Sumter man accused of attacking woman with blade
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Sentencing Phase continues in trial of Father found guilty in death of 5 children
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Hampton Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in City of Columbia today
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- Get ready for a new facility in the City of Columbia. City officials will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new neighborhood center at Hampton Park. City officials say the new 3,000 square foot center will…
Midlands family speaks out after home burglarized for second time, suspects wanted
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are seeking the public's help finding a man wanted for burglarizing a Midlands home. The incident happened on May 24th in the 1600 block of Bradley Drive. Police say…
Lexington deputy recovers after being struck head on by alleged drunk driver
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) --- A Lexington County deputy continues to recover today after SC Troopers say his car was hit by a drunk driver. According to Highway Patrol, the…
RCSD: Man in connection to multiple auto break-ins, stolen vehicle and card theft arrested
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a teenager for charged of a stolen vehicle and breaking into a vehicle.
"This would be the final nail in the coffin": Family members call for jury to spare Timothy Jones's life
[gtxvideo vid='olD4Wq1N' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/olD4Wq1N.jpg' vtitle='Jones Sentencing J10'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Family members of a Lexington County father found guilty for the murders of his five children state their case as to why Timothy Jones Jr. should not receive the death penalty.…
The fight for higher pay for teachers continues as SC Education Oversight Committee meets
The Legislature might not be in the session but the fight for higher pay for teachers continues in the State House.
RCSD searching for missing 22-year old suffering from medical condition
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching a missing 22-year-old suffering from a medical condition.
RCSD: Blythewood man charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child
RICHLAND COUNTY., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they have arrested 32 year old Antonio Singleton charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child. According to authorities, deputies were…
SC will be getting new paper-based voting system in time for 2020 elections
South Carolina announces the contract of a new statewide voting system, but the system will be paper-based and replacing the state's paperless system that's been in place since 2004.
Lane closure for Killian Road westbound over I-77 starts tonight
South Carolina Department of Transportation officials say a lane closure on Killian Road westbound over I-77 starts tonight at 7 p.m.
South Caroline funeral home to honor unclaimed veteran
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina funeral home is asking people to come to the funeral of a 75-year-old Navy veteran who has no family to claim him. Caughman Harman Funeral Home said the funeral for Petty Officer Third…
Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Richland County on Saturday. The incident happened in the 400 block of Summit Townes Way at 8:00 p.m. Richland…
Audit finds Clemson doesn't complete some summer camp checks
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - An audit of summer camps at Clemson University found a lack of background checks for some staffers. The audit obtained by The Greenville News found that several camps were failing to run returning staffers through the…
Benedict College launches first graduate program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Benedict College has launched the first graduate program in the school's 149-year history. The State reports the Masters of Business Administration program will open to its first group of students on July 1. The program, announced…
107-year-old World War II veteran shares his experience at D-Day event
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Dozens of people got to meet and greet some of America's heroes in Columbia Saturday. The National Guard hosted a D-day event at the South Carolina Military Museum. The event…
Kamala Harris defends criminal justice record during speech in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back in the Midlands Saturday for the states NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. Harris was this years keynote speaker. She took time to defend her record as…
Man sent to hospital after incident at Earlewood Park, Columbia PD investigating
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police are investigating an incident at Earlewood Park that sent one man to the hospital. Officials say on Saturday around 4:45 p.m. a bystander came across a man who had injuries…
Kroger recalls some berries over possible Hepatitis A contamination
(CNN)-Federal officials are warning consumers to avoid certain brands of frozen berries sold at Kroger and other grocery stores over fears of Hepatitis A virus contamination. The berries were sold nationwide under the grocery store's "private selection" brand. The contamination was discovered…
Latta police looking for missing elderly woman
LATTA,SC (WOLO)- An elderly woman has been reported missing by the Latta Police Department. Jaxie Rogers,85, was last seen on June 7th at 2:07 p.m. leaving the IGA on Richardson Street in Latta, according to police. Police also say Rogers…
Darius Rucker raises more than $2 million for St. Jude children's hospital
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - Music star Darius Rucker has now raised more than $2 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee. The singer's 10th annual "Darius & Friends" benefit concert on Monday raised a record-breaking $425,000. “I was…
Dozens of SC churches fund private Emanuel documentary premiere
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dozens of Lowcountry Churches are helping pay for the private premiere of the Emanuel Church Documentary. "This documentary that’s been put together has allowed us to come together again," said Craig Tuck, Volunteer Organizer for the premiere.…
Man Charged with Felony DUI in crash that seriously injured a Lexington deputy
LEXINGTON, SC (SC)-A man is being charged with Felony DUI after crashing head on into a Lexington county deputies truck Saturday morning. The wreck happened around 5:55 a.m. on South Lake Drive…
Gun Violence Awareness event in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='D4UCNS0C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/D4UCNS0C.jpg' vtitle='Gun Violence Awareness events in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Coroner’s Office to raise awareness of gun violence. On Saturday June 8th, there will be…
