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Woman leaves baby boy at Sumter fire station

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters in Sumter say a woman brought her baby to them because she said she couldn't care for the boy any more.

Rainy and maybe stormy Christmas Eve in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say a wet Christmas Eve in South Carolina could also bring some strong thunderstorms later in the day.

You can give Christmas tree a second life

Here's something to keep in mind, a local organization wants to help you take down your Christmas tree once Christmas is over.

4 dead in Interstate 95 wreck in Sumter County

SHILOH, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says four people have been killed and three others hurt after an SUV ran off Interstate 95 in Sumter County.

Sheriff: Hockey mask bandit is Ft Jackson soldier

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of committing nearly 20 armed robberies across the Midlands while wearing a hockey mask is a 36-year-old active duty soldier at Fort Jackson.

Controversial Film Comes to the Nick

While Sony Pictures has pulled the new movie "The Interview" from major theaters, it will still hit the big screen here in Columbia.

Camden Home Search Nets Investigators Guns And Drugs

Kershaw County, SC (WOLO)- Investigators in Kershaw County say the search of a Camden home yielded more than two pounds of marijuana and two stolen guns.

Metts 2nd attempt at guilty plea set for Dec. 30

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts is scheduled to be in court next week to again try to plead guilty to a charge he protected some people in this country illegally from possibly being deported.

January hearing set for former state Rep. Thad Viers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina House member is expected in court next month as part of a federal money laundering case against him.

Lawyers' fees on hold in SC gay marriage cases

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Requests for thousands of dollars in legal fees from attorneys who argued to overturn South Carolina's ban on gay marriages are on hold as same-sex marriages continue.

Midlands cops look for robber in hockey mask

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are looking for a man they say has robbed 16 businesses in the Midlands in a month while wearing a hockey mask.

Federal prosecutors: Pinson should forfeit $850,000

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the former chairman of South Carolina State University's board of trustees should forfeit more than $850,000 following his conviction on public corruption charges.

Postal Delivery Deadlines: Busiest Day of Season

The U.S Postal Service says the 23rd is the deadline to mail those Christmas packages Priority Express.

Increase in House Fires as Temps Dip

Temperatures are going down as we enter the beginning of winter, but fire officials say that's also when they start to see the most house fires.

Suspected Hockey Mask Bandit Arrested

Deputies say the Hockey Mask Bandit has been captured.

Area D.U.I. Traffic Stop Yields Much More.

Kershaw County, SC (WOLO)- A d.u.i. traffic stop yielded much more for deputies in Kershaw County.

Man dies after rescuing wife from burning Elloree home

ELLOREE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an Elloree man has died after rescuing his wife from their burning home.

Richland Co. Sheriff Seeks Hockey Mask Bandit

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is offering a $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of an armed robbery suspect wanted in connection with at least 18 robberies.