4th of July travel busier this year due to lower gas prices says AAA
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are planning to travel this Independence Day, you may want to prepare yourself for some bumper…
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Woman accused of sending 200 harassing messages
A South Carolina woman has been arrested for allegedly sending more than 200 harassing messages to someone via social media.
Lexington Police search for man wanted for stealing a victim's truck
Lexington Police need your help to find a man wanted for stealing a truck who they say he borrowed from the victim.
SCDHEC reports possible Hepatitis A exposure at Huddle House on West Dekalb Street
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says another restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A.
Local law enforcement urges fireworks safety ahead of Independence Day
IRMO, SC (WOLO) -- The fourth of July is Thursday and local law enforcement wants you to know the rules before putting on your own fireworks display. Be sure to check local laws to…
Holly Hill woman charged with murder appears in court
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands woman charged with murder made her first court appearance Monday. Sabrina Strickland, 50, is being charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Deputies say…
Former Allen Benedict residents get more time to gather remaining belongings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Former Allen Benedict Court Residents will get a little more time to remove their personal belongings from the now condemned apartment…
Woman arrested for trying to smuggle drugs into SC prison by leaving it for inmate litter crew
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A Ladson woman faces charges, accused of leaving marijuana and tobacco at an I-26 rest stop for an inmate litter crew. Jahbrisha Pennick, 31, is charged with distribution…
SC Department of Children's Advocacy starts toll free complaint line
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy (DCA) is now in effect. The new toll free complaint line will allow members of the public to submit…
Suspect accused in deadly DUI of Spring Valley graduate speaks
ORLANDO, FL (WFTV) --- Following the death of the Spring Valley High School graduate last week in Florida, the man accused in the hit and run appeared in court today, facing…
"We're now one district": Educators celebrate consolidation in Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) --It’s the beginning of a new era for education in Orangeburg County. Monday marked the first day the entire county falls under one unified school district. After shortening the number of…
Gas tax increase hits just before the 4th of July
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- If you thought gas was a little more expensive today, you were not imagining things. Today, Monday July 1st, 2019 the gas tax increased from 20 cents a gallon,…
Deputies release surveillance video of man using hammer to break into Columbia Bojangles'
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help identifying a man they say is suspected in a burglary at a fast food restaurant.
Fireworks laws in South Carolina
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Fourth of July is right around the corner and if you are planning your own fireworks display its important not only to stay safe but also to stay legal. There are several laws surrounding the sale and…
Lake Murray Boat Parade celebrates July 4th early
IRMO, SC (WOLO)--Independence Day was celebrated early over the weekend at Lake Murray. The Lake Murray Country Visitor’s Center hosted a Boat Parade and Fireworks. At Lake Murray…
Former CO accused of attempting to introduce contraband to inmates
A West Columbia man was arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to bring contraband to a correctional facility while working as an employee.
Airport Boulevard back open after crash
According to the Cayce Department of Public Safety, Airport Boulevard is back open after a crash closed the road from Boston Avenue to I-26.
Exclusive: Surveillance video captures rescue at Shem Creek following dock collapse
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — ABC News 4 obtained 911 calls and exclusive surveillance video on Sunday that documented the frantic moments after the dock gave way at Shem Creek on Saturday night. Partygoers dropped into the water and bystanders rushed…
Columbia native dies week after hit-and-run crash; suspect rearrested for homicide
ORLANDO, Fla. - Hours after friends and family gathered at UCF for a prayer vigil in her honor Friday night, UCF senior London Harrell was pronounced dead and the man suspected of striking her in a hit-and-run crash was rearrested,…
Possible billions in gold sparks SC mine expansion
KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) - Potentially rich deposits of gold in South Carolina are fueling a proposed expansion of a huge mine that has some excited about the prospect of 250 new jobs in a tiny community halfway between Columbia and…
Cash injection by lawmakers leads to law school tuition cut
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina residents will pay less to go to the state's only public law school next year. The State newspaper of Columbia reports that in-state tuition will fall $5,100 next year at the University of South Carolina School…
Clemson student dies after fall from roof, officials say
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — A 20-year-old Clemson University student has died after falling from a roof. The Pickens County coroner tells local news outlets that Thomas Heard Few of Greenville was pronounced dead early Sunday after he was taken to a…
Columbia Police searching for armed robbery suspect
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are looking for a man who robbed a local convenience store at gunpoint Saturday night. The armed robbery happened at the Gaz-Bah convenience store on West Beltline Boulevard. Officers say a male suspect left on foot…
Wind down during Self Care Sunday at the Columbia Museum of Art
Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art is giving you a chance to get a little R and R during Self-Care Sunday. Organizers say it is a first of…
SC man arrested, accused of embezzling from Town of Pacolet
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - A Spartanburg business man is accused of pocketing more than $500,000 paid to him by the Town of Pacolet to refurbish and repurpose an aging mill building. The State Law Enforcement Division arrested 64-year-old Callis Anderson…
