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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…

Juvenile arrested in connection with weekend shooting of 14 Year Old

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of Desmond Marquise Cromer on Tuesday (2/27). Lott says Cromer has been charged with murder, attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission…

Man Accused of Shooting People from Yard Charged with Attempted Murder

A Cayce man is accused of firing shots at a random group into a home, and at a group of people barely missing them.

5 candidates for seat of former South Carolina lawmaker

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Five candidates are seeking the South Carolina House seat left vacant when former majority leader Rick Quinn resigned in December and pleaded guilty to misconduct in office. Republican voters in Lexington County were choosing among a…

SC DOT: Traffic signal on Two Notch Road to be Removed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There are changes coming to a Richland County intersection. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, they plan to remove a traffic signal on Two Notch Road due to results of a traffic study showing low…

Gun Loophole Bill in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Members of faith and law enforcement communities are voicing support for a bipartisan bill that would make it tougher for someone like Dylann Roof to buy a gun in South Carolina. Emanuel AME Church pastor Eric…

Columbia High School Student Found with Gun on Campus

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Assistant Principal faces judge, accused of sexual relationship with student "she loved"

[gtxvideo vid='o2bZDAni' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o2bZDAni.jpg' vtitle='Assistant Principal faces judge, accused of sleeping'] LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A former midlands assistant principal left court Monday (2/26) morning accused of having a sexual relationship with a high school student. Former Airport High Assistant…