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Columbia police arrest suspect in hit and run

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a hit and run involving a pedestrian. Investigators say Johnny Ace Perry, 54, is charged with Hit and Run with great bodily injury,…

Police: Sumter man arrested with drugs, cash, guns

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--A Sumter County man is facing charges after deputies say marijuana and meth were found in his home. Investigators say Tamar Brown is charged with trafficking methamphetamines, possession with intent to distribute marijuana,…

Community remembers Myrtle Beach officer

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE)--If you were near Myrtle Beach State Park around 10 a.m. Tuesday, you heard the procession. Around 75 police vehicles and even more officers coming out to join family and…

Night one of the Republican National Convention

(CNN) --- Two of South Carolina's most prominent political figures front and center Monday night as the Republican National Convention kicked off from Charlotte., North Carolina Former Governor Nikki Haley and…

RNC peaceful protests in Charlotte turn violent

Written by: Trish Williford Charlotte, NC (WOLO) -- A peaceful protest in Uptown Charlotte turned violent. Our cameras were rolling in Marshall Park when a protester at a Resist RNC 2020 rally…

SCDC hosts drive-thru job fair for people seeking employment

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring. On Monday, SCDC held a drive-thru job fair where people could apply directly from the comfort of their car. โ€œWeโ€™re just trying to be out here, relevant in…

Chase leads to crash, negotiation

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- A chase lead to negotiators having to talk a man off of a 30ft wall. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say they spotted a truck driving recklessly in Red Bank and…

DHEC reports 543 new COVID 19 cases

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announces one of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 deaths we've seen in months. Monday afternoon DHEC says of the 4,090 tests processed Sunday there were 7 confirmed COVID 19 related…

Haley, Scott to address RNC

Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)--There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening's festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican…

More VA health services safely reintroduced for veterans

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. โ€œWe cater to 85,000 veterans across this great state. And every year, we have more…

Black and white tegu lizard spotted in Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Leaping lizards! An unusual animal has been spotted in the Midlands. Say hello to the black and white tegu lizard. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say one was…

SC First Steps receives federal grant

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Early childhood education is getting a boost in South Carolina. Friday the Department of Social Services announced a $1.2 million federal grant for SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the…

Suspect wanted in Rembert shooting

Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection…

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