2 arrested for murder of Hispanic men in Sumter
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - A 33-year-old and 17-year-old are charged with attempted murder, accused of shooting and killing two Hispanic men last month. Kelvin Bell, 33, is…
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Concerned parents talk to Cardinal Newman's principal after school threat
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A group of parents are demanding answers from a midlands school after racist videos of a now former student caused safety concerns. The video shows a white teenager holding a rifle, shooting a…
Police are searching for missing 5-year-old after mother was found dead
The Sumter Police Department is searching for a missing 5-year-old child after her mother was found killed inside their apartment early Monday evening.
SC lawmakers call for swift action on hate crime, gun control legislation
In response to the tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton this weekend, several South Carolina lawmakers are calling for state and federal leaders to take action on gun control.
Deputies: Brothers charged in shooting death of missing teen after he was found dead
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office have charged two brothers in connection of a reported missing teen found dead.
Former Cardinal Newman student charged, banned from school property after violent and racially-charged videos surface
A local 16-year-old has been charged with 'Student Threats,' after videos were shared of him making racial and violent threats. The teen was a student of Cardinal Newman School, but is now banned from the property.
Police: Witnesses say wanted suspect told victim "If I can't have you no one will" before stabbing
A 29-year-old man is wanted by the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety after they say he stabbed a victim multiple times on August 2.
Two wanted for armed robbery at Lizard's Thicket on Elmwood Avenue
Columbia Police need your help to find two men wanted for robbing a Lizard's Thicket at gunpoint on July 27 at Elmwood Avenue.
Teen wanted for murder in Sumter turns himself in
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A murder suspect wanted in connection to an attempted armed robbery has turned himself in. De’Quan Stevens,17, turned himself in to Sumter Police Department officers Saturday night. He is being held at the Sumter County Sheriff’s…
Man found dead in wrecked car on I-20 didn't die from crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say they found a body in a wrecked car on Interstate 20 in South Carolina, but the man didn't die in the crash. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 48-year-old Marcus Wilson's body was found…
3 found dead in SC home; cause of death unknown for 2 women
CLOVER, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say three people have been found dead inside a South Carolina house, but they haven't figured out what killed two of them. York County Coroner Sabrina Gast said 45-year-old Thomas Gardner was found dead of…
Sheriff: Inmate with 10 cellphone violations planned killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A sheriff says an inmate serving a murder sentence in a South Carolina prison orchestrated the revenge killing of a woman from behind bars using contraband cellphones. Laurens County Sheriff Don Reynolds said there is little…
Two Sumter men facing multiple drug trafficking charges
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two Midlands men are facing drug trafficking charges after Sumter deputies found marijuana and heroin in their car while serving a warrant. Lorenzo Blackwell,29, is being charged with Possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Trafficking methamphetamine…
Man arrested, teen wanted in Sumter double murder
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A man is custody and a is teen wanted after two men were killed in an attempted armed robbery at a residence on Bowman Drive back on July 25th.…
Man found dead in Columbia park identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-A man who was found dead in Rosewood Park Friday morning has been identified. Hunter Craig Hollingsworth,58, was found unresponsive sitting on a park bench at 8:30a.m. at the intersection of Montgomery Street and South Holly Street.…
Driver killed after being ejected from car identified
RICHLAND COUTNY,SC (WOLO)-One person died after being ejected from their car on I-20 Saturday morning. Nicholas Karl Wright,28, died his car ran off the road and flipped several times. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says an autopsy indicated the cause…
SC National Guard members deploying for Operation Spartan Shield
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Around 100 of South Carolina's bravest are on their way to the middle east. Friday (8/2) afternoon members of the South Carolina National…
GOP members gather in the Midlands for 52nd Silver Elephant Gala
Republicans from across the state gathered tonight in celebration.
RCSD: Teen made racist remarks and threatened to shoot up Midlands school
A 16-year-old Cardinal Newman student has been expelled after videos surfaced of the student making racist comments and threatening to shoot up the school, according to Richland County Sheriff's Office.
Entenmann's recalls popular snack in 36 states, including South Carolina
(COLUMBIA, SC) --- Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Entenmann's Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies that come in the 5 pack Mini Chocolate Chip variety. According to the Food and Drug Administration…
Members of SC National Guard deploy to the Middle East
NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) -- Around 100 of South Carolina's bravest are on their way to the Middle East. Friday afternoon members of the South Carolina National Guard gathered in the gym at Newberry College before…
Some Richland County Council members call for penny tax audit results to be released
Several Richland County council members want to bring to light where taxpayer dollars towards the Penny Transportation Project have gone.
Man accused of being a "peeping tom" in a North road restroom
The Orangeburg county Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a man accused of taking video in a North Road restroom. According to officials, 20 year old Tory Lorenzo Haynes, has been charged with one…
Restaurant raises more than $3,000 for Lexington Deputy Roy Hall
A restaurant is helping out the family of Lexington Deputy Roy Hall, who was seriously hurt in June when a drunk driver crashed into him head-on. Hall is now out of the hospital, but faces a long road to recovery.
One person shot during attempted robbery on Wildwood Lane
Kershaw County deputies say one person was shot during an attempted robbery overnight on Friday on Wildwood Lane.
