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Woman charged after driving through apartment complex in Columbia, deputies say

The Columbia Police Department has identified the woman who drove her car into a Midlands apartment complex over the weekend.

Samantha Josephson murder suspect does not show up in court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The suspect in the murder of USC student Samantha Josephson did not appear at the Richland County Judicial Center for his first court appearance. Nathaniel Rowland, 24, was scheduled…

4-year-old killed in Easter Sunday vehicle accident on SC Highway 4

Highway Patrol says a 4-year-old was killed after a single vehicle collision on Easter Sunday on SC Highway 4.

Second bomb explodes in Sri Lanka

SRI LANKAH (WOLO)- According to the Associated press a second bomb has detonated in Sri Lanka. A van parked next to the church that exploded Easter Sunday has exploded. So far there has been no reports of any injuries. We…

Motorcyclist killed in hit and run incident on SC-527 and Highway 378

Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist is dead after a fatal hit and run on Sunday at the intersection of SC-527 & Highway 378.

NWS confirm 4 tornadoes hit the Midlands so far, additional surveys to come

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service (NWS) has released more information about the two tornadoes that hit Orangeburg County Friday. The EF-2 tornado came through the South of Rowesville in Orangeburg County,…

South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper facing DUI charge, fired

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WCIV) — A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on a DUI charge and later fired by the agency. WSPA-TV reports Cpl. Stephen McDowell was arrested Thursday for driving under the influence, less than 0.10. The state Department of Public…

Multiple tornadoes confirmed in the Midlands, including a EF-2 in Orangeburg Co.

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in the Midlands on Friday. NWS reports that an EF-2 tornado hit Orangeburg County, just South of Rowesville. https://twitter.com/NWSColumbia/status/1119795422179074048…

Eminem marks 11 years sober

The real Slim Shady is 11 years sober and commemorated the occasion by posting a picture of a sobriety coin to Twitter and Instagram. "11 years - still not afraid," the rapper wrote. Eminem posted a similar picture last year while he…

Car crashes into Columbia apartment complex

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are investigating after a woman drove her car into a Midlands apartment complex. The collision happened at the Wellington Apartments on Greenlawn Drive Saturday afternoon. The female driver has been detained after crashing into this home,…

2 charged in Walmart arson case that caused millions in damage

COLUMBIA,SC(WOLO)-Columbia police have arrested two men in connection to the Harbison Walmart fire. Steven D. Edwards and Bobby J. Murphy, Jr. are being charged with Arson, in the second degree. Both men are being housed at the Lexington County Detention Center.…

Two tornadoes confirmed in the Midlands

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The national weather service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in parts of the Midlands during Friday's storms. One of the tornadoes touched down in Southern Orangeburg County, and the other one was near Whitmire, in Newberry…