Concerned citizens leads to the arrest of Orangeburg man charged with trafficking ecstasy
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man on a drug-related charge after investigators responded to complaints for drug activity.
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Find your zen during free Columbia Airport event
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is hoping to help you find some zen during a free yoga event to celebrate International Yoga Day. Organizers say the purpose of the event is to celebrate the importance of…
Midlands residents pay last respects to unclaimed veteran
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)-- Hundreds came to Fort Jackson National cemetery Friday morning to pay final respects to Petty Officer Third Class James Miske. Earlier this week Caughman-Harman Funeral Home announced the…
West Columbia pedals on track with new bicycle lane
[gtxvideo vid='G8ltszEt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G8ltszEt.jpg' vtitle='WEST COLUMBIA BIKE LANE'] WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) ---The City of West Columbia wants to make the city a safe place for those who want to pedal around town. Residents were invited out to attend the city's…
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris open campaign headquarters in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is strengthening her presence here in South Carolina. Harris' campaign held its official office opening in Columbia Thursday evening. A campaign…
Jones execution could be delayed due to current SC law
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) ---- One thing that will delay Jones' execution, aside from the lengthy appeals process, is the unavailability of the drugs used in lethal injections. Part of the…
Join the fight to end Alzheimer's during month of June
June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month.
Recap on Timothy Jones trial from first day testimony to death penalty sentence
Today's sentence for Timothy Jones Jr. is the culmination of a story that began in September 2014.
Prosecutors say justice is served after Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr., a Lexington County father convicted of killing his five children in August 2014, to death Thursday afternoon. It took the jury less…
Sumter home owner arrested after 27 dogs removed from suspected dog fighting ring
Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter County Sheriff's office says they "discovered and dismantled" what they believed to be a major dog fighting operation along Lowder Road. According to…
Shootout between barber and customer at Forest Acres barbershop
[gtxvideo vid='SWBDJezn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SWBDJezn.jpg' vtitle='Shootout at barber shop between barber and customer'] FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - There was a shootout at a barbershop in the Forest Acres area Wednesday (6/13) night. It happened at Troy's Cutting Edge Barber Shop. Forest…
Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death for the murders of his five children
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--A Lexington Co. jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr. to death. Last week Jones was found guilty of murder in the deaths of his five children in 2014. Closing arguments in the sentencing phase of the trial were…
Happy International Axe Throwing Day!
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Here's one day you may have never considered celebrating, but now you have an excuse to. It's International Axe Throwing Day, and one local company is opening…
Sumter Police: Missing 27-year-old woman found safe
Sumter Police Department says a 27-year-old woman recently reported missing, has been found safe today after she was last seen in April.
Westbound lanes on Gervais Street close for emergency drainage repairs
SCDOT officials say the westbound lanes of Gervais Street will be closed today for emergency drainage repairs.
Documentary takes a closer look at long term effects of trauma
RICHLAND CO, SC. (WOLO) --- Richland Library invited the community out to take a closer look at the long term effects of trauma. Wednesday night's event was centered around the documentary, 'Resilience'…
Defense rests in sentencing phase of Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial
More than a week after a jury found Jones guilty of murdering his five children back in 2014, the defense rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial.
June 12th declared as Women Veteran's Day in SC
Recognizing the brave women who have served in the United State's military.
More money will return to taxpayers in SCE&G case after court's decision to reduce legal fees
The Attorney General's Office also announced today that rate-payers of the utility formerly known as SCE&G will be seeing reduced rates thanks to a recent judge's decision.
Kohl's donation ensures no child is turned away from the Lexington YMCA
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington YMCA hosted its annual Kohl’s Kids Day Wednesday. The event celebrates the nine years Kohl's has helped provide scholarships for families and children who need financial assistance. Over the last decade Kohl's has donated…
No more overdue fees for Richland Library
The Richland Library will be eliminating overdue fines on books, CDs, DVDs and other regular circulating materials that are considered part of our adult collection starting today.
SC woman wearing headphones hit and killed by train
ELGIN, SC (WOLO) - A woman died Wednesday (6/12) afternoon after she was hit by a train in Elgin. The Kershaw County Coroner says Olivia Matheson-Brazell, 26, was trying to cross the tracks near Kelly Lane when she was hit.…
Columbia Police investigate shots fired call on Devine Street
Columbia Police are investigating an early morning shots fired call at the 3800 block of Devine Street and South Kilbourne Road.
I-20 west near exit 59 back open after a collision overturned a truck
Highway Patrol says I-20 west near exit 59 is back open after a collision overturned a tractor trailer semi-truck.
Driver suspected of fleeing checkpoint accused in Orangeburg state trooper hit and run
[gtxvideo vid='vcZYajQd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vcZYajQd.jpg' vtitle='CHECKPOINT HIT AND RUN'] Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- Authorities are asking the public for their help after a state trooper was injured by a car fleeing a checkpoint. At approximately 11 Monday night authorities say the driver…
