Gaston woman arrested for drugs found at first probation check-in, deputies say
A Gaston woman faces charges after agents found drugs in her car during her first check-in at a probation office.
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Kershaw County deputies say missing 16-year old girl found safe
Kershaw County deputies say the missing 16-year old girl from Kershaw was found safe.
Clemson gears up for Out of Darkness Campus Walk
Clemson University gets ready to host their 4th suicide prevention walk on the schools campus.
Drift Jam Music Festival to benefit First Responders
[gtxvideo vid='icYgzSr4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/icYgzSr4.jpg' vtitle='Drift Jam Music Festival to aid First Responders'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- An annual Midlands music festival announced a new partnership. The Drift Jam Music Festival will team up to help the 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina.…
Suspect sought for hit and run on West Main Street and Third Avenue
Lexington Police are searching for a suspect accused of a hit and run on the intersection of West Main Street and Third Avenue last week.
Two areas of SC ranked worst in money management
A new survey unveils which places in the state rank among the worst when it comes to money management. Click here and find out if it's a community you live in.
SC Poor People's Campaign address their agenda to lawmakers asking for change
Advocates for the State's poor headed to the State House on Wednesday to lobby lawmakers.
Massive South Carolina education overhaul bill moves forward
A massive bill that would overhaul education in South Carolina is heading to the House floor, but the proposal appears to be a long way from a finished product.
Detained suspect sentenced to 7 years for smearing bodily fluids on officer
A man arriving at a Lexington Detention center for a previous charge has been sentence to 7 years after officials say he threw fecal matter at officers.
Man charged with church burglary after electronic monitoring device showed he was present, deputies say
Orangeburg deputies say a Fairfield County man has been charged after his electronic monitoring device indicated he was present when a local church was burglarized.
Midlands Cookie Monster: Man buys all the cookies from a group of Girl Scouts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- While the story of a man buying all the girl scout cookies in the Upstate did not turn out to be as positive of a message as people had hoped,…
Man charges upgraded to murder after victim dies, deputies say
Lexington County deputies have upgraded the charge against a man they say shot a woman while riding in a car on Augusta Road last week.
Lawmaker: Cannabis bill stalled until concerns are addressed
A South Carolina senator says a bill aiming to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana will not move forward until lawmakers address concerns of stakeholders in the matter.
Man accused of threatening to have a weapon then forcing woman to drive him around on the loose
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of leading a victim to believe he had a weapon and forcing her to drive him around the County.
State of South Carolina declares fiscal emergency in Sumter School district
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has declared a fiscal emergency in the Sumter School District due to non-compliance with the district's financial recovery plan and possibility of further fiscal decline.
City of Columbia talks All Access Columbia Workshop, how you can gain access
[gtxvideo vid='nPN0NC9V' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nPN0NC9V.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia talks All Access Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The City of Columbia stopped by the ABC Columbia studios to talk about the All Access Columbia Workshop. Represntatives from the City of Columbia spoke with Tyler…
Teen charged in stabbing incident at AC Flora High School will face additional charges, deputies say
Richland County deputies say additional charges have been filed against the 15-year-old girl who stabbed a 17-year-old schoolmate on Feb. 25, 2019, at A.C. Flora High School.
RCSD: Man missing from Hardscrabble Road care facility found
Richland County deputies say a man who was missing since February 23 from his care facility has since been found.
Sights and sounds from Gamecocks' first spring practice
Spring football practice is officially underway as the Gamecocks returned to and reunited as a whole on the practice field Wednesday morning to prepare for the 2019 season.
Columbia Police investigating fatal apt. complex shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook says a homicide investigation is underway after a 27-year-old man was fatally shot at an apartment complex Tuesday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says Isaiah Thomas Martin, Junior was shot in…
COMET wants to hear from riders during public session
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you ride The COMET? Officials are hosting a series of listening sessions for the public. According to COMET officials, the sessions allow input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvement. Participants are asked to…
Update: Richland County deputies capture female grand larceny suspect
RCSD have captured a woman wanted for grand larceny, forgery and obtaining signature or property under false pretenses.
"Poor People's" campaign to address poverty issues at Statehouse
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) - "Poor People's" campaign will meet with lawmakers toady to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access…
New film to air at Nickelodeon Theater tackles mental illness
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A screening of a new movie hopes to bring attention to mental health. According to organizers it will also give those in attendance the resources they need…
Former Solicitor Dan Johnson pleads guilty to spending taxpayers money for trips and hotels
[gtxvideo vid='TJwa0loX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TJwa0loX.jpg' vtitle='dan johnson pkg'] COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) - Former fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson could be facing jail time after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Johnson admitted to spending more than $44,000 of taxpayers money for personal expenses. "We…
