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.
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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…
Sumter man commits lewd acts on 12-year old at his home, deputies say
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Sumter man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, third degree.
Midlands Plant and Flower Festival to abloom at Farmers Market this weekend
The annual Spring Plant and Flower Festival is set to abloom this weekend.
As gas prices continue to rise, study shows the best day to buy gas in SC
[gtxvideo vid='VnDhqysb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VnDhqysb.jpg' vtitle='GAS PRICES'] The average price for a gallon of gas has jumped 11 percent over the last month, but we have a tip to ease your wallet. AAA says drivers in the Midlands are paying $2.47 a…
Springfield troubling police department gets new police chief
A South Carolina town has a new police chief after its former chief was accused of taking bribes to help people get visas to enter or stay in the country.
Electronics plant CEO, officials announce more growth coming to Winnsboro
New growth is coming to a Midlands county that's been devastated by economic loss.
CPD searching for murder suspect in connection to a body found at San Jose on Forest Dr.
The Columbia Police Department officers are investigation last week's suspicious death at a Forest Drive restaurant as a murder and have identified a suspect in connection.
Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops
A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow people with disabilities or their caretaker to apply for a special registration that would note their condition and alert law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Fred's to Close underperforming stores, 11 in South Carolina
[gtxvideo vid='TBJ2Bpp2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TBJ2Bpp2.jpg' vtitle='Fred's Close Underperforming stores, 11 in South Carolina'] A discount retailer is closing some of its stores. Fred's Inc. says it will close 159 under performing stores in 13 states, including South Carolina, by the end of…
Sistercare receives $5,000 Check from DreamBee Foundation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Friday, Sistercare of the Midlands received a $5,000 grant from the DreamBee Foundation. The DreamBee Foundation awarded Sistercare the first ever “The Women We Watched Freedom Grant” in conjunction with National Child Abuse month. Sistercare counsels…
'Pawty' Saturday at Bark to the Park
[gtxvideo vid='YjgWlCip' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YjgWlCip.jpg' vtitle=''Pawty' Saturday at Bark to the Park'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Your four legged friends can party this weekend at the annual Bark to the Park. The event is being held Saturday at Saluda Shoals Park. It is…
Lexington Police search for two women accused of credit card fraud
Lexington Police Department officials needs your help to find two women accused of credit card fraud recently.
6 arrested in cocaine sting bust in Sumter County, deputies say
Six people are in jail on cocaine charges after a several-months long investigation by the Sumter Police Department
