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Company plans to expand operations bringing 25 new jobs to South Carolina

Greenville, SC (WOLO) --- A independent bottler retailer and A brands in Europe and North America is expanding their operations and bringing 25 new jobs along with it this Spring. Governor Henry McMaster made…

Coroner identifies the body of a man that was found in Kershaw County

We now know the identity of a man found shot and killed in Kershaw County.The coroner's office says it was 55 year old Thomas Keitt Junior

Relay for life 2020 is officially underway

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- the 2020 relay for life season is officially under way. Thursday, The American Cancer Society held it's kick off event at Stonebridge Gardens. The organization met with vendors,…

Fourth teen charged in Dingle street shooting

Sumter, SC (WOLO) --A fourth teen has been taken into custody in connection with a deadly shooting that took place on Dingle Street back in September. The Sumter County Sheriff's Department tells ABC Columbia News, the 16 year old ,…

Drug investigation lands Lexington teen behind bars

Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington police say a month long drug investigation has led to the arrest of 18 year old Arden Blaize Breazeale, accused of selling drugs to an undercover informant…

Training at Criminal Justice Academy looks to combat rise in officer-involved shootings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With officer-involved shootings on the rise across the state, the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is equipping students with the skills to de-escalate situations involving active shooters. According to the…

Columbia Housing Director: Demolition of Allen Benedict Court buildings should start by April

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Executive Director of Columbia Housing says buildings on the Allen Benedict Court site could be demolished within the next few months. Ivory Mathews says the demolition date will be determined once they get the results…

Midwives in S.C. rally for equal hospital access for their mothers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Midwives in South Carolina are hoping legislators adopt a new bill that would give their mothers equal hospital access, should something go wrong with their home delivery.…

Developing: Prisma Health to cut 327 jobs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is laying off more than 300 people. Officials announced on Thursday that they will be cutting 327 employees from the workforce. Prisma Health employs 32,000, according to officials. According to officials, they have already eliminated…

UPDATE Teen inmate back in custody following escape from Broad River Road prison

A 16-year-old boy is back in custody following his escape from a Midlands prison on Wednesday.

Kershaw County deputies search for armed robbery suspect in Camden

Multiple Kershaw County deputies are currently investigating an armed robbery at Red Hill Grocery that happened January 10th, 2020

Suspects wanted for multiple vehicle break-ins on Crown Point Road

Columbia Police Department is looking for at least four suspects involved in multiple vehicle break-ins in Columbia.

Prayer vigil held after devastating tornado hits North Central High School

KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-A tornado devastated a high school campus, but did not devastate the community around it. North Central High School was torn apart by an EF-2 tornado over the weekend, now students, alum…

Two deputies shot at during Newberry officer involved shooting

Newberry , SC (WOLO) ---There has been an officer involved shooting in Newberry county tonight after two deputies were shot at during a chase on Holloway Street near Wise Street. According to the Sheriff's office, the chase started just before…

Couisnard, South Carolina stun No. 10 Kentucky 81-78

Freshman Jermaine Couisnard hit a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded and South Carolina rallied from 14 points down in the second half to stun No. 10 Kentucky 81-78 on Wednesday night.

Chase suspect killed in deadly accident fleeing from trooper

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An early morning chase ended in a deadly wreck early Wednesday morning. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department the pursuit started around 1:15 a.m. when a Highway Patrol trooper tried to make a traffic stop…

Pro-life supporters gather at State House, call on lawmakers to pass fetal heartbeat bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) stood with hundreds of pro-life supporters at the State House to encourage lawmakers to pass a bill that would ban virtually all abortions in South Carolina.…

DHEC offering free radon test kits, encouraging people to test their homes

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- January is National Radon Action Month, which makes this the perfect time to make sure your home is safe from the gas. The South Carolina Department of Health…

Police: SUV sought in hit and run

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police are searching for a car they believe was involved in a recent hit and run. Investigators say a a white or light-colored newer model, mid-size SUV hit a man who was walking on West Beltline Blvd.…

Survey: SC smokers spend $1.2 million on habit in lifetime

Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--The average smoker in South Carolina spends more than $1.2 million on the habit in their lifetime. That is according to a survey released today by wallethub.com. The tally…

Christmas party shooting ruled self defense

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Lexington say a deadly shooting outside a Christmas party was in self defense. Investigators say on December 20th Wesley Warren-Camp was shot and killed outside of the party…

USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Kershaw

KERSHAW, S.C. (WOLO) - The U.S. Geological Survey has reported an earthquake occurred Wednesday morning near Kershaw. The earthquake had a magnitude of 2.3. The quake occurred just before 5 a.m. USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude #earthquake occurred near Kershaw,…