according to deputies. Deputies interviewed the student…

Carraway Park in West Columbia to temporarily close

West Columbia , SC (WOLO)-- Carraway Park in West Columbia will temporarily close, beginning Monday, January 27, 2020, say city officials. The park is located at 212 Hudson Street. City officials say the closure is necessary to complete contractor duties…

Deadline to register to vote in SC primary is January 30

(WOLO) - You have less than a week to register to vote for the upcoming primary elections. The deadline is Thursday, January 30th. You can…

Man accused of sending images of sex with teen, nude photos to undercover deputy

Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)--- The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has arrested 57 year old David Lambert, accused of Solicitation of a Minor, and Unlawful Dissemination of Obscene Material to a person under the age of 18.…

"It's unreal": Coroner responds to rapid rise in homicides in Sumter County

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Sumter County deputies are searching for a suspect involved in the death investigation of a 23-year-old whose body was found on New Year's Day. Deputies say Deontae Jackson, 20, will…

KISS, Post Malone and more taking the stage in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO–The Colonial Life Arena continues to pack the concert schedule for 2020. Here’s Crysty Vaughan with a look. Rock band KISS is coming to Columbia and they announced a special guest…

'Wicked' cast members talk about tour stop in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The hit Broadway musical 'Wicked' is underway at the Koger Center, with several sold out performances, and tickets becoming harder to get. A few principal cast members met on Friday to…

Suspects arrested in Kershaw Co. murder

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Kershaw Co. deputies arrested two teenagers in connection with a murder earlier this month. Investigators say Albertina Bennett, 18, and Cameron Hyatt, 17, are charged with murder in the death of…

Lexington County Coroner identifies person struck and killed in roadway

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a car Thursday. Investigators say the accident happened around 10:00 P.M. near the intersection of Boiling Springs Road and Bethany Church Road. According…