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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…
18-year old arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Skyland Drive
The Columbia Police Department has arrested a teen suspect in connection with the weekend shooting deaths of two people from Skyland Drive.
Sumter deputies searching for individuals involved in reported theft from a vehicle
Sumter County Sheriff's Office investigators are searching to find two people involved in connection with the reported theft from a vehicle.
Jury selected in Timothy Jones trial
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Big gator spotted in Cayce
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--Some folks in the Midlands had an unexpected encounter on Mothers Day. Don Vargo sent ABC Columbia News this picture of an alligator he says he saw on the south trail…
E-Cigarette company investing in Lexington Co.
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A company that makes e-cigarettes is setting up shop in the Midlands. Monday the governor's office announced Juul Labs Inc. is planning on investing more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County.…
Special Olympics South Carolina State Summer Games held this weekend
[gtxvideo vid='isCbL4wj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/isCbL4wj.jpg' vtitle='SC Special Olympics Summer Games Kick Off'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a big weekend for some athletes in South Carolina. The Special Olympics South Carolina State Summer Games took place over the weekend at Fort Jackson. The summer games…
Kershaw deputies arrest a man accused of threatening law enforcement
Kershaw County deputies have arrested a man accused of threatening to shoot law enforcement at their office on Saturday.
SAFE Lexington 24/7 Safety Run promoting safety among drivers, runners and cyclists
The SAFE Lexington 24/7 Safety Run started at 5 a.m. Monday at Radius Church to kick off Runner Safety Week.
Cardi B takes over Colonial Life Arena on Mother's Day Okurrr!
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Grammy award winning rapper, Cardi B spent Mother's Day performing in front a large crowd at Colonial Life Arena. Cardi started off the show acknowledging hard working moms. She also…
Three South Carolina teenagers face charges including attempted murder in a string of recent crimes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Three South Carolina teenagers face charges including attempted murder in a string of recent crimes. The State newspaper reports that the crimes include an armed robbery, shots fired at a home and vehicle break-ins in Columbia. The…
One dead, one hospitalized after shooting in Richland Co. Sunday
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies say one man is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Richland County Sunday morning. According to Richland County Sheriff's Department, at about 4:30a.m., deputies were called out to Parklane Road and O'Neal…
Victims identified in deadly double shooting in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police have identified the two people who were shot and killed in Columbia Saturday night. Police say the shooting happened in the 200 block of Skyland Drive. The Richland County…
Donations from Movers for Moms to be delivered in time for Mother's Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Some Midlands moms in need are set to get a special delivery in time for Mother's Day City. The City of Columbia and "Two Men and a Truck" are teaming up for a donation drive for…
Splash! City of Columbia Swimming Pools set to open May 25
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to cool off! The City of Columbia announced that the pools and splash pads will open Saturday, May 25, 2019. According to Parks and Rec, both Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from 10…
Two missing hikers and dog found safe in Congaree Park
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two hikers and a dog who went missing in the Congaree national park Saturday evening have been found safe. Officials with the Columbia Fire department say the trio was last seen around…
