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Deputies arrest Lexington County man accused of assaulting woman in grocery store parking lot
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of assaulting a woman in a grocery store parking lot.…
"Both victims were truly victims": Allen Benedict Court investigation finds hundreds of safety violations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Nine months after two men died due to carbon monoxide poisoning at Allen Benedict Court, Fifth District Solicitor Byron Gipson says no criminal charges will be filed against the Columbia…
Staying safe on the roads during 'Blackout Wednesday'
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a historically busy travel day across the country, but Wednesday night is also known as one of the biggest drinking nights of the year. The night before Thanksgiving can be known…
Deputies : four arrested in illegal gambling operation
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies say four people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an illegal gambling house. Deputies say they responded to the tip that there was a gambling house on Valley Down Road in the Gadsden.…
Suspect targeted, touched victim without consent in store parking lot: Sheriff
Lexington County deputies say a man was arrested at his West Columbia home following an investigation into an assault in a grocery store parking lot.
Sumter man out on bond after alleged assault, kidnapping
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Department say a man threatened to kill a woman and then take his own life following a violent struggle in October.
No criminal charges will be filed in carbon monoxide deaths at Allen Benedict Court apartments
Fifth District Solicitor Byron Gibson announced Wednesday that no criminal charges will be filled in the deaths of two men in January due to carbon monoxide poisoning at Allen Benedict Court.
Trio arrested on drug related charges in Orangeburg
Two Orangeburg residents and an Upstate man have been charged with drug-related charges during the investigation of unrelated incidents.
Suspect in the Dubard-Boyle Road murder is captured overnight
Richland County deputies say they have captured a suspect wanted for murder on Dubard-Boyle Road this morning.
Number of flu cases in South Carolina steadily on the rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --More and more people across the state are starting to come down with the flu. Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says nearly 100 people…
Three arrested for drugs, guns in Orangeburg Co.
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Ornageburg Co. deputies say three people are facing drug charges after investigators were looking into a recent shootings. In addition to the drugs, deputies say they found two rifles. Deputies say on Monday Marvin Gay, 30,…
It's the season of giving: Here's how to donate to the Angel Tree and Red Kettle
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Tis the season for the sounds of the familiar Red Kettle. This year the Salvation Army is going high tech. Even if you don’t have any cash or change,…
Local Living: Swan Lake gets ready to Light up for the Holidays and more
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The holiday lights are twinkling across the Midlands. On Wednesday, November 27 you can take a drive and see the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be…
S.C. holds N.C.-based charity in contempt of court, issues bench warrant for CEO
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- For the first time ever, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court is issuing a bench warrant for the CEO of a charitable group. The group, Miracle House…
DPS director will not be back for third term
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The director of the South Carolina agency that oversees state troopers says he will not be nominated for a third term. State Public Safety Department Director Leroy Smith wrote an email…
SC DOT restricting lane closures to help with Thanksgiving travel
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As many of you get ready to hit the road, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has an update on traffic conditions during the holiday. SC DOT officials announced they will not…
Update on carbon monoxide related deaths at Allen Benedict Court Apartments expected Wednesday
A press conference will be held on Wednesday regarding the carbon monoxide related deaths of two men at a Columbia apartment complex early this year.
Arrest made in armed robbery, shooting on Stoneridge Drive
Two men were injured during an armed robbery on November 20 on Stoneridge Drive and now a suspect is in custody.
Suspect charged with attempted murder following shooting on Rosedale Arch
A 21-year-old man is behind bars in connection to an overnight shooting that left one man injured.
Richland County Sheriff's Department release mugshot of murder suspect
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jaylen Bell is urged to contact Crimestoppers. Investigators say Bell, 18, is wanted in connection with the killing of Demetrius Floyd, 34,…
Man identified in Clark Street shooting
The identity of the man who was killed during a shooting on Clark Street has been released.
CPD investigate early morning shooting at Rosedale Arch near Fairfield Road
Columbia Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Rosedale Arch & Cabot Avenue near Fairfield Road and Ashley Street.
10-year-old killed by another 10-year-old playing with gun
(AP) - Authorities in Lancaster County say a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed by another 10-year-old boy while playing by themselves on November 15th. Deputies say the boys were playing in a Lancaster home when one fired the 9…
Richland Two parents react to rezoning proposal
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Some parents are upset about a proposed rezoning that could force their kids into different schools starting next year. On Monday, parents met with Richland Two administrators about the rezoning…
