Consumer: Lexington Car Seat Checks this week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington Police Department wants to help make sure your little ones are safe in the car. This week is Child Passenger Safety Week and all week officers will…
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Solar farms show resilience during hurricanes, severe weather
Solar farms are growing in South Carolina, because of its sustainability. Whenever the sun is shining, they are generating power. But the sun doesn't always shine, like during severe weather.
Man injured in gas station shooting in Sumter, charged with murder
One of three men injured during a gang-related shooting on Sept 9 at the Hop In (Sunoco) in Sumter is now charged with murder, according to the Sumter Police Department.
Police investigating shooting at Allen University
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police at Allen University are investigating an overnight shooting. Investigators say it happened around 10pm Monday night near the intersection of Hampton and Pine Streets on the university's campus. A spokesperson for the university says two students…
Woman's body found in ditch with two gunshot wounds on SC Highway 121
Newberry County deputies say a woman was found dead in a ditch with two gunshot wounds on SC Highway 121 near Drayton Street overnight.
2020 candidates campaign at Galivants Ferry Stump
Horry County,SC (WOLO)- An important night in the run up to the Democratic primary. Four of the presidential hopefuls stopped by at the historic Galivants Ferry stump. An old tradition with a new twist.…
Reward still being offered in 7 year old near deadly hit and run
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Seven years ago today, Columbia police say a woman's life was changed forever when she was struck by a car in a hit and run. Investigators say…
Attack on oil processing facilities not impacting SC gas prices, yet
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- An attack over the weekend at one of the world's largest oil processing facilities has resulted in a crippling effect on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia,…
A preview of the historic Galivant's Ferry political stop in Horry County
Horry Co., SC (WOLO) --- Monday night Democratic Presidential candidates head to the historic Galivant's Ferry for an old fashioned stump in Horry county. ABC Columbia's Alexis Frazier is there and brings us a…
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Pete Buttigieg discusses importance of South Carolina to his campaign
South Bend (Ind.) Mayor Pete Buttigieg, one of the Democratic candidates running for President, is increasing his campaign’s presence in the Palmetto State, opening his first campaign office in South Carolina off of Bush River Road in Columbia.
Local Living: Greek Fest preps, ZOOFari, Monday Movies
We've got a lot going on in the Midlands this week. So grab your calendar and let's take a look at Local Living.
Florence community outraged over longtime Sam's Club greeter being 'laid off'
Florence is rallying around an autistic man who was put on leave from a Sam's Club after working as a greeter for more than two decades.
Lexington man facing multiple charges for drugs, weapons
Lexington County deputies have charged a man after tracing property reported as stolen back to his address, where they found drugs, guns and a commercial trailer with an altered vehicle identification number.
Bringing light to suicide prevention in S.C.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it's a time to bring the health problem to light. Suicide can be prevented, yet continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States.
Deputies: West Columbia man accused of distributing, smoking marijuana around children
A West Columbia man was arrested after distributing and smoking marijuana in front of his children, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
RCSD release video of suspect wanted in armed robbery of Wilson Boulevard Family Dollar
The Richland County Sheriff's Department have released surveillance video of a man wanted on armed robbery charges, of a Family Dollar Store.
Update: Kershaw deputies say man accused of stabbing neighbor won't face attempted murder charge
KCSO say a man accused of stabbing his neighbor after a dispute will be charged with first degree assault instead of attempted murder.
Suspect arrested for fatal hit and run on U.S. Highway 321
Lexington County deputies say one man is arrested after being accused of causing a fatal hit and run on U.S. Highway 321.
SC Department of Corrections looking for inmate who walked away from Reentry center
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Officials are looking for an inmate who walked out of a detention center Sunday morning. The South Carolina Department of Corrections says inmate Shane Adams,39, walked away from Livesay Correctional Institution and Reentry Center around 11:30am. Adams is…
Man found walking down street with gunshot wound dies at hospital
RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- A man who was found walking in the road after being shot has died. A Richland County deputy found John Louis Green,33, walking in the 7200 block of Clifford Drive Saturday morning. Green was taken to a…
RCSD investigating shooting at local bar
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating a shooting at a local bar Sunday morning. The shooting happened aroung 3:30am at the My Place Bar in the 7700 block of Caludia Drive. When deputies arrived they found out that the man…
Buttigieg campaigning across South Carolina to start work week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Mayor Pete Buttigieg is returning to South Carolina as he continues his campaign in hopes of earning the Democratic presidential nomination. On Monday, he'll attend a breakfast with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce before heading to…
Ex-SC Chief Justice Toal takes over nuclear debacle cases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina chief justice will oversee all court cases around the pair of nuclear reactors abandoned during construction in South Carolina. An order from the state Supreme Court says former Chief Justice Jean Toal…
Tagovailoa leads No. 2 Alabama to 47-23 victory over South Carolina
Tua Tagovailoa threw for a career-high 444 yards and tied his personal best with five touchdowns to help No. 2 Alabama open Southeastern Conference play with a 47-23 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.
'The Zone' at Williams Brice Stadium gets new name
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The zone at Williams-Brice stadium has a new name. The University of South Carolina announced it will now be known as the Founders Zone thanks to a partnership…
