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.
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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,…
Gamecocks greet the fans during Pigskin Poets
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Gamecock football players traded in their helmets and pads for books Friday, greeting the fans for Pigskin Poets. Several members of the gamecock football team,…
Protesters disapprove of Board's vote to make Caslen president of USC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Ahead of the Board of Trustees meeting Friday morning, students and faculty marched from the Tree of Knowledge to the Alumni Center,…
Jill Biden scheduled to return to Palmetto state
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) ---- On Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2019, Jill Biden, the wife of Former Vice President and now Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden will travel to Charleston, South Carolina. During the trip Biden is expected…
Big Red Barn Retreat hosts Summer Benefit Concert to benefit veterans and active military
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A local non profit is helping veterans and active military who are suffering from PTSD. An outdoor summer concert in Blythewood Friday night will help benefit that program. The annual Summer…
Retired General Robert Caslen voted to lead USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After receiving a vote of no confidence, the University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees voted to elect Robert Caslen's nomination to be the next president of the…
Caught-on-camera: Woman wanted in sports bar brawl behind bars
Deputies say a 23-year-old woman is behind bars following an assault at a sports bar that was caught on surveillance.
Newberry police need help locating robbery suspect
(Newberry Police Department) NEWBERRY,SC (WOLO)---- The Newberry Police need your help identifying and locating this man accused ofnbreaking into a fitness gym and stealing money. Accroding authorities, on July 14, 2019 a white male subject broke into Unique Fitness located…
Suspect wanted for theft of tablet at Orangeburg BBQ restaurant
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety have released photos of a suspect they say stole a tablet from a local restaurant.
USC Board of Trustees meeting now on Presidential Search
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- University of South Carolina Board of Trustees are meeting to discuss the Presidential Search. The Board convened at 10am and went in to Excecutive Session around 10:30am. ABC Columbia's Tim Scott is at the Board meeting and…
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Summer Book Sale
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland Library is giving you a chance to increase your book, music and movie collection during their summer book sale. The library will have more than 30 thousand gently used books, CD's and DVD's available…
Fire Marshal investigating late night house fire
Coumbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says the Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire on Lilton Rd. late Thursday night. Firefighters say they arrived at the home around 12:30am.…
