Police: Fired SC jailer had 'romantic' inmate relationship
South Carolina Department of Corrections police say a jailer has admitted to being in an ``inappropriate romantic relationship'' with an inmate under her supervision.
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Lexington Police need help identifying men caught on camera tampering with cars
The Lexington police Department says they need your help identifying two white men seen on surveillance images tampering with several automobiles. Authorities say the incidents took place in the Woodcreek neighborhood. [caption…
SC Election Commission rolls out new website ahead of 2020 election
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- There is less than a year before the First in the South Primaries, and just more than a year left before voters hit the polls for the Presidential election of 2020. In addition to rolling out…
Cardinal Newman principal gives first day of school summary following shooting threat
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A week after had a private Meeting was held with parents, students and staffconcerned over the delay in notification of an alleged racially motivated threat the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department says was posted online from a…
Suspect caught after setting woman's house on fire on Lexington Avenue
Cayce Department of Public Safety say they've caught the suspect accused of setting a woman's house on fire.
City of Columbia one step closer to passing 3 ordinances aiming at gun violence and hate crime
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- City leaders in Columbia are aiming at gun violence and hate crime with three laws proposed Tuesday night they moved one step closer to making it official. City Council green lighted three…
Coroner identifies 19-year-old pedestrian struck in roadway on 1-20
The Lexington County Coroner has identified the individual who died after being struck by a semi-trailer following a multiple vehicle collision that occurred on I-20 E.
Richland District 2 starts program to help children who experience trauma
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The United Way is partnering with Richland District Two to help children who have experienced trauma. Tuesday morning, the two announced the formation of a new resiliency team at…
Troopers: Pedestrian struck in roadway on 1-20, traffic blocked
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Traffic is blocked on I-20 East at the 59 mile marker due to a crash, say SC Troopers. According to the Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was struck in the roadway and transported by EMS to an area…
Woman accused of using stolen credit card to purchase gift cards
Lexington Police have released surveillance photos of a suspect accused of credit card fraud in hopes someone can identify her.
One person killed in fatal collision on U.S. 21 bypass in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a fatal collision on U.S. 21 bypass and Highway 33 on Monday.
Richland County Sheriff: Club illegally operating as sexually explicit business
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on illegal clubs, and announced another one that was unlawfully acting as a strip club. 'Tryst' off River Drive in…
No injuries after a fire destroys a mobile home on Fagan Road
Fairfield County firefighters say no one is hurt after a fire destroyed a mobile home overnight on Fagan Road.
Fantasia brings 'sketchbook' tour to Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- the ‘American Idol’star has announced ‘The Sketchbook Tour’ in support of her new album with the same name. Even more exciting is the fact she’ll be doing so with the support of…
Some Lexington students return to class with a celebration
The first day of school for some students in the Midlands is now in the books. Classes got underway Monday morning for several districts including Lexington Two and Three. Not to…
Crews responding to fire investigation in Lexington
Lexington County emergency response units were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 200 block Allenbrooke Dr just after 6:15 p.m. No injuries were reported, but one family was displaced.
5 people arrested during Sumter drug bust
Sumter, SC ( WOLO) ---- The Sumter Sheriff's office has taken five people into custody after officials say they were caught in a drug bust. According to authorities about 90 grams of methamphetamine, 33…
RCSD closes Cardinal Newman HS case, no students facing charges
The Richland County Sheriff's Office has closed the case of the investigation into a Cardinal Newman student who threatened to shoot his peers in a text message chain with friends.
Traffic Alert: North Main Street reopens after gas leak
The Columbia Fire Department are asking drivers to avoid the 3000 block of River Drive and Sunset Drive due to a gas leak.
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Bernie Sanders address Medicare for all and his plan to wipeout student loan debt
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Senator Bernie Sanders campaign visit through the Midlands, he told ABC Columbia his plan for South Carolina voters. His trips to Columbia have been frequent since announcing his run…
Columbia first responders now using 'FirstNet,' a public safety communications platform
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A new communications technology is helping first responders in the City of Columbia. Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that's powered by AT&T.…
Sheriff to address media about ongoing investigation into threat against students at Cardinal Newman HS
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will update the public on the threat made against students at Cardinal Newman High School earlier this month.
Multiple Newberry roads are still closed after weekend storms
Newberry County utilities officials say multiple roads are still blocked after the storms over the weekend.
Buttigieg and Klobuchar campaign in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Democratic Presidential hopefuls made their way to the Lowcountry on Saturday. Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar made appearances in the Charleston area in preparation for the major campaigning…
3 family members shot in apparent break-in
CHERRYVALE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating after three South Carolina family members were shot when someone broke into their mobile home. The Sumter Item reports a man, a woman and a 7-year-old girl were shot during the Friday night…
