Police say missing 91-year-old in need of his medication found safe
The Columbia Police Department says the 91-year-old that was reported missing on Friday was found safely.
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Orangeburg DPS encourages academic achievement by giving students bicycles
Officers with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety are spinning their wheels to reward students for their hard work in the classroom.
Lexington hosts recycling event Saturday
ABC Columbia image FILE LEXINGTON CO., SC (WOLO) --- Are you looking for a way to get rid of some old household items but aren't sure where to trash them? Lexington County has a solution. This weekend, Lexington is hosting…
Local autistic man receives postcards from around the world
A Chapin man with autism has gotten a unique view of the world through postcards. For the past year, 21-year-old Christian Bloom has been getting messages from people all over the world.
RCSD: 1 dead, 2 injured after shooting off Broad River Road
One of the three victims involved in a shooting on Broad River Road last night has died from his injuries, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Columbia PD continue investigating afternoon shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Columbia police are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting. Investigators say around 1pm a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg behind Rutledge Forest apartments. Columbia…
Man shot after allegedly breaking into home of ex-girlfriend
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating, after a man was shot while breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home.
Son of victim killed at Columbia home is arrested for burglary
Columbia Police say the son of a victim killed in a shooting at a Columbia home, has been arrested on burglary charges.
Prisma Health releases statement on pediatric resident accused of assaulting patient
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands released a brief statement concerning the allegations that one of their pediatric resident physicians has accused of Assault and Battery second degree of a patient by the Columbia Police Department Thursday. According to…
US mayors urge lawmakers to end recess, pass stronger gun background checks bill
(WOLO, CNN) - More than 200 mayors are calling on the US senate to take action on gun control now. In a letter on…
Sex offender sentenced to 21 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a child
Lexington, SC (WOLO) ---Acvording to the Eleventh CircuitSolicitor after a trial in Lexington County, sex offender 47 year old William Derek Bennon, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. The…
Lindsey Graham will push bipartisan "Red Flag" mental health bill in response to recent shootings
(CNN) - US Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham announced he will push a bipartisan "Red Flag" bill to give law enforcement the tools to work…
Richland Election Commission works to regain public trust before 2020 election
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Elections Commission met Thursday night, continuing its efforts of gaining back the trust of residents after more than one-thousand votes were missed in the November…
NRA warns Trump he may lose voters if he pushes background check bill
(CNN) - while president trump has expressed his openness to stronger background checks, it isn't sitting well with his voters. NRA chief Wayne…
Update: Elderly man missing for nearly a week found safe
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Columbia Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) say a missing 71-year-old man has been found safe at a local homeless shelter. Authorities say employees saw Maynard McGuinn's picture…
Man accused of exposing himself to teen in library arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Columbia Police Department says they have arrested a man accused of exposing himself to a teenager at a public library earlier this month.…
Parents meet with Cardinal Newman to address concerns over school threat
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- On Thursday, parents and community members met with Cardinal Newman School officials in a town hall to discuss the recent student threat. Principal Robert Loia addressed hundreds of concerned…
Governor's office points to 2018 debate to reiterate stance on potential hate crime law: "We have enough hate crime laws"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With the growing call for hate crime legislation in South Carolina in recent days from lawmakers and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, we asked the…
Escaped inmate captured in SC after 23 years on the run
AYNOR, SC (WOLO) - An inmate who escaped prison more than two decades ago, has finally been arrested in South Carolina. According to the…
Pediatric resident at children's hospital charged with assault
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say a pediatric resident assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was under his care. Investigators say David Randolph, 28, is charged with 2nd degree Assault and Battery. Between May 20th and the 25th while working as…
Coroner says mother of missing 5-year-old girl was stabbed to death
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - The Sumter County Coroner has confirmed the cause of death for the mother of missing five-year-old, Nevaeh Adams. He told ABC Columbia he believes Sharee Bradley was stabbed to…
Richland Library offers small businesses help with 'Entrepreneur in Residence'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- the richland library has brought a new member on board to help bolster the small business community. Lasenta Ellis-Lewis is Richland library's new Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR). The EIR will…
Inmate faces unrelated charges after robbing, kidnapping woman he met on Tinder: RCSD
A 21-year-old man already incarcerated at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is accused of kidnapping a woman he met on a popular dating app.
$12,000 donation to Harvest Hope Food Bank helps in fight against hunger
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $12,000 grant from The Darden Foundation
Sheriff: State needs laws against hate crime, FBI contacted regarding case involving former Cardinal Newman student
Press conference, town hall set for Thursday in wake of disturbing post by former Cardinal Newman student
