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Woman charged with felony DUI after striking, killing pedestrian in Sumter

Highway Patrol says one woman is charged with felony DUI after hitting and killing a pedestrian Saturday, February 23.

Sean Brock's appearance on Netflix show 'Chef's Table' features Lowcountry cooking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wKIOTJtLdQ&feature=youtu.be CHARLESTON, S.C.(WCIV) — On Friday, Sean Brock’s episode of Chef's Tablepremiered on Netflix. Brock is the founding chef and culinary advisor at Husk in downtown Charleston. The James Beard Award-winner previously led the kitchens at Minero, McCrady’s, and McCrady’s Tavern. Although…

The Oscars on ABC Columbia!

ABC- HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA -- Get ready for the Oscars, we've rolled out the red carpet here on ABC Columbia. The Red Carpet has also been rolled out in LA and hollywood's biggest stars are ready for the Academy Awards. You…

Black History Heritage Ball hosted by City of Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='D2GDmVXL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/D2GDmVXL.jpg' vtitle='Black History Heritage Ball hosted by City of Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can celebrate Black History month at the annual Heritage Ball. The event, sponsored by the City of Columbia will take place at Greenview Park Sunday,…

Ride the COMET: Officials to host public input sessions

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The COMET is 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 come and share their…

AAA: Gas prices are on the rise in the Carolinas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you feel like you are paying more at the pump? According to AAA, gas prices are on the rise in the Carolinas and across the country. South Carolina’s $2.12 average is 12 cents higher on the…

Suspected Forest Acres Bank robber captured in Florida

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- A man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres Bank, on the run for nearly two weeks, has been captured. 29 year old Samuel Neathery is in a Florida County jail, according to online records and a mugshot…

The Midlands gets set for Oscar Night! Winner predictions

[gtxvideo vid='ZuX8Owqg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZuX8Owqg.jpg' vtitle='The Midlands gets set for Oscar Night'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday is Hollywood's biggest night as the 91st Academy Awards takes place here on ABC Columbia. But the road to the Oscar's is always riddled with controversy and…

Ready for more Hootie and the Blowfish? Third concert added for Colonial Life Arena

[gtxvideo vid='bGRkqab9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bGRkqab9.jpg' vtitle='Ready for more Hootie and the Blowfish?'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hootie fans, if you didn't get tickets to the upcoming 'Group Therapy Tour, you have another chance. Due to high demand, Hootie & The Blowfish announced they're adding…

Sumter Coroner Identifies victim in Saturday crash

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- The Sumter County coroner has identified the victim of an early morning accident. According to the coroner, 42 year old Marvin Capers died at Prisma Health Richland from injuries he sustained in a single car accident around…

The Oscars roll out the Red Carpet for Sunday's Awards

[gtxvideo vid='oRgMjXvd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oRgMjXvd.jpg' vtitle='The Oscars roll out the Red Carpet for Sunday's Awards'] ABC NEWS-- Oscar is ready! The Red Carpet has officially been rolled out for the 91st Annual Academy Awards. You can see the Academy Awards Sunday Night…

Inmate charged with murder after strangling cellmate, report says

A South Carolina inmate is being charged with murder after another inmate was found dead in his cell, says SC Department of Corrections.

Kershaw deputies arrest man after finding hallucinogenic mushrooms growing on his property

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office deputies were arrested on growing hallucinogen mushrooms on his property.

Clarendon Sheriff's hunt for suspect accused of stealing more than 20k from vehicle shop

Clarendon, SC (WOLO) --- Sheriff's in Clarendon county say they are on the hunt for a suspect or suspects accused of stealing more than 20 thousand dollars worth of equipment from a automotive shop. According to authorities, someone broke…

Fmr. Richland County deputy terminated and arrested on using excessive force of a tazer

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of former deputy Cameron James Duecker for Assault and Battery 3rd degree.

Blue Cross Blue Shield employees lend a helping to serve meals at local homeless shelter

Blue Cross and Blue Shield employees of South Carolina use their lunch hour to serve meals for folks at Transition Homeless Shelter.

Harambee Festival gearing up for its 30th year in celebration of Black History

For the 30th year in a row, Benedict College is gearing up for its annual Black History Month celebration, the Harambee Festival.

Dir. Gilbert Walker to retire, what's next for CHA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It is the end of an era for the Columbia Housing Authority. Director Gilbert Walker will retire in June after being with the authority for more than 50…

Orangeburg deputies investigating vehicles of interest during a drive-by shooting

Orangeburg deputies are investigating a drive by shooting and have located security cameras that caught photos vehicles in the area at the time of the shootings.

Police: SC man used hot sauce, BB gun on children as discipline

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man is accused of rubbing hot sauce or hot peppers on his girlfriend's children, attempting to smother them and shooting one of them in the foot with a BB gun. [caption id="attachment_322258" align="alignleft"…