Suspect in murder of Alena Marie Kennedy convicted, sentenced to life in prison
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A Lexington man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murder. A jury found Tony Corley…
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Groups across South Carolina are gearing up for Democratic presidential primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the Iowa Caucus taking place Monday and New Hampshire’s primary just around the corner, several groups are getting ready for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary on February…
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign rings in thousands of dollars across Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, The Salvation Army of the Midlands released numbers from the Red Kettle campaign over Christmas. Thanks to all who donated in the midlands, the Red Kettle raised over $255,000…
Controlled burn at Peachtree Rock Preserve benefits Mother Nature
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, there was a controlled burn at Peachtree Rock Preserve in Lexington. If you saw smoke out that way and thought there was a fire, you were correct.…
Happening Now: Columbia Police on scene of body found off Rose Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after they say a man was found dead at the 100 block of Rose Drive. Columbia Police say while responding to a shots…
SC State University to unveil sculptures during Orangeburg Massacre remembrance
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina State University plans to unveil bronze busts of three students killed by bullets fired by officers during a 1968 civil rights protest. The university says the busts will be dedicated Saturday as part of…
Earth Fare closing all 50 stores
Asheville, NC (WLOS)--Earth Fare, an Asheville-based supermarket that opened its doors in 1975, has announced it will be closing all stores. “Earth Fare has been proud to serve the natural and organic grocery…
Kershaw Co School ripped apart by tornado receives donation for relief fund
KERSHAW CO, SC (WOLO)-- North Central High School in Kershaw County is getting a boost in its relief efforts after the school was struck by a tornado in January. On Monday, District officials announced that Founders Federal Credit Union donated…
Officials: Inmate attacks employee at Lee Correctional Institution
South Carolina Department of Corrections say an inmate attacked and tried to sexually assault an employee at Lee Correctional Institution.
USC students and faculty critique 2020 Super Bowls ads
For people who don't care about football, they focus on the Super Bowl ads.The University of South Carolina had fun by taking a poll.
One person killed after fatal collision on Koon Store Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a fatal collision on Saturday at Koon Store Road.
Sumter man faces charges after weekend chase ending in downtown Marion
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — What began as a traffic stop on I-95 in Florence County resulted in a police chase spanning two counties ending along Main Street in Marion Saturday. Trooper Matt Southern with South Carolina Highway Patrol tells…
Driver killed after crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A Leesville woman is dead after a crash in Lexington County Saturday night. Doris Smith Waters, 63, of Leesville was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries, according to Coroner Margaret Fisher. Officials say Waters was driving…
Prosecutor appeals overturning of SC's forfeiture laws
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A prosecutor is appealing to the South Carolina Supreme Court a lower court's ruling that the state's forfeiture laws are not legal. Last year, Circuit Judge Steven John ruled the state and U.S. constitutions were violated…
6 people displaced after house fire in Sumter
Sumter, SC (WOLO)- Two families are without a home tonight after a fire in Sumter. The Sumter Fire department responded to the blaze that broke out on Bethel Church Road Saturday afternoon. As a result, six people from two families…
State Election Officials meeting in Washington for training session on security
WASHINGTON (AP) - State election officials from around the country are gathering in Washington for training sessions and meetings with presidential nominating contests set to begin next week. The Department of Homeland Security held a training exercise for election officials…
South Carolina's Confederate Relic Room ponders name change
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's military museum is considering a name change that better covers all of its artifacts. The official name of the museum now is the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. But museum leaders…
Pelion woman charged in connection with bomb threat call to elementary school
PELION,SC (WOLO)- A Pelion woman has been arrested and charged in connection to a bomb threat call to a local elementary school. Felissa Connelley is being charged with threatening the use of weapons of mass destruction. On December 13, 2019…
Chapin man killed in multi-vehicle collision on interstate
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after a crash on the interstate Friday night. Johnson Reynolds Butchart, 54, of Chapin, has been identified as the victim who died at the scene, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts.…
Theaters celebrate Black History Month with Free screenings of "Harriet" in the Midlands
Universal City, California (WOLO)- Don't miss your chance to see Harriet for free in the Midlands during Black History Month. Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings of HARRIET in 50 theaters across the U.S. including right here…
Funeral arrangements complete for Saluda teens killed in crash
SALUDA, Sc (WJBF) – Funeral arrangements for two teens killed in a crash in Saluda, South Carolina are now complete. The funeral for 17 year old Drayton Black is Saturday morning at 11, in the Saluda High school gym. A…
Dominion Energy to perform Tree Trimming in several neighborhoods
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Certain Midlands neighborhoods 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 weeks: Distribution Line Tree Trimming: Heathwood…
Looking to teach? Lexington Richland District Five hosting recruitment fair
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,…
Fort Jackson Exchange honors 92-year-old veteran who served in WWII, Korea
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WOLO) --Veterans gathered Friday at Fort Jackson to honor Arnie Reichenthal, a 92-year-old former Navy seaman who served in both World War II and the Korean War. Reichenthal first made the…
Seal of approval! Riverbanks Zoo seal makes a Superbowl Pick
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs taking the field Sunday for the Super Bowl, its anyone's guess as to who could come out on top. But Friday…
