Officials: Benedict student killed and Claflin student injured after Orangeburg shooting
Orangeburg County Department of Public Safety officials say a Benedict College student was killed in a shooting at a party on Sunday.
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"He Was Among the Best of Us": People Reflect on Sen. Fritz Holling's Legacy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Hundreds visited the State House to pay their respects to Senator Fritz Hollings as his body lay in repose Monday. Several people from all walks of life said…
Driver dies after head-on collision with tractor trailer on Fernandina Road
Highway Patrol says one driver died after a head on collision with a tractor trailer on Monday on Fernandina Road.
Fire inside a Walmart store on Harbison Boulevard under investigation
Columbia Fire Department says they have contained a fire inside a Walmart store this morning around 3:30 a.m.
Columbia Mayor to propose more requirements for ride-sharing in city limits
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he fully supports the recommendations the parents of slain UofSC student Samantha Josephson are now pushing for. Columbia police say Samantha was kidnapped and killed after she got into a car…
Senator Kamala Harris plans to make another stop in SC
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- Senator Kamala Harris is on her way back to the Palmetto State as she continues campaigning for the 2020 Presidential election. The California Democrat says during this visit she plans…
Grandby Park remains closed after rabid coyote found
A Midlands park remains closed after authorities say they found a rabid coyote.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for man missing since last week
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in locating a man missing last week.
"Armed and dangerous" suspect accused of shooting man during argument, deputies say
The Columbia Police Department says that investigators have identified a suspect accused of shooting at a man after an argument on a heavily traveled roadway.
Deputies: 15-year-old teen accused of shooting at Richland County deputies
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a 15-year-old charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of use of a weapon during a violent crime.
Fatal Mistake: Samantha Josephson's parents speak exclusively with ABC
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Highway Patrol investigate hit and run on pedestrian at Platt Springs Road
Highway Patrol says they are investigating a hit and run incident on Platt Springs Road near McCartha Road this morning.
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen at Harbison Boulevard store
Columbia Police say they need your help to find two suspects wanted for an armed robbery of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
Lexington man armed with shotgun arrested after encounter with deputies
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A 61-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an encounter with Lexington county deputies. James William Level, of Lexington, is being charged with pointing a firearm at a person and second degree assault and battery. Deputies say…
Lexington deputies involved in shooting with armed,barricaded man
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County deputies were involved in a shooting incident Saturday night with a man who barricaded himself inside a home with a shotgun after a civil dispute. The incident happened in the 100 block of Mooring Lane.…
Spartanburg man charged after child dies in burning car after chase
SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO)- Agents of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division Saturday arrested a Spartanburg man in connection with the death of a child found in a burned vehicle. Imhotep Osiris Norman, 26,…
Five Points Safety Meeting to be held Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah and Police Chief Skip Holbrook will hold a community meeting on safety issues facing Five Points. It will also include discussion on safety in the surrounding neighborhoods. The meeting is set for Tuesday,…
Hundreds come out to celebrate Live PD's 200th episode with RCSD
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of fans of Live PD came out to celebrate the 200th episode with deputies Saturday. The Richland County Sheriff's department and Live PD host Sean Larkin hosted a watch…
2 East Carolina students among 3 killed in S Carolina wreck
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Authorities say two East Carolina students died in a wreck in South Carolina that also killed the driver of another car. Two other ECU students are hospitalized with…
Beto returns to the Midlands this weekend
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke is returning to the palmetto state for his second visit since announcing his candidacy less than a month ago. His three-day drive through the Palmetto State will include events in Columbia, Charleston, Clemson,…
UPDATE: Charleston Police find missing 7-year-old
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) —UPDATE: Charleston Police Department says officers found the missing child, and say he is safe. Charleston Police Department is looking for Jamier Stanley, 7, who was reported missing Friday. Investigators believe he left his Coming Street on…
Lee prison offers inmates a chance for a brighter future, one year after deadly riots
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Right now, re-entry in our state’s prison population is at an all-time low. Lee Correctional houses about 1,200 inmates. We previously reported on the million dollar enhancements to secure this institution. But another important part of that security is…
Midlands Plant and Flower Festivals blooms at State Farmer's Market
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Spring is blooming at the State Farmer's Market for the annual Midlands Plant and Flower Festival. You can check out the season's plants and flowers, enjoy farmer's market staples and get your garden ready. April 13 –…
Cellphone jamming tested at South Carolina state prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal officials this week oversaw the test at a South Carolina prison of a cellphone signal jamming technology that some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones, officials told The Associated…
Bark to the Park a 'howling' good time
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The paws are out at Bark to the Park. The annual event is being held this weekend at Saluda Shoals Park. The annual event is the state’s…
