Save a life by giving blood on World Blood Donor Day
Today celebrates blood donors in the Midlands and around the world, as it's World Blood Donor Day, created by the World Health Org.
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Americans expected to spend more than ever on Father's Day; still not as much as Mother's Day
[gtxvideo vid='91pwnTrX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/91pwnTrX.jpg' vtitle='Americans expected to spend more than ever on Father's Day'] (CNN) - This year Americans are expected to spend more on Father's day than ever before. According to the National Retail Federation, a record $16 billion will…
Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors captured Canada’s first NBA championship with their most remarkable road win yet in the franchise’s NBA Finals debut, outlasting the battered and depleted two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors 114-110 on Thursday night in a Game 6 for the ages that spoiled a sensational send-off at Oracle Arena.
Prosecutors say justice is served after Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr., a Lexington County father convicted of killing his five children in August 2014, to death Thursday afternoon. It took the jury less…
Shootout between barber and customer at Forest Acres barbershop
[gtxvideo vid='SWBDJezn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SWBDJezn.jpg' vtitle='Shootout at barber shop between barber and customer'] FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - There was a shootout at a barbershop in the Forest Acres area Wednesday (6/13) night. It happened at Troy's Cutting Edge Barber Shop. Forest…
Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death for the murders of his five children
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--A Lexington Co. jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr. to death. Last week Jones was found guilty of murder in the deaths of his five children in 2014. Closing arguments in the sentencing phase of the trial were…
Sumter Police: Missing 27-year-old woman found safe
Sumter Police Department says a 27-year-old woman recently reported missing, has been found safe today after she was last seen in April.
Westbound lanes on Gervais Street close for emergency drainage repairs
SCDOT officials say the westbound lanes of Gervais Street will be closed today for emergency drainage repairs.
South Korea firm confirms rescue of oil tanker crew after attack
Two oil tankers reportedly attacked near the Strait of Hormuz have been rescued by one of its cargo vessels sailing in the area.
Defense rests in sentencing phase of Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial
More than a week after a jury found Jones guilty of murdering his five children back in 2014, the defense rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial.
Kohl's donation ensures no child is turned away from the Lexington YMCA
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington YMCA hosted its annual Kohl’s Kids Day Wednesday. The event celebrates the nine years Kohl's has helped provide scholarships for families and children who need financial assistance. Over the last decade Kohl's has donated…
SC woman wearing headphones hit and killed by train
ELGIN, SC (WOLO) - A woman died Wednesday (6/12) afternoon after she was hit by a train in Elgin. The Kershaw County Coroner says Olivia Matheson-Brazell, 26, was trying to cross the tracks near Kelly Lane when she was hit.…
Missing for days, woman with dementia found alive in woods
An 85-year-old woman with dementia was found alive but dehydrated in North Carolina four days after she went missing in South Carolina.
Canada joins growing list of countries to ban plastic
[gtxvideo vid='iecLbxbD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iecLbxbD.jpg' vtitle='BANING PLASTIC'] (CNN) ---Canada's Prime Minister says the overuse of plastic can not be ignored. Justin Trudeau says Canada will ban single use plastic items like bags, straws, cutlery and stirring sticks by the year 20-21. According…
Columbia Police investigate shots fired call on Devine Street
Columbia Police are investigating an early morning shots fired call at the 3800 block of Devine Street and South Kilbourne Road.
I-20 west near exit 59 back open after a collision overturned a truck
Highway Patrol says I-20 west near exit 59 is back open after a collision overturned a tractor trailer semi-truck.
Kroger reportedly getting into CBD business
[gtxvideo vid='AFaH73HB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AFaH73HB.jpg' vtitle='Kroger reportedly getting into CBD business'] (CNN) - Kroger is reportedly getting into the CBD business. Cleveland news stations are reporting the Cincinnati-based grocery store chain plans to sell products with CBD including lotions, balms, oils, and…
SC Troopers to increase patrols during "100 Deadliest Days of Summer"
Troopers are increasing their patrols to be on the lookout for distracted drivers during what they call the deadliest days of summer.
Ex-wife of Timothy Jones Jr. calls on jury to spare his life
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- The ex-wife of Timothy Jones Jr. took the stand to tell the jury that they should not give the death penalty to her ex-husband, who was convicted of…
SC officials begin specialized training to prevent school violence and assess threats
Leaders are working to make sure schools in South Carolina are safe.
