Ex-SC attorney jailed for fraud blogs about ‘redshirt’ year
A former South Carolina prosecutor jailed for wire fraud has launched a blog to document what he’s calling his “redshirt year” in prison.
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US Marshals: Armed robbery suspect has ties to Columbia
Jacksonville, Fl (WOLO)--A man wanted for armed robbery in Florida may be in the Midlands. A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service says Kenny Eleazar robbed a Jacksonville, FL hardware store at…
Body of missing boater recovered on Lake Wateree
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials say they found the body of a woman who jumped into Lake Wateree Sunday night and did not come back up. A spokesperson for the Department of Natural Resources says…
RCSD arrest man accused of robbing, shooting man during 'Let Go' app sale
RICHLAND CO, SC (WOLO) -- A Richland County man is behind bars after deputies say he shot someone during a meeting for an online sale gone terribly wrong. 24 year old Jakeise Caldwell…
The White Dress Project brings awareness to health concern for women
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Monday night women of the midlands gathered to bring awareness to the White Dress Project. The White Dress Project raises funds for research to…
Deputies give safety tips after woman claims man followed her at local business
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Deputies are urging shoppers to be vigilant after a Midlands woman claims she was followed while shopping at a local Walmart. Amanda Belin says her Friday night trip to the Walmart on…
Event raises awareness of genetic condition 'Fragile X'
Dozens gather at the state house to bring awareness to a genetic disorder known as Fragile X
New UofSC president says he's eager to work with students, faculty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --In his introductory press conference, Bob Caslen said he is eager to move past the controversy surrounding his appointment and help the students and faculty succeed in any way he can.…
Wife of Lexington Co. deputy seriously hurt in crash thanks community for support
Lexington County, S.C. (WOLO) --- More than $30,000 has been raised so far to help a Lexington Co. deputy that was seriously injured in a crash back in June. A drunk driver hit…
Missing boater's body found near Jutty Point
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources say they found a missing boater's body, who was last seen near Lake Wateree.
Victim trying to sell car via LetGo app shot, suspect arrested: RCSD
An arrest has been made in one of several shooting incidents over the weekend in Richland County.
UofSC's president-elect addresses comments about binge drinking, sexual assault
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - President-elect Lt. General Robert Caslen held his first press conference Monday since being voted in as the University of South Carolina's next president. The…
Lane closure to begin on SC Highway 277 as crews start work on new bridge
South Carolina highway crews are closing a lane on the main highway north out of downtown Columbia as they prepare to build a new bridge.
Man gets 5 years for blackmailing woman out of $18,000
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - An investigator says a woman swindled out of $18,000 became so paranoid someone was going to attack her that she didn't even want to be interviewed in a room with windows. A judge ordered Mike Phillips…
District Court sets limits on student-led prayer in SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WLOS) — A South Carolina District Court has set limits on student-led prayer in the state. https://www.facebook.com/americanhumanist/photos/a.310155230194/10162323692975195/?type=3 According to a Greenville County Schools representative, on Thursday, the court issued a permanent injunction requiring the school district to continue…
Deputies investigate shooting in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOL)-Deputies are investigating a shooting that put one man in the hospital Saturday morning. The incident happened at 12:37 a.m. in the 400 block of Rockhaven Drive. The victim told deputies that he was going to visit…
More school districts join no snow days pilot project
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) - More school districts are joining a South Carolina experiment to have kids learn at home on days when roads are too icy for school buses. The Independent Mail reports that there weren't enough snow days last…
Deputies investigate shooting in parking lot of club Laroice
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after someone was shot inside a club parking lot Saturday morning. The incident happened just before 3:00a.m. at Club Laroice in the 100 block of Carrie Anderson Road. Deputies say the victim had…
Deputies:Man shot during attempt to buy car through LetGo app
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are looking for two men who shot someone during an apparent internet exchange Friday night. The shooting happened at 9:50p.m. at the Rush's in the 2600 block of Broad River Road. The victim told deputies…
USC's next chapter begins after debate among Board of Trustees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some members of the University of Board of Trustees say the thought of losing General Robert Caslen to another school would hurt USC’s national prominence. “The damage has been…
Former jailer arrested for sexual conduct with a minor
PICKENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A former Pickens County Detention Center officer is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Raymond Whitmire, 50, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor after investigators say he…
Meet the person selected as the 29th President of UofSC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Who is General Robert Caslen? Caslen is a retired Lieutenant General and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and holds a Master's of Business Administration…
Man accused of repeatedly using steel toe boots to beat, kick woman in face, choke with blanket
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff Office has arrested a Neeces man accused of Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence of High and Aggravated Nature, Malicious Injury to Personal Property.…
Orangeburg man accused of pulling gun on officers arrested
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) --The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department has arrested 41 year old Timothy Hampton accused of several crimes, including pulling a gun on approaching Investigators. According to authorities,…
