Lane closure for Killian Road westbound over I-77 starts tonight
South Carolina Department of Transportation officials say a lane closure on Killian Road westbound over I-77 starts tonight at 7 p.m.
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South Caroline funeral home to honor unclaimed veteran
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina funeral home is asking people to come to the funeral of a 75-year-old Navy veteran who has no family to claim him. Caughman Harman Funeral Home said the funeral for Petty Officer Third…
3 dead after car swept away in NC flood waters
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Three people are dead after a car hydroplaned off the roadway due to rising waters and ended up in Rock Dam Creek in Lincolnton, officials say. The crash happened around 7:50 p.m. along N.C. 27. North Carolina State Highway…
A veteran died in police custody. His body was returned to his family with some organs missing
CNN-Two days before he died, Everett Palmer Jr. called his brother, Dwayne, to tell him he was on his way from Delaware to New York to visit him and their sick mother. But first, he said, he wanted to resolve…
Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' inspires autistic boy to sing
We had an #oldtownroad miracle at my house. My son Daniel has #autism and doesn't talk. We caught him humming the @LilNasX and @billyraycyrus tune the other day. Then Bless God, my baby started singing the song on his own.…
Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Richland County on Saturday. The incident happened in the 400 block of Summit Townes Way at 8:00 p.m. Richland…
16-year-old driver injured, 14-year-old killed in SC crash
UNION, S.C. (AP) - A 16-year-old driver has been injured and a 14-year-old passenger was killed in a crash in South Carolina's Union County. WYFF-TV reports it happened at 4:32 p.m. Friday. State troopers say the 16-year-old who was driving…
Woman sues TSA over strip search at airport
A Las Vegas woman has sued the Transportation Security Administration after she says they made her strip down in Oklahoma before a flight back to Nevada, KTNV reports. Rhonda Mengert says in her lawsuit she was traveling through Tulsa International Airport on…
Audit finds Clemson doesn't complete some summer camp checks
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - An audit of summer camps at Clemson University found a lack of background checks for some staffers. The audit obtained by The Greenville News found that several camps were failing to run returning staffers through the…
Benedict College launches first graduate program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Benedict College has launched the first graduate program in the school's 149-year history. The State reports the Masters of Business Administration program will open to its first group of students on July 1. The program, announced…
American Idol auditions coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - American Idol has announced dates and locations for upcoming auditions this fall. The ABC show is hosting auditions across the country, including Columbia You will have the chance to audition…
107-year-old World War II veteran shares his experience at D-Day event
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Dozens of people got to meet and greet some of America's heroes in Columbia Saturday. The National Guard hosted a D-day event at the South Carolina Military Museum. The event…
Kamala Harris defends criminal justice record during speech in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back in the Midlands Saturday for the states NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. Harris was this years keynote speaker. She took time to defend her record as…
Man sent to hospital after incident at Earlewood Park, Columbia PD investigating
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police are investigating an incident at Earlewood Park that sent one man to the hospital. Officials say on Saturday around 4:45 p.m. a bystander came across a man who had injuries…
Kroger recalls some berries over possible Hepatitis A contamination
(CNN)-Federal officials are warning consumers to avoid certain brands of frozen berries sold at Kroger and other grocery stores over fears of Hepatitis A virus contamination. The berries were sold nationwide under the grocery store's "private selection" brand. The contamination was discovered…
2 charged in abuse of 16-week-old infant in Scotland County
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Beth Backus, 23, and Zachary Crabtree, 24, are charged in connection with the abuse of a 16-week-old infant, according to the Scotland County…
Latta police looking for missing elderly woman
LATTA,SC (WOLO)- An elderly woman has been reported missing by the Latta Police Department. Jaxie Rogers,85, was last seen on June 7th at 2:07 p.m. leaving the IGA on Richardson Street in Latta, according to police. Police also say Rogers…
Deputies investigating deadly shooting at SC nightclub
Dillon County, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting at a nightclub on Lockemy Boulevard in Dillon County, according to Captain Cliff Annette with the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. Arnette said the victim is a man who appears to…
Darius Rucker raises more than $2 million for St. Jude children's hospital
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - Music star Darius Rucker has now raised more than $2 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee. The singer's 10th annual "Darius & Friends" benefit concert on Monday raised a record-breaking $425,000. “I was…
Dozens of SC churches fund private Emanuel documentary premiere
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dozens of Lowcountry Churches are helping pay for the private premiere of the Emanuel Church Documentary. "This documentary that’s been put together has allowed us to come together again," said Craig Tuck, Volunteer Organizer for the premiere.…
