Mobile home fire at Jakes Landing Road damages two homes
Lexington County Fire officials say multiple mobile homes were damaged by a fire this morning on Jakes Landing Road.
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Man wanted for multiple assaults in Lexington turns himself in
Lexington Police say a man wanted for multiple assaults has turned himself in and now faces two charges for assault & battery.
Serial carjacker targeting the elderly arrested in Columbia
Richland County deputies say Desmond Hillis, accused of carjacking elderly victims has been arrested in Columbia.
Human trafficking discussion held at Kershaw County teen center
KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Kershaw County deputies teamed up with a teen center Monday night to bring awareness to human trafficking in the state. Dozens of other parents brought their kids to the Jackson Teen…
S.C. lawmaker proposes bill that would teach students about spotting "fake news"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With more children accessing news and information on social media, one state lawmaker wants them to learn what they see might not always be the truth. State Rep. Seth Rose…
Local Living: Lights so bright! Carolina Lights Holiday Show and more
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Fair is holding its first drive through light show, Carolina Lights is happening now through December 28, 2019. The show features more than 100 led light displays, 25 dancing Christmas…
Taxi driver shot, killed in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say a cab driver was shot and killed Sunday night. Police say it happened on Brookridge Dr. around 10pm Dec. 15th. Investigators say the victim was shot while…
Former corrections officer fired, charged
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A corrections officer in Columbia is accused of opening an inmate's cell, allowing other inmates inside to assault him. Alicia Smith is charged with accessory before the fact…
Seth Hopkins pleads guilty to child sex crime, sentenced to 20 years
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The son of the man arrested in a deadly shootout with Florence Co. officers last year, will now spend two decades in jail. Seth David Hopkins pleaded guilty to child sex crimes Monday morning at Richland…
Victim suffered fatal gunshot to upper body: Coroner
The identity of the man who was shot on Wellesley Drive over the weekend has been released.
Body of North Carolina woman found in Eutawville, suspect to appear in court
A 67-year-old Eutawville man is charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's body in a wooded area last week.
Coroner releases cause of death in early morning incident on Hallbrook Drive
The Richland County Coroner has released the cause of death of a 26-year-old man who was killed during an incident Sunday morning on Hallbrook Drive.
One person killed after fiery crash on Shuler Belt Road in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a fiery crash on Sunday at Shuler Belt Road.
Seth Hopkins expected to enter plea for criminal sexual conduct charges
The son of the man arrested in a deadly shoot out with Florence County Officers last year, will have a plea hearing this morning.
Deputies investigating after man found shot in Richland Co.
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after a man was found shot in Richland County on Sunday. The incident happened in the 1100 block of Hallbrook Drive at 5:40 a.m. Deputies say they found a man who had been…
Prosecutors reviewing convicted SC sheriff's other charges
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A prosecutor says he will decide by January will decide how to handle a dozen other charges still pending against a former South Carolina sheriff convicted earlier this year. A judge sentenced ex-Greenville County sheriff Will…
Man fatally shot after attempting to break into someone's home
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC(WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after a man was fatally shot after attempting to break into someone's home Saturday morning. The incident happened in the 3900 block of Wellesley Drive at 6:15a.m. Prior to the shooting, deputies responded to…
T.L. Hanna's 'Radio' Kennedy, inspiration for 2003 film, dies at 73
James "Radio" Kennedy, a man with an intellectual disability who befriended a high school football team in South Carolina and was the inspiration for the 2003 film "Radio," died Sunday morning.
Deputies searching for suspects who burglarized Kershaw Co. gas station
KERSHAW ,SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating after a Midlands gas station was burglarized twice. On 11/30/2019 and 12/13/2019, the Wrightway BP Gas Station on Highway 34 in Ridgeway S.C. was burglarized. The suspect(s) took over 50 cartons of Newport Cigarettes valued…
Deputies looking for man who robbed Midlands thrift store at gunpoint
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are looking for a man who robbed a thrift store at gun point on Friday. The incident happened at the His House Ministries Thrift Shop River Drive at 2:00p.m. The victim told deputies that a…
State Fairgrounds all aglow with drive through light display
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking for some holiday fun this weekend, you might want to check out the new light display at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The State Fair is holding…
CCU responds to 'disturbing' video involving student saying 'extremely racist' words
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — *NOTE: This story contains elements that some may find upsetting* Officials at Coastal Carolina University said they're looking into a "disturbing" video spreading across social media. In the video, which was taken off campus, a student…
Church volunteer gets 75 years for molesting boys as young as three
Charleston, SC (WOLO) --- A former volunteer at a low country church was sentenced to 75 years in prison for molesting boys as young as three in a bathroom during a children's program. 29…
A second chance: Partnership between SCDC, CIU yields 12 new graduates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --For the last eleven years, the South Carolina Department of Corrections and Columbia International University have teamed up to give inmates a chance to earn a college degree. On Friday, twelve…
Operation Stash & Wedge puts 18 men behind bars
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--An 18 month long investigation by both the Sumter Police Department and Sheriff's Office lead to 18 indictments on federal drug charges. Investigators say 18 men were indicted on conspiracy…
