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Law enforcement officers honored with Medal of Valor
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- Law Enforcement officers from across out state were honored here in Columbia. Captian Chris Duke, Master Deputy Ryan MacAdams and K-9 Deputy Richard Hazel from the Richland County Sheriff Office…
Columbia Fire Department welcomes 20 new recruits
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- It's official! Meet the 20 newest men and women now confirmed firefighters with the Columbia Fire Department. Thursday night, Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed…
Race to the 2020 presidential election heats up as candidates pick up key endorsements
Columbia, SC (AP) ---A top Richland County official is switching allegiances when it comes to the 2020 presidential election. Richland County Council Vice Chair Dalhi Myers tells the Associated Press she is no longer…
Duo accused of stealing weapons during home burglary arrested
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- Orangeburg county sheriff's have arrested the second suspect accused of a December burglary. According to Orangeburg deputies, the two men face multiple charges in connection to a home break in…
$1 million dollar winning lottery ticket sold in Lexington
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- If you purchased a Powerball ticket for Wednesday night's drawing, you may want to double check those numbers because you may have the winning ticket. A spokesperson…
Sumter County deputies looking for "armed and dangerous" person of interest in death investigation
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Sumter County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a person of interest considered to be "armed and dangerous" in connection with a death investigation. Deputies say Deontae Rashawn Jackson, 20, was involved with the murder of…
State of the City Address set for next week in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to deliver his State of the City address next week. The mayor will speak on issues facing the City of Columbia and is expected…
Line-up announced for Five Points St. Patrick's Day Festival
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- St. Patrick's Day in Five Points is one of the Midlands' biggest annual events and this year will be no exception. Thursday afternoon Five Points officials announced Band of…
UofSC public health researcher discusses deadly Wuhan coronavirus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Hundreds of cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have been confirmed in several countries, including one case in the United States. The virus that originated in China is now proving to be…
Suspect accused of shooting at police facing federal charge
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--A man accused of shooting at police is now facing a federal firearms charge. Thursday the US Attorney's Office announced Phillip King is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Investigators say in…
Suspect in motor vehicle theft remains at-large: Lexington Police Department
Investigators with the Lexington Police Department say they need the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for stealing a vehicle.
SCDC Director requests $100 million from state lawmakers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The director of South Carolina prisons is asking for more than $100 million to upgrade security and raise employee salaries. Director Bryan Stirling appeared Wednesday before a panel of three…
Autopsy report released after body was found on Wilder Street
Sumter County Coroner's Office is releasing more details after a teenager's body was found in front of an abandoned home on Monday.
SC State university names honors college after late Emily England Clyburn
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --South Carolina State University honors one of its alumna, the late Dr. Emily England0-Clyburn, by naming its honors college after her. Dr. Clyburn, was a Librarian, Activist, Philanthropist, trailblazer and the…
Three Midlands schools named 2020 'Palmetto Finest Awards' finalists
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Congratulations are in order for three Midlands schools. White Knoll Elementary school in Lexington School District One, Batesburg-Leesville High school in Lexington School District Three and Dutch Fork High…
House Minority Leader gives Democratic responds to State of the State
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- After Governor Henry McMaster finished his speech for the 2020 State of the State address, House Minority Leader and Richland County Representative Todd Rutherford gave the Democratic…
Home burglary suspect breaking into home caught on camera
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A burglar was caught on camera breaking into a home in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff's Department released surveillance video showing…
Education, taxes and fetal heartbeat bill top priority for McMaster
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Governor Henry McMaster made education, taxes and the fetal heartbeat bill a top priority at this third state of the state address Wednesday night. McMaster made it clear that he wants to…
Preview of the 2020 State of the State address
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Education, health care, and tax cuts are all expected to be highlights of this evening's speech. Some of those goals were laid out in the governor's…
Senators discuss potential role of vouchers in future of public education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --State lawmakers continue to go back-and-forth about the state of education in South Carolina, but some are making a stand against legislation pushing for the use of school choice vouchers. A…
Supporters push for legalization of medical marijuana in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, people in support of legalizing medical marijuana took to the State House to call on legislators to pass a medical cannabis program this session. South Carolina patients, health…
Columbia Police make arrests in connection with murder of 22 year old
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 22-year-old shot on Colleton Street Tuesday. Police say the shooting happened at the…
Richland Two offers Free Tax help at Adult Education Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you need help with your taxes? Richland School District Two is partnering with SC Thrive to offer free tax services. According to district officials, The Richland Two W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center will…
Governor McMaster to lay out goals in State of the State Speech Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At the State House on Wednesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will deliver the State of the State address at 7 pm. The speech will layout the…
