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Woman convicted in texting suicide seeks parole

Massachusetts officials are weighing whether to grant early jail release for Michelle Carter, the woman currently imprisoned for urging her suicidal boyfriend via text messages to take his own life.

Suspect in murders of Sumter five-year-old and her mother appears in court

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) --Daunte Johnson, the suspect in the murders of a Sumter five-year-old and her mother, made an appearance in a Sumter County court Thursday morning. For the second time in eight…

Two years after fatal Fairfield Co. hit and run, search for suspect continues

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- It's been almost two years, and there's still no leads in a Fairfield Co. hit and run that left one man dead. Authorities are asking for the…

Flags to fly at half-staff Friday in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Governor Henry McMaster has ordered that flags atop state and local public buildings be flown at half-staff from sunup until at least noon in observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 20.

83-year-old Calhoun County man who suffers from dementia, found safe

An 83-year-old man from Gaston who was reported missing was found safe, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

Signs removed naming SC highway for disgraced commissioner

State officials have removed signs naming the expressway leading to Columbia's airport for a South Carolina transportation board member who pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation.

Letter addressed to Westwood HS parents released following alleged threat on social media

Richland County School District Two officials have released the letter sent to Westwood High School parents "regarding a threatening social media post."

Man accused of stabbing Sumter mother, daughter to death appears in court

Wife of Congressman Jim Clyburn passes

Dr. Emily England Clyburn passed away the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in the Whitesville section of Berkeley County near Moncks Corner, South Carolina, she was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mattie England, and siblings Arthur England and Mattie Mae England Wadley.

Two Allen University students accused of robbing Benedict College exchange student caught

Columbia Police say they've arrested two Allen University students accused of robbing a Benedict College exchange student.

Court hearing for suspect charged for the murder of five-year-old & her mother

Sumter County officials say a man charged for the murder of a five-year-old and her mother is scheduled in court Thursday.

Two killed after early morning shooting in Sumter County

Two men were shot and killed in Sumter Wednesday morning.

Husband who reported wife missing now charged in her death

Police in South Carolina have arrested a former high school principal accused of killing his wife.

Subway partners with Transitions to provide meals for day of giving

Subway is partnering with local group 'Transitions South Carolina' to help feed the homeless in a special event.

More responsibility for children could mean more success in their future

And the question is — do parents really know best?

New scam involving Venmo could put your all your personal information at risk

There's a new scam going around and it's targeting users of a popular mobile payment app.

Gov. McMaster signs pharmacy bill to give more transparency to consumers

Governor Henry McMaster held a bill signing for a new provision regarding pharmacies and their operations.

Deputies investigating dead body found in Kershaw Co.

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body found on Damascus Church Road near Flatrock Road in Westville. SLED's crime scene was called to assist. Deputies are asking drivers to avoid the area at…