Jails Not Collecting DNA Samples
State Investigators say jails could be missing inmates that could be in the system for other crimes by not gathering the recommended amount of DNA Samples.
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District 69 Runoff Candidates Share Their Platforms and Plans to Win
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-Voters in Lexington will head back to the polls in under two weeks for a runoff election to fill Rick Quinn's seat in the statehouse. Both Chris Wooten and…
SC School for the Deaf and Blind Perform at House of Representatives Chambers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a place you usually hear quite a bit of yelling, lots of gavels banging, sometimes chaos, Wednesday the House of Representatives had music to their ears, literally. …
CPD investigate stabbing in Northeast Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Update: Columbia Police Department says a female has been arrested in connection with the deadly Prescott Manor stabbing. 23 year-old, Zhane Pride, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.…
Suspect Sought for Attempted Murders
Camden police are asking for your help as they continue searching for a suspect wanted for 2 counts of attempted murder.
Amtrak Train Crash Update: NTSB Report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal investigators say the crew of a CSX freight train was still on scene at the time of a deadly South Carolina crash, with an engineer running to safety as a passenger train hurtled down the…
Special run-off election for House District 69 seat
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Congressman Clyburn Pushes for Gun Background Check Completion Act
[gtxvideo vid='nDpw4lm5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nDpw4lm5.jpg' vtitle='Congressman Clyburn Pushes for Gun Background Checks'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn has launched a petition to force a vote on the Background Check Completion Act. On Tuesday, Clyburn announced he wanted to force the…
200 New Jobs Coming to Berkeley County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --200 new jobs are on the way to Berkeley county. Tuesday, the Governor's office anmounced that Science Applications International Corporation is expanding its existing operations. According to officials, the company expects to create 200 new jobs over…
Health Benefits to Getting a 15 Minute Massage
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South Carolina State Guard enlisted to fight prison cellphones
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's corrections officials are enlisting State Guardsmen to help them combat cellphones in the state's prisons. Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday signed an executive order allowing South Carolina State Guardsmen to help patrol the perimeters…
Lexington County Man arrested on child pornography charges
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Attorney General, Alan Wilson, announced the arrest of Albert Lee Spivey on five charges connected to the exploitation of a minor. Investigators received a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children…
Voters Discuss What They Want In New Representative Replacing Rick Quinn
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Residents of Lexington said they are excited to have someone in their representative slot that has their main interests in mind when at the Statehouse. Those voting today said they…
Lawmaker Plans Gun Giveaway
One lawmaker says he wants to put guns in the hands of South Carolina educators and plans to give them away for free in an effort to protect school children.
Man identified and arrested in connection with weekend robberies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators have arrested a man in connection with several weekend armed robberies. Officials say 20 year-old, Christopher Borders, was arrested at his home yesterday and is facing two counts of armed robbery, shoplifting and…
Heidi Todd's mother released from hospital, family releases statement
Charleston, S.C. (WCIV) - Charleston Police Department just released a statement from the Todd family. They were victims of an alleged attack and a kidnapping almost two weeks ago to the date. Today, officials say Heidi Todd's mother, Brittany, has…
Supporters Rally for Bill to Close Charleston Loophole
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-People from all over South Carolina came out to support bill S.516, designed to extend the background check period to five days to close what many call the Charleston…
NAACP sues Myrtle Beach over Black Bike Week rules
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A civil rights group is suing Myrtle Beach and its police department, saying the city discriminates against blacks by having different rules and stricter enforcement during a motorcycle festival catering to African-Americans. The national NAACP…
American Red Cross receives new, lifesaving Bloodmobile
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 22, 2018) — The American Red Cross presented a new Bloodmobile courtesy of a generous donation from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina this morning (2/27). Representatives from the Red Cross and BlueCross BlueShield attended the event. Local…
