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Police: 14 charged in attempts to sexually exploit children online

Police in Irmo say an undercover investigation into attempts to sexually exploit children online lead to 14 arrests.

SLED: Kershaw Co. man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Investigators with SLED say a Kershaw Co. man is accused of five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

America 250: Making the American flag in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — When you drive down any neighborhood street, pass by a school or government building, or head to the ballpark, you will likely see American flags flying from several…

Midlands pastor charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

According to an incident report provided to ABC Columbia News, Daniel Rabon was arrested on June 29th and charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.

SC lawmakers fail to meet budget deadline

State lawmakers missed a key budget deadline Tuesday, June 30 leaving the state without a finalized spending plan for the new fiscal year.

America 250 – Watch on-demand now!

As America celebrates its historic 250th birthday, dynamic duo Jeff and Boogie take viewers on a journey through iconic American culture in an unforgettable half-hour of television!

Deputies: Suspect in Summit shooting turns himself in

Richland Co. deputies say Tyjae Miller turned himself in in connection with the June 4th shooting in the Summit neighborhood.

US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'

Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” ratcheting up tensions again over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.

How you can join CPD to help children found in burning home

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the community's help in aiding the three young children found in a burning home earlier this week.

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Lexington Co. man sentenced in domestic violence murder

Officials with the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office say Scott Horton, 59, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of his common law wife Patricia Smerdell.

Hydrated holiday -- tips on avoiding heat exhaustion, stroke ahead of 4th of July

"At that point, the body stops sweating, stops trying to cool itself. The skin becomes very hot and dry in addition folks can become unconscious or have seizures, and so anyone who develops an altered mental status, or not acting right is having a heat stroke," he says.