Judge Denies Increased Sentence for Friend of Dylann Roof
Federal Judge Mark Gergel has denied the government’s motion to increase the punishment Joey Meek could get under federal sentencing guidelines.
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Woman Wakes Up To Snake In Her Bed
A Cheatham County woman found herself crippled with fear after waking up to a snake slithering on her.
Mom, Daughter Selling Girl Scout Cookie Robbed
A mother and her daughter have been robbed as they sold Girl Scout cookies outside a Wal-Mart store in northwestern South Carolina.
Month-Long Manhunt Ends, Burglary Suspect in Custody
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A serial burglar was arrested in Georgia over the weekend more than a month after officials launched a massive manhunt. Toby Butlar Boyd, 43, was found in Wilcox, Georgia…
Deputies: Suspects Sought in Vehicle Break-Ins, Credit Card Fraud
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating a man and woman wanted in connection with at least two car break-ins and credit card fraud.
SCDOT Workers Killed in Deadly Hit and Run, Identified
Aiken County deputies are on the scene of a deadly accident.
New Video Shows Events Before Ferguson Shooting
Convenience store disputes new documentary's claim that surveillance video suggests Michael Brown didn't rob store shortly before he was fatally shot by police.
Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='oufqV23t' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oufqV23t.jpg' vtitle='fire'] COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Fire crews spent Sunday evening battling a blaze that destroyed a mobile home. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the single-wide mobile home fire around 7pm. Officials say they arrived, the home on Roof…
Gamecocks Dancing! Carolina Earns 2017 NCAA Tournament Bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (22-10) earned a No. 7 seed in its ninth berth to the NCAA Tournament and will face 10th-seeded Marquette (19-12) in the First Round in Greenville, S.C. on Friday, March 17. The Gamecocks…
Fire Causes $300K in Damage to Two-Story Home
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire department continues to investigate a house fire that caused $300,000 worth of damages Saturday night. Fire crews responded to a two-story home on 2227 Wheat Street a little after 6:00p.m. Officials say flames and…
Bill Lets Districts Skirt Bathroom Building Codes at Arenas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Supporters say a South Carolina bill that lets football stadiums bypass international building codes stops taxpayers' money from being flushed down too many toilets. The bill approved 101-0 by the House last week reduces the number…
Suspicious Fire Destroys Cabins at Methodist Camp Meeting
ROWESVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A suspicious fire destroyed more than a dozen cabins at a South Carolina campground where Methodists have gathered for religious getaways for about two centuries. The Times and Democrat or Orangeburg reports that the fire consumed…
Mothers Against Drunk Driving to Host 4th Annual 'Walk Like MADD' Event
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- The Thompson Funeral Homes in Lexington held a pep rally luncheon for this year's 'Walk Like MADD' event. The event had special guest speakers including Steven Burritt, the MADD program director…
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree and Barn
NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after their car ran off the road and crashed into a tree and a barn Sunday morning. Troopers say the fatal wreck happened at 9:18a.m.…
Snow Blankets Midlands in March
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Rain turned to snow early Sunday morning, blanketing parts of the Midlands. Snow could be seen falling in parts of the Northwest Midlands , including Irmo and Ballentine. As far as Sumter, residents were reporting seeing flakes…
Wal-Mart Giving Out Free Cupcakes on March 12th
COLUMBIA, SC (ABC NEWS)-Wal-mart is making sure everybody gets to celebrate a birthday, by declaring March 12th "Everybody's Birthday." The retail giant will be giving away 3 million cupcakes nationwide to celebrate…
Possible Snow in the Midlands in March
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is the possibility of snow Sunday morning in parts of South Carolina and even the Northern Midlands. Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the weather as it moves into the Midlands. Some accumulating snowfall could be…
Bill Could Make Convicted Officials Fund Special Elections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Elected officials in South Carolina who commit felonies could be ordered to pay the costs of special elections needed to replace them under a new proposal. The State of Columbia reports the measure put forth by…
Officers Responding to Heart Attack Call Find Woman Shot
CLINTON, S.C. (AP)- Laurens County officers responding to a call about a woman having a heart attack instead found a woman who had been fatally shot. Deputies tell local media outlets they got a call at around 4 p.m. Friday…
SCDOT Crews Prepping For Weekend Winter Weather
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Transportation is gearing up for the winter weather that is predicted move through the state this weekend SCDOT crews have prepped snow and ice removal equipment.…
