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Sumter Police continues recovery efforts for five-year-old Nevaeh Adams

Sumter Police say they have enough forensic evidence to charge Daunte Johnson with the murder of five-year-old Nevaeh Adams.

Church security conference aims to keep houses of worship safe

Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- An area insurance company that insures churches is determined to keep houses of worship safe. This, just 24 hours after police say a gunman tried to rob members of a church, Shooting one person during a 6AM Sunday…

Thousands attend American Idol auditions in Columbia, hoping to get that golden ticket

On Monday, the first round of auditions for American Idol were held at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia. Anyone who is a legal U.S. resident and between the ages of 15 and 28 were eligible to register and audition.

AAA estimates more South Carolinians to hit the road for Labor Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready for the unofficial end to those summer vacations? You are not alone. According to AAA Carolinas, 502,640 South Carolinians will hit the road for one last vacation. The number is a 3% increase from…

Sumter Police Chief says based on forensic evidence Nevaeh Adams is deceased

Sumter Police are scheduled to hold a news conference at three o'clock Monday afternoon about a case that has rocked the state.

City to commemorate Women's Equality Day, "She Did Day"

Monday City of Columbia plans Proclaim August 26th as #SheDid Day along with Historic Columbia, and the Women’s Rights Empowerment Network (WREN).

One injured after overnight shooting on Benedict Street

Columbia Police say one man is hurt after an overnight shooting on the 62 hundred block of Benedict Street.

ABC Columbia has live coverage of American Idol auditions in Columbia today

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The search for the next Superstar is on! It's that time of the year where singers across the country start warming up their vocal…

Cardinal Newman School gets new slogan after racist videos, threat

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A private Catholic high school is South Carolina has unveiled a new slogan after a student was accused of making racist videos and threatening his school. The State newspaper reports the new motto for Cardinal Newman…

Beto O'Rourke to visit Benedict College on Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke will visit Benedict College on Tuesday. This marks his fifth trip to the Palmetto State and his first trip back since the mass shooting in El Paso. The event will be…

Kamala Harris takes part in South Carolina black pride events

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Kamala Harris spent a couple of days in South Carolina amid her presidential run. On Friday, Harris attended black pride events in the Columbia area. She participated in a happy hour at Gold Den with actress…

SC plans ribbon cutting ceremony at Volvo's I-26 interchange

RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina is planning a celebration to open a new interchange on Interstate 26 for Volvo Cars plant in Berkeley County. Gov. Henry McMaster is joining state commerce and transportation officials as well as local leaders…

1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting near Coastal Carolina University

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one man was killed and a second person injured in a shooting at a gas station near a South Carolina university. The Horry County Coroner's Office said 24-year-old Jamarr White died at the hospital…

Police looking for man who shot someone during armed church robbery

Forest Acres Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting at a local church Sunday morning.

2-alarm fire damages condominiums

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia fire crews responded to a fire on Bush River Rd. at 7:30 Sunday morning. Firefighters say several apartments were damaged in one building, no injuries were reported. A spokesperson for the department…

Suspect identified in Columbia officer-involved shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have identified the suspect in an early morning officer-involved shooting. The shooting happened shortly before 3:00 a.m. in the Food Lion parking lot on Broad River Road. An officer attempted a traffic stop on a Dodge…

Emergency drill planned at V.C. Summer nuclear plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Emergency officials in South Carolina are joining Dominion Energy for an exercise to test their plans in case there is an emergency at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant in Fairfield County. The training practice will take…

Lawsuit: Ex-Citadel staffer drugged, sexually abused cadet

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A student at The Citadel sued an ex-instructor who he says agreed not to discipline him in exchange for sex. Former Citadel Lt. Col.…

Summer Concert Series ending with its last live concert for the summer

The City of Columbia live outdoor summer concert series will be hosting its last hot music event tonight.

SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- SLED is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happen just before 3 a.m. Saturday. The incident happened at 1013 Broad River Road. https://twitter.com/ColumbiaPDSC/status/1165275550811873280 Two Columbia police officers responded to the scene. One of those officers were injured, but has…