Body found near Broad River Boat Landing confirmed as former USC student
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WOLO) - Beaufort County Coroner's Office has identified the body found near Broad River Boat Landing as a former USC student. Officials say Mallory Beach,…
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Lexington County EMS worker charged with assaulting a child
Lexington County deputies say a Lexington EMS worker has been charged with assaulting a child he was attempting to restrain while on duty.
Group launches study to examine if gaming, gambling could deliver new revenue stream to SC
Two former State officials want to find out if legalized gambling would be good for South Carolina.
Residents recovering after EF-1 tornado tears through Midlands
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado ripped through Columbia last night leaving behind devastation. On Monday people who live on Saluda River Road started salvaging what was left of their homes. "It got dark for 5…
SCE&G sends scam reminder during Consumer Protection week
Cayce, SC (WOLO) --- SCE&G, a subsidiary of Dominion Energy is using National Consumer Protection week to remind customers of a scam that often targets energy customers that officials say results in an average loss of $342.00 dollars. The energy…
Deputies seek men in drive-by shooting that injured baby
Authorities say a baby has been injured in an apparent drive-by shooting in South Carolina.
At least 3 tornadoes hit Sunday in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The National Weather Service has partially completed its investigation into storm damage from Sunday (3/3) evening. The conclusion: so far three tornadoes; all of them were EF-1 tornadoes with winds from 73-112 mph. Two of them…
Multiple tornadoes cause damage across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornado touchdowns here in the Midlands area spreading from Elgin all the way up in Lexington County. The National Weather Service had three…
Deputies: Ongoing search for armed suspect accused of robbing Family Dollar on Leesburg Road
Columbia Police Department officers are releasing surveillance pictures of an armed robbery suspect to aid in his identification and whereabouts.
Lawmakers, police officials push tougher gun possession bill
State law enforcement leaders say the state needs to do more to keep guns out of the hands of convicted criminals.
Single 1.5 Billion Mega Millions winner comes forward to claim prize
After months of speculation, the winner of the biggest single Mega Millions Payout in U.S. History comes forward to claim their 1.3 billion dollar prize.
Law enforment leaders discuss firearms bill
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Teacher assistant accused of choking student at Brookland-Cayce HS
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How you can help storm victims in the Southeast
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Columbia Fire cleaning up storm damage off Gracern Road
Columbia Fire Department is cleaning up the streets off Gracern Road this morning after a severe storm on Sunday.
One lane is open on I-95 near mile marker 88 after a trailer overturned
Highway Patrol says I-95 south bound near mile marker 88 and I-26 west bound is shut down this morning from an overturned trailer.
Meteorologist Brian Basham explains what's next after storm hits Midlands
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Downed trees, power lines reported throughout Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Powerful storms and possible tornadoes blew through the Midlands early Sunday night. Agencies across Richland and Lexington Counties reported trees and power lines down. Columbia police reported downed trees and blocked…
More than 8000 without power across South Carolina during severe weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Severe weather storms and possible tornadoes have caused thousands of people in the Palmetto state to be without power Sunday night. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has reported 8,270 power outages statewide. https://twitter.com/SCEMD/status/1102367597696303105 Thousands of those outages…
At least 14 dead as storms, possible tornadoes hit Deep South
BEAUREGARD, Ala. --At least 14 people were killed by a possible tornado in Alabama on Sunday as severe storms destroyed mobile homes, snapped trees and left a trail of destruction amid weather warnings extending into Georgia, Florida and South Carolina,…
