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Retired General Robert Caslen voted to lead USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After receiving a vote of no confidence, the University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees voted to elect Robert Caslen's nomination to be the next president of the…

Caught-on-camera: Woman wanted in sports bar brawl behind bars

Deputies say a 23-year-old woman is behind bars following an assault at a sports bar that was caught on surveillance.

Suspect wanted for theft of tablet at Orangeburg BBQ restaurant

The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety have released photos of a suspect they say stole a tablet from a local restaurant.

Man accused of raping child in McDonald's bathroom

A 37-year-old Oklahoma man has been jailed on rape complaints after authorities said he sexually assaulted a 4-year-old girl in a bathroom at a McDonald's play area, which the child was visiting during a day care field trip.

Fire Marshal investigating late night house fire

Coumbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says the Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire on Lilton Rd. late Thursday night. Firefighters say they arrived at the home around 12:30am.…

USC Board of Trustees set to meet at 10am for Presidential Search

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees is set to meet this Friday morning at 10am. ABC Columbia News received the Agenda for the trustees meeting, which includes items on the Presidential Search. ABC Columbia News…

USC donor Darla Moore urges trustees to restart president search without controversy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The namesake of USC's School of Business, and the University's largest donor, has urged its board of trustees to stop the current search for a president and start over. Darla Moore has donated more than $75…

Betsy DeVos looks to bridge gap between classroom and the workforce

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Betsy DeVos told several business and education leaders that one of her goals as the U.S. Secretary of Education is to have several businesses build from within.…

Lexington PD urging drivers to put down cell phones, responding to 100+ collisions per month

Town of Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- Lexington Police are asking drivers to be cautious and pay attention on the roads, as more than 100 collisions are reported each…

LCSD looking for break-in suspect seen wearing ski mask

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A masked burglar has been breaking into cars in Swansea. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department released the above picture, hoping someone could help identify him. LCSD says the man pictured, along with a friend, is believed…

Pedestrian dies in fatal collision overnight on Hwy 321

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos visits the Midlands

Former Columbia police chief in custody

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Jail records show that former Columbia Police Chief Randall Scott is in custody at the Lexington Co. Detention Center being held for the US Marshals Service. According to…

DNC warns presidential campaigns not to use 'Face App'

(CNN) --- The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is warning 20-20 presidential campaigns not to use face-app The Russian developed app allows users to edit pictures in order to make people look older. Its makers…

Faculty,students, and USC alumni voice concerns about presidential search

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Faculty at the University of South Carolina are fighting to stop a potential vote on Friday for the next university President. A Gamecocks for Integrity rally was held on Wednesday in hopes…

Police in Tennessee warn flushing drugs down the toilet could lead to "meth gators"

(CNN) - A police department in Tennessee is sounding the alarm about "meth gators." The Loretto Police Department posted a warning to…

Police: Man burns self after pouring gasoline on girlfriend

Authorities say a 21-year-old South Carolina man set himself on fire after pouring gasoline on his girlfriend, who was able to run away with just minor injuries.