Loaded Gun Found in Sumter Student's Bookbag
An eighth-grade student was arrested in Sumter County Wednesday after police say a loaded handgun was found in the student's backpack.
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Senate Confirms Rex Tillerson as Sec'y of State
The Republican-led Senate has confirmed Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump's secretary of state.
Walker Finds Human Remains in Wooded Area
Columbia Police are investigating after human remains were found in a wooded area on Earth Road.
Legislators Elect Sumter Judge to State's Highest Court
A Circuit Court judge from Sumter is South Carolina's newest Supreme Court justice.
Unlicensed Suspect Never Completed Home Repairs, Deputies Say
A 47-year-old man is accused of scamming a victim out of thousands of dollars for home remodeling repairs and working without a license.
SLED Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Summerville Police are on the scene of an "incident" on West Richardson and Old Postern Road Wednesday. State Law Enforcement Division officials say they are also headed to West Richardson in Summerville…
Unsealed Docs Released in Roof Case
About five months before the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church, the now-condemned shooter turned to Craigslist to seek a travel companion for his upcoming trips to Charleston.
NC School Custodian Fired, Charged with Child Sex Crimes
Deputies in Burke County have arrested and charged a school custodian with solicitation of a child by computer and indecent liberties with a child.
A Not So Sweet Study
A not so sweet study shows children are gulping down too much sugar, affecting calorie intake and health.
Paralyzed Dog Gets Second Chance
A dog, beaten and left paralyzed is now getting a new lease on life with the help of some good samaritians
Pot Smokers Protest
A new law in Colombia has some lighting a fire over the right to smoke marijuana in public.
Hundreds Rally at State House Against Trump's Immigration Ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Hundreds of Demonstrators flooded the State House grounds Tuesday evening to protest President Donald Trump's travel ban barring citizens of seven predominantly Muslim nations from entry into the United…
President Trump Nominates Judge Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court
ABC NEWS --President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch as his pick to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. Gorsuch, 49, is currently a judge on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He was nominated…
SC Lawmakers React to Travel Ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Local legislators sharing their thoughts about the President's travel ban. Some say it is a form of discrimination while others are saying he is just trying to protect our…
Wal-Mart Dumps Its Version of Amazon Prime for New Path
Wal-Mart is replacing a program that offered free shipping but had an annual fee with one that has a lower free shipping threshold and faster delivery as it hopes to answer Amazon's powerful Prime membership success.
Prison Agency Seeks to Stop Contraband with Netting
South Carolina's prisons agency wants to install netting along the fences that surround its high- and medium-security prisons to prevent people from tossing over cellphones and other contraband.
Poll Worker Charged with Trying to Coerce SC Primary Voters
A polling official in Sumter County has been charged with trying to coerce voters as she worked at the polls during last summer's state primary election.
Suspect Demands Pills in Pharmacy Armed Robbery
Authorities are looking for a man who demanded prescription pills from a pharmacy employee at a Richland County Rite Aid last week.
Professor Found Dead Before Reporting to Prison on Child Porn Charge
A Pennsylvania history professor has killed himself two days before he was scheduled to begin serving a 20-month prison term for child pornography.
Social Media Can Isolate Some Users
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO )--- If you are under the impression that social media sites are helping you connect with others, a new study suggests you may be missing out. The study looks at patterns of what people are paying attention…
