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Killer Charged in 30-Year-Old Murder

A 53-year-old man already serving four life sentences for murder confessed to another murder that occurred in 1987.

North Korea Ballistic Missiles

What the White House is saying about South Korea's latest ballistic missile test

Deadly Wildfires Sweep Midwest

The wild wild West is in a battle against raging wildfires that have scorched more than a million acres in four different states.

Bond Set at $25K for Man Accused of Flashing 7-Year-Old Girl at Walmart

The man accused of dropping his pants in front of a young girl in a Summerville Walmart has been issued a $25,000 bond.

Lawsuit Filed Against Boeing in Charleston for Missing MH370 Flight

Attorneys representing nearly four dozen families and victims of Malaysian Airlines flight 370 filed a lawsuit in a Charleston federal court last week against Boeing, the manufacturer of the 777 that disappeared in 2014.

House Rejects Bill to Block Local Bans on Plastic Bags

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The House narrowly rejected a bill barring local restrictions on plastic bags as coastal Republicans argued the state shouldn't dictate what municipalities can or can't do to protect sea life and the local economy. A 50-49…

Lexington High School Softball Team Plays on Renovated Field After Lawsuit

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington High School softball team has a newly renovated field that is worth more than half a million dollars. The upgrade comes after parents filed a lawsuit demanding better…

Columbia Firefighters Recognized at City Council

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia City Firefighters were honored Tuesday for their hard work on the city streets and for their work with the community. Columbia City Council Members held a Firefighter Appreciation at Council Tuesday night. The firefighters were also…

Police: Sumter Woman Sets Self on Fire Accidentally While Burning Trash

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a woman has died after she accidentally set herself on fire while burning trash. Sumter County deputies told media outlets that the woman set the trash on fire Tuesday afternoon and her clothes also…

Lawsuit Filed Against Boeing Over Malaysia Airlines Flight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A lawsuit filed in the United States suggests a series of catastrophic electrical and other failures may have led to the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 over the Indian Ocean. The suit filed against Boeing…

State Legislators React to Affordable Care Act Replacement Plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Members of South Carolina's house are sharing their thoughts on GOP legislation that could replace President Obama's healthcare act. Some members of South Carolina's House say the new…

Bacon, Soda & Too Few Nuts Tied to Big Portion of US Deaths

Gorging on bacon, skimping on nuts? These are among food habits that new research links with deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes.

Lexington Fire Crews Battle House Fire on Florentine Road

According to a tweet by the County of Lexington, fire crews are on the scene of a house fire in the 4000 block of Florentine Road.

RCSD: Man Found with Severe Injuries, Suffered Medical Emergency

The Richland County Sheriff's Department are now saying that a man found with severe injuries was not beaten, but suffered a medical condition that caused his injuries.

One Injured, Traffic Stalled in I-126 Tractor Trailer Accident

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Firefighters and police responded Tuesday morning to an overturned tractor trailer at I-126 and Elmwood Rd. Police say the driver of the truck was extracted from the truck…

Carson Comment Controversy

Carson makes controversial comments during his first speech that has other celebrities speaking out.

WikiLeaks Publish 1000s of What It Says Are CIA Documents

WikiLeaks has published thousands of documents that it says come from the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence, a dramatic release that appears to give an eye-opening look at the intimate details of the agency's cyberespionage effort.