South Carolina Attorney General wants energy lawsuit dismissed
Attorney General Alan Wilson is one of the lawyers in 15 states that are are calling for a lawsuit over fossil fuel to be thrown out.
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14 former SCDC employees and correction officers arrested by the FBI
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - 14 former employees of the South Carolina Department of Corrections have been indicted on federal charges related to accepting bribes and bringing contraband into South Carolina prisons.…
Arrest made in Lexington school threat
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with school threats made on social media yesterday (4/24), say Lexington Police. On Monday, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers…
Researchers in South Carolina play tag the alligators
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - An old children's story speaks of mice putting a bell on a cat's tail. Researchers in South Carolina are tagging alligators' tails. And necks. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports researchers from Clemson…
Fleetwood Mac Coming to Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- It's not a rumor, Fleetwood Mac is coming to Columbia! Wednesday the Colonial Life Arena announced the legendary rock group will bring its North American tour to the Colonial Life Arena on February 22nd 2019. Tickets go…
House Votes to Cut SCE&G VC Summer Surcharge
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)--SCE&G customers are one step closer to no longer having to pay for the failed VC Summer nuclear project. Wednesday the house voted to cut the entire eighteen percent surcharge currently on customer's bills. The senate's version…
SC corrections employees charged in contraband ring
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)- More than a dozen South Carolina corrections employees are facing federal charges related to bribery and bringing contraband into the state's institutions a week after a deadly prison riot, according to federal court documents obtained by The Associated Press on…
Teen Arrested, 2nd Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery at Subway
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies have arrested a teenager and are searching for another suspect after an armed robbery Tuesday night. Deputies say Aaron Bradley,18, stole an unknown amount of cash from the Subway on Hardscrabble Road after…
Lynching Memorial and Museum Set to Open
A Museum highlighting a dark period in American history is getting ready to open it's doors in Alabama. Click here to find out what connection it has to South Carolina.
UPDATE: Person of Interest accused of shooting 2 officers caught
The search for a suspect believed to have opened fire on two Dallas Police officers and a civilian is in police custody.
New additions to the Governor's Garden
Spring is in full bloom on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion thanks to a colorful donation.
Tenn. Waffle House naked shooting suspect's first court appearance
[gtxvideo vid='srTAY1Iq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/srTAY1Iq.jpg' vtitle='Tenn. Waffle House naked shooting suspect faces judge'] NASHEVILLE, TN (WOLO) - The man accused of opening fire at a Tennessee Waffle House was arraigned in court Tuesday (4/24) morning. Travis Reinking is charged with four counts…
President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads
[gtxvideo vid='d69ukqnz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d69ukqnz.jpg' vtitle='President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster is about to hit the airways with his biggest backer. Tuesday (4/24) Governor McMaster's campaign announced ads will begin airing Wednesday…
Orangeburg officials search for vehicle in connection with weekend shooting
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a vehicle that was seen during a shooting over the weekend.…
Former President Bush Health Update
Former President George H. W Bush remains in the hospital where doctors say he has stable after weekend hospitalization.
RCSD honored by S.C. House and Senate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department was honored today (4/22) with resolutions by both the S.C. House and Senate highlighting the contributions the agency has given to the area and how participating on LivePD has helped demonstrate…
Woman charged with abuse of vulnerable adult
A Columbia woman is accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult while working as a behavioral health assistant.
Man wanted in hit & run accident turns himself in
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection with a Two Notch Rd. pedestrian hit and run collision that happened on Sunday (4/22). Joshua Myers turned himself into CPD officers this afternoon after being accused of…
Causes of Death Released for Inmates Killed in Riot
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The coroner's office in Lee Co. has released the causes of death for the seven inmates killed in a riot last week. Coroner Larry Logan says the men likely bled to death from sharp force wounds…
Area Law Enforcement Agencies Create Gun Violence Task Force
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A new task force will be patrolling the Midlands targeting, who law enforcement call, the top ten gang members. Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief Skipp Holbrook…
