Five Points shooter sentenced to 40 years in prison
Fifth Judicial Circuit court says a man accused of a 2018 shooting at Five Points has pleaded guilty and sentenced to 40 years in prison.
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Wild boars determined culprit in series of upstate horse attacks
Greenville, SC (WOLO) -- - SLED investigators say wild boars are to blame for a series of attacks on horses in the upstate. The joint investigation involved five incidents that took place within…
Man wanted for shooting this month has been captured
Authorities say Jamel Higgs was arrested at a Charlotte apartment complex by US Marshals on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019.
SC attorney general calls for Columbia Mayor to repeal two gun ordinances
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The state's Attorney General is questioning the legality of two gun ordinances passed by Columbia City Council this year. The ordinances pertained to gun free school zones and extreme risk protections.…
Two people are injured after train hits tractor trailer
Berkley Co, SC (WOLO) -- Two people were hurt when a train slammed into a tractor trailer in Saint Stephen this morning and witnesses captured the entire incident all in video. Berkeley County officials…
Columbia police investigating shooting that left two injured
Columbia, SC ( WOLO)--- The Columbia police Department is actively investigating a shooting they say took place in the 5700 block if Randall Avenue this evening. According to authorities, an officer was patrolling the area…
Chapin HS student charged with threats over alleged money dispute
Lexington Co.,SC --- A 17 year old Chapin High School student is in hot water after Lexington deputies say he made threats to students at the school. According to deputies who interviewed the male student, who is not being identified…
Judge upholds Republican party decision for no presidential primary
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- A judge has upheld the South Carolina Republican Party's decision not to hold a 2020 presidential primary. In the order released Wednesday Judge Jocelyn Newman wrote, the law does…
SC flu season is here with a vengeance
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- More and more people across the state are starting to come down with the flu. South Carolina health officials say nearly 100 people have been hospitalized with flu-like…
Pair of S.C. lawmakers push for Equal Rights Amendment ratification vote
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A Constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal rights for men and women could become a topic of debate in the State House. Even though it’s been nearly fifty years since the Equal Rights…
Local Living: Candlelight Tours, Carriage rides and Drive through Lights
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you would like to take a walk back in time for this holiday season, Historic Columbia is offering Candlelight Tours of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton Preston Mansion.…
Holiday Market Square to showcase work by Department of Disabilities crafters
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You have a chance to get a one of a kind Christmas gift. Thursday, the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs is holding its first ever holiday market at its office…
Salvation Army will provide Christmas gifts for 2,500 local children
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Salvation Army of the Midlands is working to make sure every child in need has a present to open Christmas morning. Thanks to the generosity of…
Multiple law enforcement agencies respond to shooting near Apple Valley Road in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are on the scene of a shooting near Apple Valley Road. According to ABC Columbia's Tim Scott who spoke with law enforcement, the incident occurred around 11:30…
Two victims identified in fatal collision on Bass Drive
Officials say 75-year-old Josephine Walker and 76-year-old Warren Bennett, Junior died from the head-on collision on Bass Drive.
UofSC in the clear after accreditation decision released
Columbia, SC (AP) -- The University of South Carolina (UofSC) will not be punished by a group that accredits colleges. U of SC was accused of allowing outside political forces to influence…
Christmas tree shortage in the Midlands causes prices to grow
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A Christmas tree shortage has more farms increasing their prices and many are low on stock. This has been a decade in the making and we're feeling the effects now. In the…
RCSD searches for couple accused of swindling victim out of hundreds
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) ---Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking you to keep your eye open for a married couple accused of duping a victim out of hundreds Of dollars on…
Former Lexington teacher extradited back to SC from Ecuador denied bond
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- A former Midlands Elementary School teacher was denied bond Tuesday on a third charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Lexington County deputies say Hianlucas Rodriguez is…
Gov. McMaster calls for $3,000 raise for all South Carolina teachers
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --Teachers in public schools across South Carolina are one step closer to getting a pay raise. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced more than 50,000 educators in all of the state’s public…
Deputies searching for shooting suspect
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington deputies, the U.S. Marshals, and SLED are searching for a West Colubmia man wanted in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Investigators say Jamel Higgs, 33, is wanted on several charges including attempted murder after…
Archaeologists investigating a Vietnam-era mock training village on Fort Jackson
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Archaeologists are spending the week at Fort Jackson investigating what may have been a Vietnam-era mock training village. But there's no documentation of it, so they're working to figure…
UofSC avoids sanctions following presidential search
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina will not face any repercussions as a result of an inquiry into last summer's presidential search. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools examined the search and the board of trustee's subsequent…
The Richland Library gets jazzy for the holiday
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- While many of you continue to get into the holiday spirit, the Richland Library Southeast location wants to get a little jazzy with it. Tonight, December 10th from 6PM until 8PM…
Police: Man arrested for child abuse incident on Bailey Street.
Columbia Police have arrested a man they say badly injured a three month old boy.The incident happened on December 2nd.
