Tulsa officer acquitted in death of unarmed black man
A white police officer was found not guilty on Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the 2016 shooting death of an unarmed black man.
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Midlands Residents Voice Their Concerns About Politics And Corruption
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- lawmakers speaking to a packed house about corruption and politics on Wednesday. "Too many people get power and there is not enough accountability in our legislature," Mike Rose, R-Dorchester said. Politics…
Fallen Officer Memorial in Lexington
[gtxvideo vid='a1b2l8Ep' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a1b2l8Ep.jpg' vtitle='Fallen Officer Memorial in Lexington'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Honoring those who serve others, Wednesday a Fallen Officer Memorial was held to honor those lives lost. The annual Officer's Fallen Memorial pays tribute at the Lexington County Courthouse.…
Buckle Up SC Launches Memorial Day Safety
[gtxvideo vid='PTjBMaBM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PTjBMaBM.jpg' vtitle='Buckle Up SC Launches Memorial Day Safety'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to remind you to Buckle Up for safety. On Wednesday, the South Carolina Highway Patrol launched its annual "Buckle Up, South Carolina campaign." The safety…
Longtime Watchdog: "The people of South Carolina are tired of the repeated indictments."
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Representative Bobby Harrell, Representative Jim Merrill, Senator John Courson and now, Representative Rick Quinn. All of these lawmakers were accused of violating ethics while serving in the statehouse. Quinn is…
Special counsel appointed to lead Russia investigation
ABC NEWS-- The United States Department of Justice has announced that a special counsel has been appointed to investigate Russian interference into last year's presidential election. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been assigned by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein…
Troopers: Myrtle Beach Man Caused Fiery Crash on 1-95
AA Robeson County, N.C. (WPDE) — The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a 68-year-old Myrtle Beach man who was driving a tractor-trailer on I-95 on Tuesday caused a multi-vehicle pileup that killed five people, including himself. The crash happened on I-95…
Orangeburg County postal employee accused of mail theft
An Orangeburg County postal employee is accused of mail theft.
Researchers discover another ongoing cyberattack using NSA hacking tools
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a second ongoing global cyberattack that has quietly hijacked hundreds of thousands of computers around the world, including many in the United States, for a massive cryptocurrency mining operation.
SC family of 4, including infant, 4-year-old, killed in fiery I-95 crash
Five people, including an infant, were killed and four others were injured in a fiery crash that closed a portion of Interstate 95 in both directions Tuesday afternoon.
Woman arrested after allegedly trying to jump White House fence
The Secret Service arrested a woman who they said tried to jump a bike rack and scale the fence surrounding the White House on Tuesday, May 16.
Trump's growing list of high-profile firings
The firing of FBI director James Comey prompted an outcry from both sides of the political aisle last week. But Comey's dismissal wasn't the first time that President Donald Trump revived his old reality show tagline -- "you're fired!" –- in his new role.
Chelsea Manning released: the past 'is only my starting point, not my final destination'
In an exclusive statement to ABC News, Manning said, “I appreciate the wonderful support that I have received from so many people across the world over these past years. As I rebuild my life, I remind myself not to relive the past. The past will always affect me and I will keep that in mind while remembering that how it played out is only my starting point, not my final destination.”
Deputies Investigate After Multiple Robberies, Indian Community Feels They're Being Targeted
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A community still on high alert after burglars steal thousands of dollars worth of gold. On Tuesday night members of the Midlands Indian Community wants their voices heard. "It makes…
GOP Runoff for 5th District Too Close to Call
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The runoff election for the Republican GOP nomination to replace Mick Mulvaney in South Carolina's 5th District was too close to call Tuesday night, with the slightest or margins separating the contenders. The difference in votes…
Wendy Brawley Wins State House District 70 Runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Here is a list of winners of races in South Carolina. State House - District 70 Wendy Brawley, Democrat 70 % Heath Hill, Democrat 30 %
Lawmaker Responds to Misconduct Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former House Majority Leader Rick Quinn says he's done nothing wrong and will fight the misconduct charges against him. Quinn becomes the third South Carolina legislator since December suspended from office amid corruption allegations. House Speaker…
Kershaw Voters Weigh in on District 5 Congressional Runoff
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO)- According to the South Carolina Election Commission, Congressional District 5 covers 11 Midlands counties: Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Newberry, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union and York. Both Republican candidates…
Missing 8-year-old Girl's Body Found in Marlboro County
McColl, S.C. (WPDE) — The body of Iyana Lowery, the 8-year-old girl who was first reported missing on May 5 after her mother was found…
Man charged with attempted murder, four counts of kidnapping
A Sumter County man is behind bars accused of stabbing his girlfriend and threatening to harm other victims.
