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Man hits tree, dies during pursuit by deputies

IRMO, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina authorities say a man died in a car wreck that occurred when he was being chased by deputies who pursued him because he evaded a traffic checkpoint. The Lexington County Sheriff's Office said in…

Two Men Killed After Argument at Family Gathering

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Two men have died after a shooting at a family gathering in Eastover Saturday night. Richland County Deputies say they responded to the 100 block of Henry Street to a shots fired call just after 6:30pm. When deputies…

Pedestrian Killed on Highway in Sumter County

SUMTER COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was killed in Sumter County Sunday morning. The vehicle versus motor vehicle wreck happened on Highway 53 in Sumter County, according to the Sumter County Coroner, Robert M. Baker. Baker said Reggie Fulwood, 51, died…

Richland Library's Kids in Print Launches

[gtxvideo vid='8m5ahQbJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8m5ahQbJ.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library- Kids in Print Launch'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Library is giving young writers and artists a platform all their own. The 2018 edition of Kids in Print has been released. The publication highlights up-and-coming…

Dominion Energy Dedicates Largest Solar Farm in State

[gtxvideo vid='y2lL6Shv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y2lL6Shv.jpg' vtitle='Dominion Energy Dedicates Largest Solar Farm in State'] RIDGELAND, SC (WOLO)--  Dominion Energy, on Friday, in Jasper County, cut the ribbon on the largest solar farm in the state. A company spokesperson says the one thousand acre…

Sumter Police Investigating Fatal Crash

SUMTER, SC WOLO)-- Sumter Police are investigating a single- vehicle crash Saturday that resulted in a woman’s death.  According to police, the crash happened before 6:45 a.m. on Boulevard Road near Plowden Mill Road. Police say, an initial investigation, indicates the 2012…

Deputies: Man Dies Fleeing Traffic Checkpoint

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Deputies say a man was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree during  a short pursuit in Irmo Friday night. According to deputies, the pursuit began in the Fernandina Road area after deputies…

Kids Day Superhero Challenge at Finlay Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Grab the cape and mask, it's Superhero day at Finlay Park.  City of Columbia officials say you can  put your superpowers to the test with a variety of games and activities to challenge your mental and physical strengths…

Pet Adoption- Cinco De Meow Special in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for Cinco De Mayo. The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. Officials say all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will…

Sheriff shuts down bar operating illegal strip club

[gtxvideo vid='orWlMf3J' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/orWlMf3J.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff shuts down bar operating strip club'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The show is over for a bar Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says was operating a strip club illegally. Friday (5/4) afternoon the Sheriff issued a…

Magnitude-6.9 quake jolts Hawaii’s Big Island

PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — The Latest on the eruption of a Hawaii volcano that sent molten lava through forest land and bubbling up on paved streets (all times local): 1:30 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey says a second large earthquake…

Sumter murder suspect captured in Columbia

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials with the Richland County Sherriff's Office have captured a murder suspect wanted in Sumter County. Stephen Sennett was wanted in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jerry Lamars Johnson after his body was found in…

US Marshal Service warns public of jury scam

The US Marshal's Service is sending out a warning to the public to remind people of a Jury Scam that is circulating in an attempt to get personal financial information. Click here to find out what authorities are asking you to do to keep your information safe.

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