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Suspicious fire near Broome Mill Road under investigation

Fairfield County Fire Service officials say they are investigating a suspicious fire on Saturday at Highway 321 south.

14-year-old missing from West Columbia, for second time

WEST COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A West Columbia teen that was found safe nearly two months ago, has been reported missing . West Columbia police say Nazareth Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta,14, was last seen on Decatur Street heading towards Highway 302 in the City of West Columbia…

Columbia man drowns in pond Saturday night

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Columbia man drowned while trying to get his boat to shore Saturday night. The incident happened at 8:00p.m. in a pond located at Bookman Loop and Monticello Road. David C. Green,57, died at the scene…

Shaw Air Force Base Senior Airman dies due to health complications

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –A Senior Airman stationed at Shaw Air Force Base died from health complications Saturday. This is the third airman to die in the span of two weeks. Aaron Hall, 30, passed away from health complications…

Ten families displaced after apartment fire in West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Ten families are without a home after an apartment fire in West Columbia Saturday afternoon. Multiple crews responded the the fire at the Riverbanks Retreat Apartments on Comanchee Trail around…

Free concerts and movies on the Waterway this summer

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Sun News reports that the Myrtle Beach neighborhood is announcing the lineup for the second annual Grande Dunes Summer Movies and Concert Series. You can enjoy the events for free, while overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. The Sun…

Lesbian couple sues over South Carolina's foster care waiver

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is again at the center of federal litigation spawned by a waiver allowing a state-contracted foster care agency to deny services to same-sex and non-Christian families. A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday accuses the…

Lowcountry lawmaker pushing for swim classes in public schools, again

State lawmakers are out of session for the summer, but South Carolina State Representative Wendell Gilliard is already looking ahead. Rep.s Gilliard is planning to introduce legislation next session that would add swimming classes to the public school curriculum This…

Lexington police:Man wanted for domestic violence and burglary turns himself in

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-A man wanted for domestic violence and burglary has turned himself into police. Jamal Theron Davis, 30, is being charged with second-degree Domestic violence and first-degree Burglary. Lexington police say on May 26th, Davis broke into his estranged…

10th Annual Tasty Tomato Festival scheduled for July 13th

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 10th annual Tasty Tomato Festival is set for Saturday, July 13th. The festival, hosted by Sustainable Midlands will celebrate the taste of freshness. Organizers say the annual festival…

USC volunteers hold Give It Up For Good Yard Sale

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A majority of University of South Carolina students have gone home for the summer, but that doesn't mean that all of their belongs went along with them. For the 9th year, USC Eco-Reps plan to go…

Defense rests in Day 13 of Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- After more than a week of testimony, the defense rests their case in Day 13 the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial. Ever since the prosecution rested their case…

Police: Teen charged in the fatal shooting death of 19-year-old

The Sumter Police Department has charged a 17-year-old in connection with a fatal shooting of a 19-year-old on Thursday in the 500 block of S. Lafayette Drive in Sumter.

Richland Co. arrest 16 people involved in solicitation of prostitution at local hotel

The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested 16 individuals charged with solicitation of prostitution.

RCSD investigating shooting at Economy Inn

The Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating a shooting where a man was shot at the Economy Inn near Broad River Road.

Gaston man accused of firing shots at Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle with a deputy inside

The Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of firing shots at a marked Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle with a deputy inside.

Country Music Star promotes Lake Murray tourism in hometown

[gtxvideo vid='vsei4Hk0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vsei4Hk0.jpg' vtitle='Country Music Star promotes tourism in hometown Lake Murray'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A Nashville country music artist will be promoting tourism in his home town, right here in the Midlands. The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Office announced…

Jury hears from medical professionals in day 13 of Timothy Jones trial

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Music, sun, and a million (or so) boats - Drift Jam 2019 is here

https://youtu.be/Hqj9ktP--wY LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO)-For the sixth summer, a stack of bands and thousands of lovers of music and lake will descend on the area of Spence Island for a day of live entertainment and fund raising with the Drift…

Graduation time: Airport HS Seniors receive diplomas

[gtxvideo vid='3Q18q3Aq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3Q18q3Aq.jpg' vtitle='Graduation time: Airport HS Graduation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's graduation time in the Midlands. Hundreds of Midlands high school students walked across the stage Thursday. Students at Airport High School held their graduation ceremony at Eagle Stadium.…