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Investigators Searching for Suspects in Tow-Truck Theft

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) --ย Lexington County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two suspects in a tow-truck theft. Authorities say the suspects took the two-truck from a business in the 5000-block of Platt Springs Road on December 6. Security system cameras at…

Deputies: House fire caused by meth manufacturing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --ย Richland County Sheriff's deputies say a house fire Saturday morning was started by meth manufacturing. RCSD Spokesman Lt. Curtis Wilson says the RCSD bomb squad, deputies and Columbia and Richland Fire Departments responded to the 800-block of…

Columbia resident earns Grammy nomination

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Columbia musician is among those musicians nominated for Best Children's Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards Molly Ledford, the lead singer in Columbia-based band Lunch Money, partnered with her friend,…

Forest Acres frame shop reopens after flood

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” For one Forest Acres shop owner, the holiday season signals new beginnings. "It was very important to us to get back open again before the holidays got going really good," The Picture…

Two Men Arrested in Connection with Bank Robbery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon announced the arrest of two men wanted in connection to an armed robbery. Authorities say that just before 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. 21 year-old Terrance Bouknight entered the SC Federal Credit…

Gun Sales: White House to Seek Expanded Background Checks

WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” President Barack Obama's advisers are finalizing a proposal that would expand background checks on gun sales without congressional approval. White House adviser Valerie Jarrett says the president has asked his team to complete a proposal and submit…

19-year-Old Behind Bars After Series of Break-Ins

        COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A teen is behind bars in connection with a series of break-ins and thefts. Columbia Police say 19-year-old Collin Daves stole a Jeep Cherokee from Linwood Driveย andย allegedly stole a credit card from…

Winthrop Drops Name of White Supremacist from Award

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Winthrop University's top academic award will no longer bear the name of avowed segregationist and former South Carolina governor "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman. Media outlets report the university's president Dan Mahony told faculty, staff and students…

Sumter Co. Deputy First on Scene to Wife's Fatal Accident

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Sumter County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a fatal accident Wednesday morning, to learn that the victim was his wife. The accident happened on Lewis Road off Highway 15. Authorities say, 45-year-old Teresa Browder was hit…

Heisman Trophy Finalists: Henry, Watson, McCaffrey

NEW YORK (AP) - Alabama's Derrick Henry and Stanford's Christian McCaffrey are hoping to return to the Heisman Trophy to the running backs. Clemson's Deshaun Watson can keep it with the QBs. The two star running backs with very different…

Museum Director Says $5M Cost of Flag Display Will Come Down

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” The director of South Carolina's military museum says displaying the Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds will cost less than the $5.3 million price tag presented last week. William Roberson said Tuesday the figures given by…

SC State Chairman: Budget is Better, More Help Needed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” South Carolina State University Board Chairman Charles Way says the university is making progress in improving its financial situation, but still needs plenty of help. Way told a legislative bond committee Tuesday that the university currently…

Attempted Murder Charge Pending in Officer-Involved Shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspect who allegedly shot at deputies during an officer-involved shooting on Saturday will face charges. Sheriff Lott announced the pending arrest of 59-year-old Roger Hale. Hale will be charged…

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