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White Knoll HS student charged with making threat to 'shoot up' school, kill himself
Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say a 17-year-old White Knoll High School student made a threat online to shoot up the school.
Man wanted for theft at a CVS on Sunset Boulevard
Lexington Police Department need your help to find a man wanted for theft at a CVS store on Sunset Boulevard.
Opioid overdose deaths on the rise in SC
The number of opioid-involved overdose deaths from 2017 to 2018 has increased in South Carolina, according to data collected by S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Community leaders call for legislative action on hate crimes, gun control
In response to the tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton, several groups are calling for action at the state and local level to prevent similar incidents from happening in the Palmetto State.
Law enforcement addresses weekend shootings in Columbia, asking parents to 'step up'
Local law enforcement agencies have reacted to a series of shootings over the weekend. One happened on Lester Drive and left a man seriously injured, and another happened in Five Points near the Chick-Fil-A.
Lexington Co. firefighter accused of domestic violence
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--A Midlands firefighter is accused of pushing a woman against the wall of his apartment causing her to lose consciousness. Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say Christopher Hinson…
Suspect wanted for armed robbery at Zaxby's on Two Notch Road
Richland County deputies need your help to find a suspect wanted for robbing a Zaxby's restaurant at gunpoint.
Columbia City Hall glows orange today for gun violence prevention
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The beige City Hall structure along Main street downtown Columbia (1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC) is going to look just a little bit different tonight. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin requested the building be illuminated in the…
CPD investigates two separate overnight shootings
The Columbia Police Department is investigating two separate overnight shootings on Harden Street and Lester Drive.
Columbia Water: Power interruption causes discoloration of water
A water quality notification has been issued by Columbia Water, after officials say a power interruption caused the discoloration of water for residents around the downtown service area.
Man arrested in connection to $500k in stolen vehicles
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection to $500k in stolen vehicles recovered on Spring Hill Road in Camden.
15th annual "Give to Gain Gala" celebrates Special Olympics
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The community is giving back to South Carolina's bravest athletes through an annual gala. The 15-th annual "Give to Gain Gala" brings business…
Dashcam of officers claiming Newberry native, Georgia Southern QB had cocaine on hood of car; it wasn't
SALUDA COUNTY, SC (WJCL) - Authorities have released dash cam video from an arrest involving starting Georgia…
Columbia City Hall goes orange for gun violence awareness
Just over a week after the mass shootings in both El Paso & Dayton, in addition to the additional more than 250 mass shootings throughout the United States this year, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin requested City Hall be illuminated the color orange.
"Heartless" is how ex-girlfriend describes man accused in Sumter murder, disappearance of 5 year old
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- All the red flags were there. Allegations of a murder suspect's abusive past is now coming to light. Daunte Johnson is accused of killing a woman and a five year…
Police say missing 91-year-old in need of his medication found safe
The Columbia Police Department says the 91-year-old that was reported missing on Friday was found safely.
Orangeburg DPS encourages academic achievement by giving students bicycles
Officers with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety are spinning their wheels to reward students for their hard work in the classroom.
Lexington hosts recycling event Saturday
ABC Columbia image FILE LEXINGTON CO., SC (WOLO) --- Are you looking for a way to get rid of some old household items but aren't sure where to trash them? Lexington County has a solution. This weekend, Lexington is hosting…
Local autistic man receives postcards from around the world
A Chapin man with autism has gotten a unique view of the world through postcards. For the past year, 21-year-old Christian Bloom has been getting messages from people all over the world.
RCSD: 1 dead, 2 injured after shooting off Broad River Road
One of the three victims involved in a shooting on Broad River Road last night has died from his injuries, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Columbia PD continue investigating afternoon shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Columbia police are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting. Investigators say around 1pm a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg behind Rutledge Forest apartments. Columbia…
Man shot after allegedly breaking into home of ex-girlfriend
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating, after a man was shot while breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home.
Son of victim killed at Columbia home is arrested for burglary
Columbia Police say the son of a victim killed in a shooting at a Columbia home, has been arrested on burglary charges.
Prisma Health releases statement on pediatric resident accused of assaulting patient
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands released a brief statement concerning the allegations that one of their pediatric resident physicians has accused of Assault and Battery second degree of a patient by the Columbia Police Department Thursday. According to…
