Authorities ID skydiver killed while landing in SC
Authorities have released the identity of a skydiver who died during a hard landing near the South Carolina-North Carolina border.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Richland Co. communities
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- West Nile virus is confirmed in two places in Richland Co., after mosquitoes tested positive in Forest Acres and St. Andrews. Now, Richland Co. Vector Control is trying to minimize…
Valet arrested after taking customers car home, says he didn't have money to fix his car
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A Midlands woman came home to a missing car at the airport because a valet employee took her car for a spin. "I was very upset," Joye Johnson said. "I felt violated…
Deals, protests during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals — and protests.
Neighbors of Allen Benedict Court apartments react to residents moving out
When he moved across the street from the Allen Benedict Court apartments nearly 20 years ago, Charles Brooks says his neighborhood was full of life.
1,556 animals adopted during Pick Me! SC weekend
1,556 animals found homes this past weekend, thanks to the second annual statewide adoption event ‘Pick Me! SC.’
Deputies looking for masked man who fired shots during Two Notch Pitt Stop robbery
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies are looking for someone who robbed the Pitt Stop on Two Notch road last month. According to a news release and surveillance video sent Monday (7/15), the person walked into the convenience store at 7460…
Teen involved in fatal collision on Dreher Shoals Road identified
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the teenager who died as the result of a motor vehicle collision on Dreher Shoals Road in Irmo over the weekend.
Former officer said she was paid to bring package containing meth, marijuana to facility: Warrant
A former correctional officer was sentenced to serve six years prison for introducing contraband to inmates.
Ex-boxing champ Pernell Whitaker dies
Former boxing champion Pernell Whitaker has died after he was hit by a car in Virginia. He was 55.
One killed in weekend boating accident
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say a boater was pronounced dead after an accident this weekend. Officials say six people were on a pontoon boat on Lake Marion Saturday when waves caused their 32 foot…
Forest Acres PD searching for robbery suspect
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)--Forest Acres police are looking for a suspect in a recent robbery. Investigators say suspect can be seen in a a picture taken from an ATM's security camera. Police say the…
WWE star Jeff Hardy arrested for public intoxication
(CNN)-World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Jeff Hardy was arrested for public intoxication Saturday in South Carolina, police said. Police said they received a report of an intoxicated person in Myrtle Beach about 11 a.m. Shortly…
South Carolina mental hospital patient died at bottom of dogpile
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A patient at a state mental hospital in South Carolina has died after being at the bottom of a dogpile of several employees - something specifically prohibited in their training. The State newspaper reports three of…
One captured, 3 other burglary suspects wanted in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-One suspect caught on camera stealing from a local business has been caught, now deputies need help tracking down the other three suspects. Deondre Johnson, of Texas, is being extradited from…
Coroner identifies driver killed in single car crash
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The driver killed in a crash Sunday morning has been identified. Anthony L. Harris, 46, of Mitchell Street in Columbia, SC died after a single vehicle crash on Superior Street near Rosewood Drive, according to Richland…
Driver killed in head-on crash in Newberry
NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC(WOLO)-One person is dead after a head on collision in Newberry County Sunday afternoon. The wreck happened at 12:00p.m. on I-26 East near mile marker 63. Trooper Joe Hovis said the driver of a 2007 Honda was traveling…
South Carolina man faces murder charge in shooting of father
LADSON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 25-year-old South Carolina man faces murder charges in the fatal shooting of his father. The Post and Courier reports Robert Edward Millen was initially charged with two counts of attempted murder after shooting…
Deputies investigate double shooting in parking lot of Richland County club
RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after two men were shot outside a Richland County club Sunday morning. The incident happened at 7:00a.m. at Micasita Club on Decker Boulevard. Deputies say they found two…
