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SC inmate found dead in his cell at Broad River Correctional Institution

An inmate named Isaac Starke, 52, at Broad River Correctional Institution was found dead in his cell on Sunday.

Update: I-20 WB reopens after RV wreck causes gas leak

All lanes on 1-20 westbound have reopened this morning after a motor home turned over Sunday, causing a gas leak on the roads.

Unattended pot causes Columbia house fire, $45K in damages

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A family of four has been displaced after a house fire in Columbia. Crews arrived to the home in the 700 block of Dixie Avenue after 12:30p.m. on Sunday. Fire officials say an unattended pot on a stove…

Man identified in fatal shooting outside child's party in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Officials have identified the man who was shot and killed after an argument outside a child's birthday party. Justin B. Archie,30, died at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital from gunshot wounds to the torso, according to Richland County Coroner Gary…

Man dies after shooting at Richland County gas station

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One man is dead following a shooting at a Richland County gas station Sunday morning. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. in the9400 block of Wilson Boulevard. Deputies say the male victim either walked or drove to…

Troopers arrest suspect involved in fatal hit and run on Nazareth Road

South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say a woman has been arrested for a fatal hit and run on Saturday on Nazareth Road.

Man dies after falling out of moving vehicle in Sumter

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One man is dead after falling off the back of a moving vehicle in Sumter County Saturday. Deputies say Randy Scriven, 58, died at Palmetto Health Richland, from his injuries. The Sumter Police Department is investigating. A…

Pedestrian killed in Lexington county hit and run

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is dead following a hit and run in Lexington County Saturday night. The incident happened in the 1000 block of Nazareth Road at 9:45p.m. Officials say, Davontaye Laquan Radell Washington, 21, was walking southbound along…

Gas Prices still below $2 a gallon in New Year

[gtxvideo vid='SezwjQRN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SezwjQRN.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices still below $2 a gallon in New Year'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Prices at the pump are still below $2 a gallon in the New Year. According to GasBuddy, prices in Columbia have dropped 3.3 cents in the…

Deadly shooting on Rosewood Drive deemed self-defense

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A man who shot and killed someone in a parking lot Saturday afternoon will face no charges. Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man died at a local hospital after the shooting…

Shooting in Cayce sends one to hospital

CAYCE,SC (WOLO)- Officials are investigating a Saturday night shooting that sent one person to the hospital. Authorities responded to a domestic dispute call in the 400 block of Brookcliff Drive. Ashley Hunter with Cayce public safety says one of the…

CPD investigating shooting that sent one person to the hospital

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting on Rosewood Drive. Police believe this incident started with two people arguing inside the Little Gym during a child's birthday party. Investigators say the two men went into the parking…

Sumter County deputies searching for missing teen

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter County Sheriff's department is asking for the publics help finding a missing teenage girl. Deputies say 14-year-old Victoria Grier was last seen Thursaday January 3,2019 when she left her home on Lee Altman Road…

Drew Wellness Center closed for Maintenance

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you've got plans to hit the gym, make note that the Drew Wellness center is closed for maintenance. According to the City, the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will be closed through Sunday, January 6, 2019,…

RCSD deputy suspended without pay after DUI arrest

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Richland County deputy has been suspended without pay pending an internal affairs investigation after a DUI arrest early Saturday morning. According to the sheriff's Justin Griner, 28, was off duty when he was arrested on charges of…

Cuddle Up Pet Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to bring home a furry friend this new year? Columbia Animal Services is hosting the Cuddle-up pet adoption special for $6 on January 5. Officials say the adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, Heartworm Test, initial vaccines…

Suspects steal coin collectors from laundry room

Richland County Sheriff's Department sent out a video showing two men stealing coins from laundry machines.

Santee man charged in meth bust after complaints of citizens, deputies say

A Santee man was charged with distribution of methamphetamine after investigators responded to citizen's complaints of drug activity while arresting another man who drove to the residence, said Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.

ABC Columbia "New Year" blood drive update

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Police Chief hires veteran officer, didn't know he faced criminal charges elsewhere

[gtxvideo vid='6eQhLKv5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6eQhLKv5.jpg' vtitle='ATLANTICBEACHOFFICER'] ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WPDE) - A former police officer faces criminal charges, including solicitation of a minor, but somehow managed to get another job. The Atlantic Beach Police Chief says he didn't know there was a…

RCSD will have random traffic safety checkpoints this month after deadly 2018

[gtxvideo vid='zYp6SKyc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zYp6SKyc.jpg' vtitle='WOLO-RSCD-CHECKPOINT-01-04-2019'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department will conduct random traffic safety checkpoints during the month of January. They hope to curb the amount of deadly accidents in the county this year. In 2018,…