Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- A former correctional officer at Trenton Correctional Institution has been arrested. SCDC says 24 year old Kembria Merriweather is accused of providing contraband to an inmate and misconduct in office. According to authorities,…
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- A Cordova man accused of burglarizing a home, was taken into custody after deputies say they arrived at the home as we was coming out. Orangeburg County Deputies were called…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the legislative session set to begin in less than two weeks, lawmakers are considering a bill that toughens the state’s stance on drunk driving. This bill, if…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina lawmakers are reacting to the news of the US airstrike in Iran. South Carolina's Democratic Congressman, James Clyburn, tweeted this reaction. " The President’s unilateral action places our…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--U.S. Representative Joe Wilson is reacting to the airstrike from his office in West Columbia. The Republican was in town Friday to announce his legislative agenda for the…
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man is accused of starting the new year by setting fire to an apartment complex that served him with an eviction notice on New Year's Eve. News outlets report Forrest Lavery West…
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after an apartment fire at Colonial Village off West Avenue today.
United States Geological Survey officials say an 1.8 magnitude earthquake appeared near Cayce this morning.
(CNN/WCBD) Winnsboro, SC--- A 30 year old man and his nine year old daughter were fatally shot in a hunting accident in South Carolina on New Year's day. Authorities say while their hunting…
Sumter County deputies say an accused reckless driver caused around $80k in damages on Peach Orchard Road in November.
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)---Bond has been denied for a Gadsenman accused of carjacking a woman less than a day after his release from Prison Tuesday. Orangeburg County deputies arrested 29 year old Lamar Barnes just 12…
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Three weeks ago, troopers say drunk driver crashed into a former Army helicopter near Columbia International Airport that saw action in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. The Celebrate Freedom…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now that the holidays are over , when you get rid of that Christmas tree, why not turn it into mulch? Keep The Midlands Beautiful is once again holding…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As we head into the new year one travel group says gas prices will be lower in 2020. Gas Buddy is forecasting gas prices this year will be two…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As we begin a new year and a new decade, many people have resolutions or goals that they'd like to achieve. For a lot of people, they want to eat healthier…
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released surveillance images of a person caught on camera breaking into a Lochmore Drive home on January 1.
Sumter Police say a runaway teenage girl who's been missing since December was found safe on New Year's Day.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is asking the federal government to adjust some rules to help the state's hemp farmers. The department says it has concerns over the USDA's testing requirements. For example, state officials say the…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland School District One has a new board member. New Year's Eve was also election day for voters in District One. Attorney Jonathan Milling won Tuesday's special…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The cleanup effort got underway early this morning from last night's famously hot new years celebration. Officials with the event say an estimated 30,000 people attended Tuesday night's event.…
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Lexington say a second suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting that ended in three deaths in West Columbia. Investigators say Jeremy Cornish is charged with three counts of murder in connection with…
Sumter, Co. (WOLO)-- Sumter Co. deputies say a man who tried to avoid a license checkpoint was wanted for murder in Tennessee. Investigators say on Monday Rasheen Greenwood drove through a home's lawn to avoid the checkpoint on Avenue-A in…
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after deputies discovered a 23-year-old’s body Wednesday morning. A deputy found the body of Montrel Epps, 23, off McCray's…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can have a beer or glass of wine in the New year at basketball games at Colonial Life Arena. The University of South Carolina released details on the new alcohol policy. According to South Carolina Athletics…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Here's to a healthy and happy 2020. ABC Columbia News wishes you a Happy New year. Join us at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm for a look at the day's top stories and a year in review. Plus,…
