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Mayor Benjamin Releases Statement Following Pinson Verdict

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin seeks to clear his own name in the aftermath of his friend and former business partner, Jonathan Pinson, being convicted of federal public corruption.

Lancaster Boy Suffers Heat Stroke Inside Locked Car

Lancaster, SC (WOLO)- A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition tonight after suffering from heat stroke after he accidentally locked himself inside a car in Lancaster.

Arthur Now Hurricane: Takes Aim at Carolina Coast

The July 4th Holiday could be a wet and windy one as Hurricane Arthur churns towards the coast. Arthur, the first named storm of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining strength.

Pinson 'Guilty,' Robinson 'Not Guilty'

A jury has found former South Carolina State University trustee Jonathan Pinson guilty on 29 of 45 counts including racketeering in his corruption trial.

Soldier Surprises Family

Just in time for the 4th of July holiday, a soldier is home with her family after a lunchtime surprise.

Man killed, wife injured in Columbia shooting

COLIUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies say a man has been killed and his wife injured after the woman's brother started shooting in a Columbia apartment.

Fatal Accident Closes Parts of I-20

We have a word of warning for drivers traveling along Interstate 20 in Lexington County Thursday morning.

Hurricane Arthur skirts with South Carolina's coast

We are keeping our eyes on the tropics Thursday as Hurricane Arthur skirts along South Carolina's coast.

Boston Pops' annual July Fourth show a day early

The annual Boston Pops Fourth of July concert and fireworks show has been moved up a day because of potential heavy rain ahead of Hurricane Arthur.

Grilling Safety

Before you fire up the grill, make sure you're holiday plans don't go up in smoke.

Union County Jail Guard Charged with Assault

UNION, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say an officer at the Union County jail has been arrested after pushing a female inmate against a wall, causing her to cut her head.

Sumter, SC (WOLO)-Police in Sumter need your help identifying a man who they say broke into at least three local businesses, stealing cartons of cigarettes. The Newports were valued at nearly 4-thousand dollars.