Man arrested, teen wanted in Sumter double murder
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A man is custody and a is teen wanted after two men were killed in an attempted armed robbery at a residence on Bowman Drive back on July 25th.…
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Man found dead in Columbia park identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-A man who was found dead in Rosewood Park Friday morning has been identified. Hunter Craig Hollingsworth,58, was found unresponsive sitting on a park bench at 8:30a.m. at the intersection of Montgomery Street and South Holly Street.…
Driver killed after being ejected from car identified
RICHLAND COUTNY,SC (WOLO)-One person died after being ejected from their car on I-20 Saturday morning. Nicholas Karl Wright,28, died his car ran off the road and flipped several times. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says an autopsy indicated the cause…
SC National Guard members deploying for Operation Spartan Shield
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Around 100 of South Carolina's bravest are on their way to the middle east. Friday (8/2) afternoon members of the South Carolina National…
GOP members gather in the Midlands for 52nd Silver Elephant Gala
Republicans from across the state gathered tonight in celebration.
RCSD: Teen made racist remarks and threatened to shoot up Midlands school
A 16-year-old Cardinal Newman student has been expelled after videos surfaced of the student making racist comments and threatening to shoot up the school, according to Richland County Sheriff's Office.
Entenmann's recalls popular snack in 36 states, including South Carolina
(COLUMBIA, SC) --- Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Entenmann's Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies that come in the 5 pack Mini Chocolate Chip variety. According to the Food and Drug Administration…
Members of SC National Guard deploy to the Middle East
NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) -- Around 100 of South Carolina's bravest are on their way to the Middle East. Friday afternoon members of the South Carolina National Guard gathered in the gym at Newberry College before…
Some Richland County Council members call for penny tax audit results to be released
Several Richland County council members want to bring to light where taxpayer dollars towards the Penny Transportation Project have gone.
Man accused of being a "peeping tom" in a North road restroom
The Orangeburg county Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a man accused of taking video in a North Road restroom. According to officials, 20 year old Tory Lorenzo Haynes, has been charged with one…
Restaurant raises more than $3,000 for Lexington Deputy Roy Hall
A restaurant is helping out the family of Lexington Deputy Roy Hall, who was seriously hurt in June when a drunk driver crashed into him head-on. Hall is now out of the hospital, but faces a long road to recovery.
One person shot during attempted robbery on Wildwood Lane
Kershaw County deputies say one person was shot during an attempted robbery overnight on Friday on Wildwood Lane.
Tax free weekend kicks off today
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Before you know it, it will be time to send your little ones back to school. Which means, while children are excited about the next year, parent and guardians may feel a little overehlmed. The South…
Law enforcement agencies host 'National Night Out' preview
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- The Midlands annual National Night Out officially kicked off at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Thursday night with a preview of what is set to come next week.…
Governor creates 2020 Census committee
Today Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of a 2020 census committee.
CPD: Man arrested in connection to bank robbery on Gervais Street
The Columbia Police Department has arrested a man in connection with Thursday's afternoon bank robbery at the PNC bank on Gervais Street.
Investigation into carbon monoxide poisoning deaths at Allen Benedict complex continues
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The investigation into the two carbon monoxide deaths at Allen Benedict court is on-going. We were there Thursday afternoon as officers removed items from the complex. A spokesperson for the…
Midlands students hold cheescake bake-off to develop leadership in the kitchen
A group of Midlands students went head to head in the kitchen today to see who could make the best cheesecake.
Report: Williams-Brice Stadium leads the nation in fan ejections
More fans are getting ejected from Williams-Brice Stadium than in any other football venue in the country.
RCSD searches for a man accused of robbing Circle K by throwing a "tote" at clerk
RICHLAND CO, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help locating a man they say was captured on surveillance camera robbing the Circle K located at 90 Clemson Road. Authorities say it happened…
Small checks over abandoned nuclear plants are in the mail
A South Carolina private utility is sending out small checks to customers who paid for their share of more than $2 billion for two nuclear reactors that were abandoned without ever producing power.
Coroner: Motorcyclist identified as 20-year-old killed in collision in Blythewood
The Richland County Coroner has identified the person killed at the intersection of Farrow Road and Hobart Road, Blythewood, SC.
2019 Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday in South Carolina, making it a good time to shop back to school
Friday kicks off South Carolina's tax-free weekend, where certain items can be bought without the state's 6% sales tax. Some of those items include back to school shopping, which you can do at stores across the state through Sunday.
Revving up engines to benefit Homes for our Troops
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Texas Roadhouse restaurants are teaming up again fornthe 16th year to put on a motorcycle ride that will help raise money for the Homes for…
Man wanted for indecent exposure on COMET bus
Richland County Sheriff's Department needs your help to find a man wanted for exposing himself on a COMET bus in July.
