SC counties struggling to keep EMT's, paramedics in the field
Several counties across South Carolina are having a tough time recruiting and retaining emergency medical technicians (EMT's) and paramedics.
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Orangeburg man charged with the hit and run of a SC Highway Patrol trooper
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says an Orangeburg man is charged with the hit and run at a SC Highway Patrol traffic during a traffic safety checkpoint earlier this month.
Reported stolen truck leads deputies to drug arrest
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say a deputy spotted a truck that had been reported stolen in Richland County pulling into a convenience store on Edmund Highway Wednesday. Investigators say Robert Williams,…
Lexington Police searching for man accused of using stolen credit card
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police are searching for a man accused of using a stolen credit card. Police say they are looking for the individual pictured. According to police, the person…
Truck runs into building
S. Congaree, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials say a truck ran into a building in the South Congaree community Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 1:30 pm on Main St. A spokesperson for the county say five…
Newberry man sentenced in 2017 Vista shooting
A Newberry man has been sentenced for a charge in connection with a shooting in the Vista in 2017.
Richland Library hosts after hours Teen Lock-In
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland Library is giving some area teenagers a chance to spend a little bit of their summer break enjoying a Friday night out. The library is hosting a special…
Sheriff's Departments offer property checks while you are away
Richland and Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--During the summer months a lot of people like to get away for a while, unfortunately criminals know that as well. Law enforcement officers say property crimes typically increase during the summer. Its with that…
Suspect wanted for burglarizing business on Florence Highway
Sumter County deputies need your help to find a man accused of robbing a local business on Tuesday on Florence Highway.
West Main Street closed after drunk driver crashes through poles and traffic lights
Lexington Police say the intersection of West Main Street and Gibson Road is closed after an overnight collision.
DHEC and PALSS encourage South Carolinians to get HIV and STD testings this week
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other STD's this week for National HIV testing day. "We have an alarming…
SC legislators return to Statehouse one more time to talk to budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - Lawmakers were back at the Statehouse Tuesday (6/25) for a one day special session. It'll be the last time they're here for 2019. The House and Senate were voting on Governor Henry McMaster's 28 budget…
Military families get a huge Starbucks salute with new store
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday Starbucks dedicated a military family store in Columbia. The new Starbucks location is at 9007 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223. All of the stores…
More hemp farms sprout up in 34 counties across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --More and more hemp farms are springing up around South Carolina. In the past year, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has granted more than 100 hemp farm permits, and…
SC Attorney General cracks down on illegal robocalls
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is pushing to give robocalls the dial tone. Tuesday June 25th, 2019, Alan Wilson took part in a nationwide campaign aimed at building public awareness to fight illegal robocalls. Officials…
Ariana Grande set to perform in Columbia in December
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop-star Ariana Grande will be heading to the city's capitol in December. Ariana Grande announced in a tweet on Thursday about the additional…
Orangeburg County murder suspect arrested for June 15 deadly shooting
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A murder suspect has been arrested for a deadly shooting on June 15 off Edisto Drive near Orangeburg. Leroy Bowers, 35, has been charged with one count each of murder and possession of a weapon during…
Traffic Alert UPDATE: Two Notch Road reopens after overturned dump truck
rThe Columbia Fire Department says Two Notch Road is shutdown due to an overturned dump truck.
Possible Hepatitis A exposure at Midlands Hardee's restaurant
SC Department of Health and Environmental Control says customers who at a local fast food restaurant in Columbia might have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus.
SCDNR offering courtesy boat inspections ahead of Fourth of July holiday
SCDNR will be offering free boat inspections on South Carolina waterways between June 30th and July 7th.
Section of Walking Trail at Riverfront Park closed for storm clean up
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Clean up is underway on a portion of Riverfront Park. According to City officials, a section of the walking trail at Riverfront Park will be closed today, June 25 to remove debris left after recent storms, the…
City of Columbia parks help teens cool off with Dive-In Movie
Columbia SC (WOLO) --- It is officially summer and there's no doubt it feels like it outside. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is trying helping area teenagers bring a little "chill" to…
1-20 Eastbound at US 1 back open after dump truck hits bridge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--I-20 Eastbound at US 1 in Lexington County is now open say South Carolina Department of Transportation officials. The SCDOT had closed I-20 EB in Lexington County at US 1 due to…
Deputies: Man charged for taking over $30K for unfinished work
Orangeburg County deputies say they arrested a man accused of taking thousands of dollars for construction work he never started.
I-20 east at U.S. 1 is blocked after dump truck hits overpass bridge
South Carolina Highway Patrol says I-20 east at mile marker 58 will be blocked after a dump truck hit the U.S. 1 overpass bridge today.
