Local brewery gives customers cold one and free shuttle ride
Cayce,SC (WOLO)--- After you've punched off the clock and want to throw back a cold one you can now do so, and get a free shuttle ride if you have a few…
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Lexington Police search for woman accused of assaulting a Walmart employee
Lexington Police need your help to find a woman accused of assaulting a Walmart employee on September 16, 2019.
N.C. Man found guilty in 2017 Conway bank robbery, murder
Conway, SC (WOLO) --- It only took a federal jury a little more than an hour to find a North Carolina man guilty of killing two people during a bank robbery back in 2017.…
A Lexington Co. man dies week after encounter with deputies
Lexington, SC (WOLO) ---A Lexington County man has died after an encounter with deputies last week. Investigators say 34 year old Stephen Gagliani died Tuesday. According to deputies, on September 18th, Gagliani became…
Postal worker shot and killed while on delivery route
Williamsburg Co., SC (WOLO) ---Authorities in Williamsburg County are searching for whoever shot and killed a postal worker while she was on the job. 64 year old Irene Pressley was found dead Monday…
Richland One hiring for food service positions
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- Richland One is offering competitive benefits and flexible schedules for persons interested in food service jobs. The district is seeking to fill positions for cashiers, truck drivers as well as food service operators responsible for preparing, cooking…
Police: 11 year old drives 200 miles to live with man he met on Snapchat
Charleston, SC (Associated Press) ---Police in Charleston say an 11 year old boy drove 200 miles, by himself with intentions on living with a man he met on…
City of West Columbia starts initiative to keep litter off the streets
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The City of West Columbia has started a new campaign that will hold residents responsible for littering. The campaign was created in hopes of keeping waterways and…
Fairfield Co. deputies continue homicide investigation of 21-year-old Charlotte woman
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the death of a Hispanic 21-year-old Thelma Alejandra Villegas Rios.
'Operation Clear Track' kicks off Rail Safety Week
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's Rail Safety Week in South Carolina. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies kicked off "Operation Clear Track." The idea is to promote awareness…
State-wide burglary ring ends after Orangeburg suspect is arrested
A burglary ring has ended after Orangeburg deputies arrest an individual connected to state-wide cases of burglaries.
Pedestrian hit by car during deadly accident
Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) --- -According to the SC Highway Patrol around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon a pedestrian was walking eastward along North Pine Street when officials say that unidentified individual was struck by an oncoming car.…
Columbia PD receives federal grant to create unit to fight gun violence
With gun crime on the rise in Columbia, the Columbia Police Department is taking action to stop the problem right at the source.
Midlands school districts announce makeup days for Hurricane Dorian
Local Midland school districts announce their makeup days from Hurricane Dorian for faculty and students.
Chapin couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) --- Tuesday marks an important milestone for one Chapin couple, as they celebrate 70 years of marriage. Harold and Susie Hoffman were married 70 years ago on Sept.…
Lexington man dies days after encounter with deputies
A Lexington man who collapsed on September 18th during an encounter with Lexington deputies has died, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher.
Jury to decide life or death for bank robber who killed 2
The same jury that found a North Carolina man guilty of killing two employees during a South Carolina bank robbery will now decide whether he is executed for the crimes.
Deputies: 11-year-old student accused of making threats via social media to bomb school, shoot school buses
An 11-year-old CrossRoads Intermediate School student is charged after deputies determined he made threats on social media to bomb the school and shoot school buses, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Overnight fire contained at Matheson Tri-Gas facility in Gaston
Lexington County fire officials say an overnight fire at a gas facility on Frontage Road in Gaston is contained.
Woman dies after being pinned between two cars during family dispute
Greenville, SC (AP) A Taylor woman has died after she was pinned between two cars during a family dispute over the weekend. Greenville County authorities say 52 year-old Barbara Nikisch was standing…
DNC raises polling, donor threshold for 2020 presidential primary
(CNN) --- The Democratic National Committee is raising the polling and donor thresholds for qualifying for the party's 20-20 presidential primary debates. Starting in the November debate, candidates will have to reach three percent…
City renames street Dr.Emily E. Clyburn Way
The City of Columbia has renamed a street in the Midlands in memory of Dr.Emily Clyburn.
Feels like Summer, but it's officially the first day of Fall
(CNN) --- It still feels a bit like summer, but Monday September 23th, 2019 marks the first day of Fall. The Autumnal equinox began today marking the midway point between the…
