Prison riot caused by contraband cellphone
A contraband cell phone caused a riot to break out overnight at Trenton Correctional Institution.
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Coast Guard investigating threat claim at Charleston port
Coast Guard officials say a terminal at the Port of Charleston has been evacuated because of a claim about a threat aboard a ship.
Lawsuit over SC Jailed Inmates Access to Attorneys
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A hearing has been scheduled in a lawsuit accusing a South Carolina jail of violating inmates' constitutional rights by preventing them from meeting with lawyers from a civil liberties group. Court documents filed Tuesday show a…
S.C. Lawmakers React to Alexandria, V.A. Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Although a gunman shot at congressmen in Alexandria, Virginia the effects of the shooting are resonating here at home in South Carolina. Congressman Jeff Duncan says…
New Data Suggests Welfare for S.C. Children is Improving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Children's Trust of South Carolina is the Kids Count grant recipient in our state. The organization announced it has reached a new benchmark Tuesday. "This is the 28th year…
3 killed, 2 injured in shooting at San Francisco UPS facility
Three people have been killed and two more were injured after a shooting at a UPS facility in San Francisco Wednesday morning, according to police.
Suspect in congressional baseball shooting identified
The suspected shooter in today's incident in Virginia is 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, according to multiple law enforcement sources.
At least 6 dead in massive London high-rise fire
A massive fire engulfed a residential high-rise building in London on Wednesday, leaving at least 74 people injured and six dead.
McMaster recognizes new law meant to protect highway workers
McMaster recognizes new law meant to protect highway workers
Suspect dead after opening fire at congressional baseball practice
Police are investigating a shooting at a park in Alexandria, Virginia, this morning, and initial law enforcement reports indicate that Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, was among those shot.
Tax Free Weekend Dates Released in SC
[gtxvideo vid='nfWPTwUv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nfWPTwUv.jpg' vtitle='Tax Free Weekend Dates in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to save on those back to school supplies. The South Carolina Department of Revenue has announced the 2017 Sales Tax Holiday dates. The tax free weekend…
Nephew And Acquaintance Charged With Cold Case Murder
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested two men in connection to a 2015 cold case murder. Cold Case Investigators arrested and charged Floyd Owen, 33, and Charles Brandon Barham, 30 with…
Dozens Charged in Alleged SC Prison Meth Ring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Nearly three dozen people across South Carolina have been indicted as part of a methamphetamine ring operating within the state's prisons. Attorney General Alan Wilson said Tuesday that the state grand jury has handed down indictments…
Lexington Police Host Summer Safety Checks
[gtxvideo vid='fgcnG3xV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fgcnG3xV.jpg' vtitle='Lexington Police Host Summer Safety Checks'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Summer means time to play and the Lexington Police Department wants to help make sure everyone is safe while outdoors. They're in the middle of their Summer Safety…
Richland County Library Unveils New Branches and Renovations
[gtxvideo vid='oUjxfKlG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oUjxfKlG.jpg' vtitle='Richland County Library Adds New Ballentine Branch'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Break out the summer reading list. The Richland County Library officially opened the doors to the brand new Ballentine Branch on Tuesday. It's located off Dutch Fork…
Stolen vehicle suspect in hospital after crashing near Fontaine and Farrow Roads
Law enforcement are investigating after a truck that was reported stolen was involved in a crash Tuesday morning.
New library opens in Ballentine
After nearly 15 months of construction, Richland Library is opening the doors to its new Ballentine location and inviting the community to take a look at the new, state-of-the-art facility.
North Korea releases imprisoned American student
An American student who was serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea has been released and is on his way home to the United States, according to the State Department.
Columbia police give latest on two homicide investigations
Columbia police are investigating two separate homicides.
LIVE: Jeff Sessions to publicly testify on James Comey's firing, meetings with Russian official
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is in the hot seat today as he's expected to be grilled by the Senate Intelligence Committee on his meetings with a Russian official and any discussions he had with the president before FBI Director James Comey was fired.
