5-year-old girl paralyzed by rape
At first no one knew why the 5-year-old girl could no longer move her legs or control her urine. For months she lay on the ground, unable to walk or play. Some in the community blamed witchcraft but the real…
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Flooded roadways, downed trees, light outages causing drivers to find alternate routes in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department has asked drivers to seek alternate routes until further notice in areas of Lexington County.
Teachers get emotional on stand when remembering Timothy Jones's children
After only two days of testimony, the prosecution rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. trial. Jones was found guilty earlier this week in the murders of his five children back in 2014.
May Jobs Report, US adds 75,000 jobs
[gtxvideo vid='U8jM3FXy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U8jM3FXy.jpg' vtitle='May Jobs Report, US adds 75,000 jobs'] The US Bureau of Labor released new employment numbers on Friday. According to the department, the U.S. economy added 75,000 jobs in May. The number is lower than what experts…
Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend
[gtxvideo vid='cWNzLdSZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cWNzLdSZ.jpg' vtitle='Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Presidential candidate and California Senator, Kamala Harris, will be in the midlands Saturday. According to the campaign, Harris will speak at the South…
Community invited to events for National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend
Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff's Department and Richland County Coroner's Office to raise awareness of gun violence.
Columbia Fire: Fire at Rusty Anchor restaurant in Chapin ruled Electrical
Columbia Fire Department officials say they've extinguished a fire at the Rusty Anchor restaurant in Chapin.
Sentencing phase in Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial begins
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Just days after Timothy Jones Jr. was found guilty for the murders of his five children, the sentencing phase in his murder trial began Thursday morning. Some witnesses…
Corrections officer accused of bringing inmates contraband, exchanging nude photos arrested
McCormick, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections Police Services arested former corrections officer, 24 ear old Tyshiana Brown released the arrest warrant…
Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators
[gtxvideo vid='MUislbT8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MUislbT8.jpg' vtitle='Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Jill Biden is in the Midlands to discuss education in South Carolina. Thursday morning, the former second lady toured the "Center For Learning" building in…
Coroner: Woman found dead in Walmart parking lot
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Kershaw Co. Coroner's Office is investigating after they say a woman was found dead in a Walmart parking lot. The coroner says it happened around 2pm Wednesday at Walmart in Camden. He says 54 year old…
Man accused of stealing over a thousand dollars of items in Red Bank
Lexington County deputies say a man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment from a truck.
Deputies investigate a house shooting with kids inside on Vonda Drive
Lexington County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting at a house on the 100 block of Vonda Drive.
Woman inspired to pay it forward helps Lower Richland senior graduate
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands woman is paying it forward to her alma mater in hopes to inspire others to do the same. A Lower Richland High School student almost missed her…
GM, Michelin working on puncture-proof tire
[gtxvideo vid='LPIPxjuv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LPIPxjuv.jpg' vtitle='GM, Michelin working on puncture-proof tire'] (CNN) - General Motors and Michelin are teaming up to create an airless, puncture proof tire. The prototype "Uptis" has treads in the middle and no side walls. GM says it's…
SC Forestry Commission lifts statewide Red Flag Fire Alert
South Carolina Forestry Commission officials say they have lifted the statewide Red Flag Fire Alert effective immediately.
Suspect accused of shooting trooper fights extradition to York County
The man accused of shooting a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper is fighting extradition to York County.
LCSD: Motorcycle gang member wanted for multiple drug charges
Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials say a motorcycle gang member is wanted on multiple drug charges.
Community reacts to Timothy Jones guilty verdict
The jury in the Timothy Jones capital murder trial didn't buy the insanity defense and convicted the man who admitted to killing his five children.
Jury finds Timothy Jones Jr. guilty of murdering his five children
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- After more than three weeks of testimony, the jury heard enough evidence to convict Timothy Jones Jr. of the murders of his five children. The jury deliberated for six…
