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SCDMV releasing new trackable, temporary tags

The SC Department of Motor Vehicles announced new trackable, temporary license plates on SC vehicles that directly ties to its owner.

School of slain student reaches out to parents

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--We're learning more about the child killed in a shooting Tuesday in Lexington Co. Lexington Coroner Margaret Fisher says 8-year-old Mason Hanahan died after…

Alcorn Middle offers free community health and wellness fair

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Alcorn Middle school is working to promote better health. In order to pass their efforts on to members of the community they are hosting a free health and wellness fair they promise will have a…

THE LATEST: Jones murder trial underway

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Drive-by shooting injures one on Hunt Road in Lexington

Lexington County deputies say one person was shot after a drive-by shooting on Hunt Road just off Platt Springs Road this morning.

Fatal collision I-26 west bound near exit 209 leaves traffic delays

CHARLESTON S.C. (WOLO)- According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, I-26 West from Charleston is experiencing high traffic due to a fatal collision. Officials hope to have the interstate cleared by 7 am. Commuters to Columbia from Charleston are being detoured…

CPD: 21 year old arrested in connection with Greene Street arson

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they have arrested 21 year old Frank John Wilberding in connection with an arson on Greene Street Tuesday morning. According to Columbia Police, Wilberding was arrested shortly before noon Tuesday near the intersection of…

Convicted sex offender gets 25 years for Lexington Kidnapping, Assault, and Carjacking

Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor announced the sentence for a Gilbert man they say plead guilty to kidnapping and assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct against…

CPD searching for individuals involved in shooting on King Street

The Columbia Police Department has released surveillance video of an active shooting in efforts to find the individuals responsible.

Opening statements set the tone for Timothy Jones murder trial

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Timothy Jones murder trial got underway Tuesday in Lexington county as the prosecution and defense set the tone for the death penalty trial. Attorneys representing the prosecution…

Columbia man crosses off winning $250,000 lottery off his checklist

A Columbia couple will crossing things off their to-do list after the husband won $250,000 from a lottery scratch-off.

Deputies searching for man after reports of armed robbery at local bank

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is responded to an armed robbery at the TD Bank on Farrow Road.

Swansea boil water advisory put in place Friday is lifted

Swansea, SC (WOLO) --- Several areas in the Town of Swansea that were placed under a water boil advisory Friday May 10th, 2019, are in the clear. The water boil advisory has been lifted and residents in the impacted areas…

SCDNR offering boating safety tips and reminders

Do you know what you should do before you leave your home for a day on the water?

Lexington County Coroner identifies child fatally shot in reported home invasion

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Coroner says it has identified a child who was fatally shot during a reported home invasion off Cedar Vale Drive. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, an eight-year-old resident of the home, Mason Hanahan, was…

Law Enforcement Memorial Service in Lexington County

[gtxvideo vid='6OSerQQU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6OSerQQU.jpg' vtitle='Law Enforcement Memorial Service in Lexington County'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Law Enforcement in Lexington County gathered to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Officers from Lexington County’s 15 law enforcement agencies attended the…

Deputies still searching for man who fatally shot a child during home invasion

Deputies say that the suspect could be suffering from a gunshot wound when he was shot during the home invasion.

Columbia Police detain male in connection with Greene St Arson, properties owned by SC Governor

[gtxvideo vid='eeEpMXl4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eeEpMXl4.jpg' vtitle='Update: Arson Investigation Greene St , properties owned'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police announced they, along with Columbia Fire Investigators and SLED, have arrested 21 year old Frank John Wilberding in connection with the Greene Street fire…

Live Update: Timothy Jones Death Penalty Trial

[gtxvideo vid='MKZ4d9M6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MKZ4d9M6.jpg' vtitle='Live Update: Timothy Jones Death Penalty Trial'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Opening statements in the Capital Murder case against Timothy Jones are expected to begin Tuesday afternoon. ABC Columbia's Tim Scott has been tracking the trial from the beginning.…

Palmetto Health - USC opens new walk-in medical clinic

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Palmetto Health -USC Medical Group is expanding and offering same day options and medical care to patients who do not have access to it thanks to their new Walk-In clinic. The new facility will replace the…

Police search for arson suspect accused of burning Governor McMaster's homes

Columbia Police are looking for an arson suspect accused of setting fires to two of Governor McMaster's homes on Greene Street.

Lexington PD searching for man, woman, accused of stealing $1200 in goods from Target

The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying two shoplifters who were involved in a recent incident at Target.

Jury seated in Timothy Jones trial, opening statements set for Tuesday

[gtxvideo vid='L8F2bwjR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/L8F2bwjR.jpg' vtitle='T Jones Jury'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Two weeks after jury selection began, a group of 18 men and women will decide the fate of a Lexington County man accused of killing his five children. Starting with a…