Lexington Eatery Sued in Teen's Stabbing Death
The parents of a teen knifed to death during a fight in a Lexington restaurant's parking lot have sued the eatery for not providing better security.
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UPDATE: 'Suspicious Death' Ruled Homicide
A suspicious death investigation has know been ruled a homicide after a man was found dead in a hotel room Friday.
Driver ID'd in Fatal Head-On Crash
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the victim who was killed in a head-on crash that shut down Interstate 77 Southbound yesterday.
Judge Won't Toss Fatal Shooting Video from Officer's Case
Jurors will see a key piece of video evidence in the upcoming trial of a white ex-South Carolina police officer in the shooting death of a black motorist, despite the defense's request that it be tossed out.
Sen. John Courson Suspended After Indictment on 3 Ethics Charges
One of South Carolina's longest-serving senators has been suspended following ethics charges tied to Republican powerbroker Richard Quinn.
Estranged Husband Arrested in Connection with Death of Sheriff's Employee
The estranged husband of a 31-year-old Lexington County Sheriff's employee found dead on Monday, has been charged in connection with her death.
EMT Dead After Being Run Over by Stolen Ambulance
Yadira Arroyo, a 14-year veteran of the FDNY, leaves behind five children. A suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Palmetto Health Richland Adds Infant Footprint Scanning Technology
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- One Midland's hospital is bringing a new system on board to help identify mothers and newborns. Palmetto Health Richland is using a new scanning system to document infant footprints.…
What's Next for President Trump
ABC NEWS--President Trump's executive order banning travel from six majority-Muslim nations suffered a new round of blows overnight as two federal judges issued different rulings stopping it from moving forward, at least temporarily. There are separate courses of action in the…
Gas Prices in the Midlands Dip
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Good News at the Pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in the Midlands have fallen nearly 2.5 cents in the past week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average $2.00 per gallon for regular gas. Nationwide drivers…
3 Democrats Vying to Replace Outgoing SC Democratic Party Chair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Three candidates are vying to replace outgoing Chairman Jaime Harrison as the next leader of South Carolina's Democratic Party. Local media outlets report Anderson native Trav Robertson has been making the rounds speaking to political groups…
Michael Slager Trial-Attorneys want to Limit what Prosecutors can Tell Jurors
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Attorneys for the former South Carolina police officer facing a federal civil rights trial in a motorist's shooting death are seeking to limit what prosecutors can tell jurors. Court documents filed Wednesday show attorneys for Michael…
Five Points Prepping for St. Patrick's Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--They're gearing up to go green in Five Points. The 35thAnnual St. Pat’s Festival is one of the largest celebrations in the southeast, say organizers. If you're going it takes place Saturday, March 18th. Organizers say this year's…
Unidentified Man Wanted in Sumter For Armed Robbery
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter Police Department is working to identify a man wanted in connection to the armed robbery of an individual Monday. The incident happened after 3 p.m. in the 1000 block of Broad Street. The robber was…
Columbia Police Looking For Man Accused of Multiple Robberies
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man accused of multiple robbing people at gunpoint on Monday. Officers say the suspect used a gun to steal cash from two victims at Park…
LCSD Investigating Stabbing at Flea Market
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a stabbing incident that happened Wednesday afternoon. Deputies say the stabbing happened at the U.S. 1 Metro Flea Market. After speaking with witnesses authorities have identified a suspect. Deputies say…
Autism Advocates Rally for More Medicaid Access to Therapy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Autism advocates say Medicaid funding for ABA therapy in South Carolina is the lowest in our nation. Families are urging lawmakers for more support. According to the Autism Academy of South Carolina, over 7,500 children in our…
LCSD Employee Found Dead Inside Home
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says the woman found dead inside a West Columbia home Tuesday was a civilian employee of the department. The Lexington County Coroner's Office confirms 31 year old Lindsey Lee, who worked…
House Intel Leaders: No Evidence Trump Tower was Wiretapped
ABC NEWS-- The top Republican and Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said today that there is no evidence that any wiretap took place at President Donald Trump's building in Manhattan during the presidential campaign or transition. Rep. Adam Schiff,…
Cat Litter Argument leads to arrest of Assistant Principal
(Information from: The Island Packet, http://www.islandpacket.com) BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) - An assistant principal at a South Carolina high school has been charged with slapping his wife in the face as an argument over an untidy cat escalated. The Island Packet…
