SC Drought Committee raises drought level; will reconsider with rain
South Carolina's drought committee has upgraded about three-quarters of the state to moderate drought conditions.
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Fort Jackson holds career summit for families in transition
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Fort Jackson and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Career Summit to make the process of adjusting to a new way of life for transitioning service members and military spouses. Those attending the event…
RCSD: Two teens arrested after breaking into girl's bedroom, threatening to kill her
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested two teens on charges of armed robbery and several more.
Sumter Police say drowning of 5 year old at hotel pool accidental
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)--– Sumter Police say they have determined that the death of a 5 year-old girl, who was playing with family and friends at a hotel pool, is accidental. According to police, after an investigation, which included witness statements,…
Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators
[gtxvideo vid='MUislbT8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MUislbT8.jpg' vtitle='Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Jill Biden is in the Midlands to discuss education in South Carolina. Thursday morning, the former second lady toured the "Center For Learning" building in…
Local expert speaks on South Carolina's role in D-Day
[gtxvideo vid='cn6t5RZ7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cn6t5RZ7.jpg' vtitle='Local expert speaks on South Carolina's role in D-Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today marks the 75th anniversary of the largest invasion by air, land, and sea in history, D-Day. On June 6, 1944, soldiers, planes, and ships…
Deputies: Update on shots fired at Lexington County home with children inside
[gtxvideo vid='DAnQYrhz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DAnQYrhz.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Shots fired at home with children inside'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies are investigating after they say shots were fired at a home with several people inside, including two children. According to deputies, it happened around…
Crash on 1-26 Diverts Traffic near Orangeburg
[gtxvideo vid='MY37mBqm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MY37mBqm.jpg' vtitle='Crash on 1-26 Diverts Traffic near Orangeburg'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Troopers say a crash in Orangeburg County on Interstate 26 Eastbound is causing delays. The crash is at mile marker 144. According to State Troopers, Interstate…
Coroner: Woman found dead in Walmart parking lot
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Kershaw Co. Coroner's Office is investigating after they say a woman was found dead in a Walmart parking lot. The coroner says it happened around 2pm Wednesday at Walmart in Camden. He says 54 year old…
Man accused of stealing over a thousand dollars of items in Red Bank
Lexington County deputies say a man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment from a truck.
Deputies investigate a house shooting with kids inside on Vonda Drive
Lexington County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting at a house on the 100 block of Vonda Drive.
A reminder on swimming safety after multiple Midlands drownings
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---As we enter into the warmer months you may find yourself pool side quite a bit. While it may be the perfect time to relax, its important to keep…
Woman inspired to pay it forward helps Lower Richland senior graduate
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands woman is paying it forward to her alma mater in hopes to inspire others to do the same. A Lower Richland High School student almost missed her…
State Museum remembers D-Day 75 years after invasion
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of the largest invasion by air, land and sea in history. On June 6th, 1444, Soldiers, planes and ships from the United…
What's next in the Timothy Jones murder trial? Legal experts weigh in
The prosecution and defense are set to bring up new witnesses in the second phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial.
Richland One offers students Work Readiness Summer Camp
Richland Co,SC. (WOLO)---School is out but that doesn't mean the leaning stops, especially for Richland One High School students. This summer students within the school district have the…
Update: North Main Street back open after house fire
According to Columbia Fire, North Main Street in Columbia is shut down due to a house fire at the 5500 block.
LCSD: Motorcycle gang member wanted for multiple drug charges
Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials say a motorcycle gang member is wanted on multiple drug charges.
Community reacts to Timothy Jones guilty verdict
The jury in the Timothy Jones capital murder trial didn't buy the insanity defense and convicted the man who admitted to killing his five children.
'Flip & Give' program gives Shandon home new curb appeal
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- According to event organizers with the real estate group, The Moore Company say a community effort to renovate a home and make it look completely different, before putting…
Deputies in Darlington exchange gunfire with suspects inside car dealership
[gtxvideo vid='Xb4kxt1D' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Xb4kxt1D.jpg' vtitle='DARLINGTON SHOOT OUT'] Darlington, SC (WOLO) --- Deputies in Darlington county say officers exchanged gunfire with several people inside a Hartsville car dealership. Investigators say deputies responded after an alarm was triggered at the Dodge dealership on…
Local post office no longer staying open 24 hours due to vandalism incidents
The post office in Five Points will now be locked overnight.
5 year old drowns in Sumter hotel swimming pool
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- According to Sumter County Coroner, Coroner Baker EMS responded to the Econo Lodge in the 200 block of N. Washington Street around 6 p.m. Saturday June 1st, 2019. Baker…
Riverbanks Zoo hosting annual food drive in exchange for guests to receive discounted admission
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will be helping fight hunger and saving guests money on zoo admission during Toucan Tuesdays, starting June 11.
Former chief prosecutor sentenced to 1 year in prison for stealing $44,000
Former solicitor Dan Johnson was in court today for a sentencing hearing.
