Sumter school board chooses Dr. Martin-Knox as new superintendent
Sumter School Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox as the district's new superintendent on Thursday.
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Airport HS students raise money for Camp Kemo
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Raising money with a bang. Tuesday afternoon students at Airport High School raised money by charging their classmates and teachers five dollars to hit an SUV with a sledgehammer.…
Lexington deputies search for suspects wanted for card fraud and car break-ins
Lexington County deputies say they need your help to find two suspects wanted for card fraud and car break-ins.
Lexington Police search for suspects accused of stealing from cars
Lexington Police need your help to find suspects accused of stealing from a vehicle on March 1 in Lexington County.
Two gang members caught after running out of their shoes from deputies
Kershaw County deputies have arrested two gang members for stealing and breaking into cars Thursday morning.
Two dogs died after someone threw several chihuahuas over an animal shelter's fence
[gtxvideo vid='t8D5uIaR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/t8D5uIaR.jpg' vtitle='dogs thrown'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - Someone threw four small dogs over an animal shelter fence leaving them there to die. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says around 7:30 on March 2, the suspects threw at least…
Walmart associates in SC reap more than $4 million in cash bonuses
More than 900,000 Walmart U.S. associates will receive a share of nearly $207 million in cash bonuses, as the company experienced more than a 4% sales growth.
Body found on Lakeshore Drive in Columbia identified
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who was found unresponsive on Wednesday afternoon in creek behind Lakeshore Condominiums.
Raises considered for all South Carolina teachers
Every teacher in South Carolina would get a raise under the state's new budget to be debated next week in the House.
Recognize these women? Lexington PD searching for bank fraud suspects
[gtxvideo vid='iV5gVGjY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iV5gVGjY.jpg' vtitle='Recognize these women? Lexington PD searching for bank fraud'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police say they are looking to identify two female suspects, believed to be involved in bank fraud. Police say the women are believed to be connected…
Former 5th Circuit Solicitor's Communications Director gets Probation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson's Communications Director, Nicole Holland, has been sentenced to probation in a United State's District Court. According to the US Attorney's office, the 50 year old was sentenced to three years probation after pleading…
South Carolina sheriff’s deputy arrested, fired
A sheriff’s deputy in South Carolina has been arrested on charges of misconduct in office and assault and battery.
Massive flames engulf North Charlotte apartments early today
Charlotte Fire Department say they have contained a massive fire at Hunters Pointe Apartments early this morning.
Fatal collision kills two people on I 77 North at mile marker 28
Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that killed two people Wednesday on I-77 at mile marker 28.
Strawberry farmers in Hopkins preparing to protect crops from freezing temperatures
Temperatures are expected to plummet on Wednesday night and Midlands farmers are working to protect their crops.
Disability Advocacy Day celebrates 30th year at State House event
[gtxvideo vid='ActbYtzn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ActbYtzn.jpg' vtitle='disability advocacy'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The words "We are Thirty" was spelled out in shoes on the State House steps Wednesday (3/6) for the 30th annual Disability Advocacy Day. The organization invited legislators to take part…
Advocates gathered in support at the State House to bring awareness to those living with hemophilia
At the State House advocates gathered in support of those living with hemophilia.
Senators make changes to South Carolina education overhaul
A group of senators has made some significant changes to a proposal to overhaul South Carolina's education system.
Firetruck hit by 18 Wheeler
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some Columbia firefighters are lucky to be alive after their truck was hit by an 18 wheeler. It happened on I-20 Wednesday morning when the firefighters were responding to another accident.…
Deputies: Sumter mother charged after newborn tests positive for marijuana
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO) -- Sumter Co. deputies have charged a woman after they say she gave birth to a baby who tested positive for marijuana. Investigators say Heather Barrett, 28, gave birth to the child on February 7th at…
