Pedestrian killed in Sumter wreck
SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- Troopers are investigating a wreck that killed a female pedestrian in Sumter Saturday night. Officials say Sandy Johns,35, of Sumter died Sunday morning from her injuries. Johns was hit by…
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South Carolina child returned to parents facing misconduct charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A family of three is reunited at last. On Wednesday, a Charleston County family court judge ordered the Department of Social Services to return a 22-month-old child into his parent’s custody. Foxx Coker was placed in protective…
Heart health: Prisma Health offering free seminars in February
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to go red. February is American Heart Month. Prisma Health, formerly Palmetto Health, announced it will offer a series of free seminars led by cardiac providers with expertise in their fields. The first seminars begin…
Donation drive held to help Allen Benedict Court residents
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- In an effort to help the more than 400 displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court, people in the Midlands came out to a donation drive at Drew Wellness Center Saturday.…
Drug conviction overturned because officer isn't expert
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned a man's conviction and 5-year sentence on drug charges because prosecutors presented an unqualified police officer as a drug expert. The justices said the officer only had his experience…
Deputies:Two women charged for spending more than $2K with stolen credit cards
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- Two women turned themselves in for stealing and illegally using an Orangeburg man’s credit cards have been taken into custody. Treasure Thomas, 19, of St. Matthews, and Tracy Wilson, 19, of Orangeburg, were each charged with four…
Publix recalls deli popcorn chicken sold in SC stores due to possible foreign material
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Deli Popcorn Chicken sourced from Pilgrim’s Pride doing business as Pierce Chicken. The product may contain foreign material. The popcorn chicken was sold in both hot…
Columbia Housing Authority won't receive $30 Million HUD grant to fix ABC apartments, Mayor says
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced Saturday afternoon that Columbia Housing Authority will not receive a $30 Million grant they applied for that would help redevelop Allen Benedict Court which had a deadly gas leak that shutdown the apartment…
'Beatles Ballet' produced by Columbia City Ballet hits the stage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a musical number about one of the most famous bands in history. The Columbia City Ballet is producing a ballet based on the Beatles. The production features more than 35 songs and will include…
Cooperative Ministry Super Saturday, Free tax help to those who qualify
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you need help with your taxes this weekend, you can take a look at the VITA program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program kicks off Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 am to 2pm at the…
Get Psyched conference takes a closer look at mental illness
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- Mental health is becoming more prevalent in today's world. Friday Midlands Technical College kicked off it's get psyched presentation a two week conference to explore the trouble the mentally ill go through and how to reduce the…
Ex-NewSpring founder Noble opens new South Carolina church
A South Carolina pastor who launched one of the biggest churches in the country in the past 20 years is preaching again.
Wrongful Death and a third lawsuit filed against the Columbia Housing Authority
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Columbia Housing Authority faces two new lawsuits. One of them being a wrongful death claim on behalf of the estate of Derrick Roper, the 30-year-old who died in…
Attempted murder suspects arrested, still wanted for home invasion shooting
NEESES, SC (WOLO) - Three people have been arrested for attempted murder after a home invasion shooting injured one person. Another suspect is still on the run and should be considered armed and dangerous. Wanted: Nathaniel…
Riverbanks Zoo sea lion predicts the champion for Super Bowl Llll
A sea lion at the Riverbanks Zoo is giving us a hint at who he thinks will be the Super Bowl Llll champion.
Columbia Fire Department celebrating 116 years
Happy Birthday to the Columbia Fire Department.
"Go Red for Women" day help raises awareness to women affected by heart disease
Today is Go Red for Women Day. The idea is to raise awareness of the number of women affect by heart disease.
Deputies: Allendale man sentenced for Labor Day homicide
A Allendale man has been sentenced for the 2016 Labor Day homicide after intentionally driving his car in a crowd of people at the Circe K in Ridge Spring in Saluda and killing a man.
Coroner: Man identified from fatal Santee truck fire on Hwy. 301 at I-95
The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office has identified the individual fatally wounded in the vehicle fire/collision that happened Thursday, January 31 on Hwy. 301 at I-95 in Santee.
SLED: Columbia nurses assistant caught on camera striking patient in the face
A Columbia woman is charged with hitting a vulnerable adult who was getting services at an area psychiatric hospital.
Two new lawsuits filed against Columbia Housing Authority
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Columbia Housing Authority is facing two new lawsuits in the wake of two deaths and the evacuation of more than 400 residents following the discovery of gas leaks at the Allen Benedict Court public housing complex. One…
Accident on Longtown Road claims the life of Whitmell Avenue woman
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the passenger who was killed in a crash along Longtown Road Thursday.
Former assistant principal facing additional charges
Richland County Sheriff's deputies say a former Dutch Fork High School assistant principal previously accused of drug-related charges is now facing seven additional charges.
Axe throwing and a brew chops up Columbia entertainment scene
[gtxvideo vid='uQMXq178' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uQMXq178.jpg' vtitle='AXE THROWING'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Midlands is expanding and so the growing list of weekend activities along with it. Thursday axe throwing officially arrived in the famously hot city. The casual competitive craft axe throwing…
Deputies: Second suspect charged in pistol-whipping assault in December
Orangeburg deputies arrested a second suspect wanted in a December pistol-whipping assault has been taken into custody.
