Sumter school board chooses Dr. Martin-Knox as new superintendent
Sumter School Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox as the district's new superintendent on Thursday.
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Airport HS students raise money for Camp Kemo
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Raising money with a bang. Tuesday afternoon students at Airport High School raised money by charging their classmates and teachers five dollars to hit an SUV with a sledgehammer.…
Lexington deputies search for suspects wanted for card fraud and car break-ins
Lexington County deputies say they need your help to find two suspects wanted for card fraud and car break-ins.
Lexington Police search for suspects accused of stealing from cars
Lexington Police need your help to find suspects accused of stealing from a vehicle on March 1 in Lexington County.
City to host All Access workshop to encourage neighborhood leadership and homeownership
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are interested in learning about financial education, homeownership and home maintenance the City of Columbia has a workshop for you. The Community Development Department will host an All Access Columbia workshop. According to officials, All Access…
Two gang members caught after running out of their shoes from deputies
Kershaw County deputies have arrested two gang members for stealing and breaking into cars Thursday morning.
Good Samaritan lucky to be alive after being dragged by school bus
[gtxvideo vid='QdgW8Xqe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QdgW8Xqe.jpg' vtitle='dragged by bus'] Clarendon Co., SC (AP) --- Troopers with the Highway Patrol says a man was injured trying to help a school bus navigate a dirt road in Clarendon County. Trooper Judd Jones says yesterday afternoon…
Two dogs died after someone threw several chihuahuas over an animal shelter's fence
[gtxvideo vid='t8D5uIaR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/t8D5uIaR.jpg' vtitle='dogs thrown'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - Someone threw four small dogs over an animal shelter fence leaving them there to die. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says around 7:30 on March 2, the suspects threw at least…
Body found on Lakeshore Drive in Columbia identified
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who was found unresponsive on Wednesday afternoon in creek behind Lakeshore Condominiums.
Update: Victims Identified in fatal 1-77 collision
[gtxvideo vid='yZytTdlb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yZytTdlb.jpg' vtitle='Victims Identified in fatal 1-77 collision'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has identified the two victims in a collision on I-77 Wednesday at 6:45pm. According to Gary Watts, the accident happened northbound between mile markers 28…
Recognize these women? Lexington PD searching for bank fraud suspects
[gtxvideo vid='iV5gVGjY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iV5gVGjY.jpg' vtitle='Recognize these women? Lexington PD searching for bank fraud'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police say they are looking to identify two female suspects, believed to be involved in bank fraud. Police say the women are believed to be connected…
Former 5th Circuit Solicitor's Communications Director gets Probation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson's Communications Director, Nicole Holland, has been sentenced to probation in a United State's District Court. According to the US Attorney's office, the 50 year old was sentenced to three years probation after pleading…
SCDOT hosts public meeting for Proposed Replacement of Bridge on US 378
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- If you are a frequent traveller on US 378 at Twelve Mile Creek, the SC DOT wants to hear from you. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting for Thursday, March 21, 2019, concerning…
Fatal collision kills two people on I 77 North at mile marker 28
Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that killed two people Wednesday on I-77 at mile marker 28.
Strawberry farmers in Hopkins preparing to protect crops from freezing temperatures
Temperatures are expected to plummet on Wednesday night and Midlands farmers are working to protect their crops.
Disability Advocacy Day celebrates 30th year at State House event
[gtxvideo vid='ActbYtzn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ActbYtzn.jpg' vtitle='disability advocacy'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The words "We are Thirty" was spelled out in shoes on the State House steps Wednesday (3/6) for the 30th annual Disability Advocacy Day. The organization invited legislators to take part…
Advocates gathered in support at the State House to bring awareness to those living with hemophilia
At the State House advocates gathered in support of those living with hemophilia.
Senators make changes to South Carolina education overhaul
A group of senators has made some significant changes to a proposal to overhaul South Carolina's education system.
20th Fighter Wing Airman found dead
The Shaw Air Force Base is investigating the death of a 20th Fighter Wing Airman.
Columbia Police: man injured after reported shooting at gas station
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a man was injured in the hand after a shooting at a gas station. According to Police, a male was injured in the hand after a reported shooting outside of a…
Firetruck hit by 18 Wheeler
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some Columbia firefighters are lucky to be alive after their truck was hit by an 18 wheeler. It happened on I-20 Wednesday morning when the firefighters were responding to another accident.…
Deputies: Sumter mother charged after newborn tests positive for marijuana
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO) -- Sumter Co. deputies have charged a woman after they say she gave birth to a baby who tested positive for marijuana. Investigators say Heather Barrett, 28, gave birth to the child on February 7th at…
Ft. Jackson Police arrest suspect wanted in Fairfield Co.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Fort Jackson says a woman wanted in Fairfield County was arrested trying to get on the base Tuesday night. Investigators say Jazzmine Thompson, 21, was wanted…
Disability Advocacy Day at SC State House
[gtxvideo vid='W2fZnULE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W2fZnULE.jpg' vtitle='Disability Advocacy Day at SC State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At the State House Wednesday the "South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations" hosted the 30th annual Disability Advocacy Day. We are 30 lined the steps of the State House…
Richland County to host meeting on Broad River Road Corridor Improvement Project
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you live in the Broad River road area, now is your chance to learn about a proposed improvement project. The Transportation department will hold the public meeting on the proposed plans for the Broad River Road…
