Lexington man sentenced to 15 years after robbing local hotel
A Lexington County has been sentenced to 15 years in prison without parole after robbing a hotel in the Midlands.
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Midlands high school opens mystery box from 1931 found by construction crew
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)- A piece of history found on a Midlands high school campus has finally been revealed. Students and staff gathered at Brookland-Cayce High School to open a time capsule that…
Spartanburg woman charged with fraud
A Spartanburg woman is charged with obtaining money using another person's identity.
Shakin' Dave Aiken fair fun
Shakin' Dave Aiken is back out on the Midway testing out the newest food to hit the South Carolina State Fair this year. Click below to see what he is trying today.
SC fifth graders create roller coasters for science
[gtxvideo vid='akz5V5Nt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/akz5V5Nt.jpg' vtitle='StudentRollerCoasters'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Students at Caughman Road Elementary School are learning about the science behind roller coasters. As a class project, fifth-grade students used what they learned about gravity and engineering to build working miniature…
Midlands Tech offers welding program
Midlands tech is starting a new program to help future welders get a edge over the competition in the work force.
Lexington PD identifies fatality in I-20 crash
The Lexington County Coroner has identified 72-year-old Michael John Callahan as the person who died in an accident along I-20 near South Lake Drive.
Wilson calls for re-authorization of Conservation Fund
Lexington Co., S.C.(WOLO)-- Preserving the Saluda River and other outdoor areas for generations to come. Tuesday morning US Representative Joe Wilson and the Conservation Voters of South Carolina held a news conference calling…
New information in Fatal Florence Officer Shooting, Sheriff :39 rounds fired by suspect
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott released new information Tuesday in the Fatal Florence officer shooting investigation. Lott says investigators found 126 guns in the home of suspect, Fred Hopkins. According to…
Candidates for Governor set to Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Governor Henry McMaster and Democrat James Smith, will meet Wednesday in the first of two debates. The debate, set for October 17, will be held at Francis Marion University in Florence. The second debate…
Deputies divert traffic following fatal accident in Lexington County
[gtxvideo vid='MsB6h3Ml' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MsB6h3Ml.jpg' vtitle='KIM- FATAL ACCIDENT'] UPDATE (1/3) The vehicles involved in the fatality collision have been removed from the roadway at SC-6/South Lake Drive and I-20 and officers are completing their investigation for reconstruction purposes. pic.twitter.com/lbDY3Vx07t — Lexington Police(SC)…
Man with grudge who drove car into mourners gets 80 years
A man who drove his car into a group of mourners at a South Carolina cemetery, hurting 11 of them, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison.
RCSD Sheriff to hold press conference on Florence shooting
Richland County Sheriff's Department will hold a press conference today to give updates on the Florence County shooting investigation.
USC students row to raise money for families affected by childhood diseases
Students with a physical therapy program at the University of South Carolina will be rowing for 24 consecutive hours to raise awareness and funds for Leo’s pride.
New brain collar has researchers thinking about ways to protect young athletes
Researchers in Ohio think they may have a solution to reducing injury to the brain in the event of contact.
Apartment fire displaces 8 people
A fire badly damaged three units at the Lakes at Harbison Apartments on Fairforest Road after a home appliance short circuited.
Newberry woman arrested for stealing money from an elderly person
The Newberry Police Department has arrested 45-year-old Mary Jane Chandler for strong armed robbery in an incident that occured Sept. 4.
New Flood Commission created through Gov. Executive Order
The South Carolina Floodwater Commission was created Monday through an Executive Order issued by Governor Henry McMaster.
Shoplifting suspects accused of hitting Deputy in custody
Three men are in custody accused of hitting a Deputy with with their getaway car. Click below for the full story.
Suspect in custody after Friday afternoon armed robbery
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department said Alexis Moreno is charged in connection with the shooting incident at a Shell gas station on Parklane Road.
