Keeping your resolution for a healthier 2020
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As we begin a new year and a new decade, many people have resolutions or goals that they'd like to achieve. For a lot of people, they want to eat healthier…
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40 years after escape inmate back behind bars: SCDC
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections say an inmate who escaped from an Anderson County work crew in 1979 was captured Wednesday in Delaware, living under an assumed name and identity.
Burglary suspect sought after items are stolen from Lochmore Drive home
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released surveillance images of a person caught on camera breaking into a Lochmore Drive home on January 1.
One killed, nine injured in fatal crash on I-20WB in Aiken
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed and nine others were hurt in a fatal crash on I-20 westbound.
Seven shot at bar in West Virginia on New Year’s Day
Seven people were injured in a shooting at a bar in Huntington, West Virginia early New Year’s Day, police said.
SC Agriculture Dept. seeks rule change from USDA
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is asking the federal government to adjust some rules to help the state's hemp farmers. The department says it has concerns over the USDA's testing requirements. For example, state officials say the…
Clemson fraternities disciplined
Clemson, S.C. (AP)-- A report says three fraternities at Clemson University have been disciplined for violating the university's code of conduct. Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta and Chi Phi were investigated following accusations of harsh new member processes and placed…
Milling elected to Richland One School Board
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland School District One has a new board member. New Year's Eve was also election day for voters in District One. Attorney Jonathan Milling won Tuesday's special…
Thousands attend Famously Hot New Year
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The cleanup effort got underway early this morning from last night's famously hot new years celebration. Officials with the event say an estimated 30,000 people attended Tuesday night's event.…
Fatal accident reported in Chesterfield Co.
Chesterfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The highway patrol says one person was killed in an accident in Chesterfield Co. Wednesday morning. Investigators say at 3:40am a man was driving on Brock's Mill Rd. about six miles north of Cheraw when he…
Second suspect charged in triple-homicide
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Lexington say a second suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting that ended in three deaths in West Columbia. Investigators say Jeremy Cornish is charged with three counts of murder in connection with…
Tennessee murder suspect arrested in Sumter
Sumter, Co. (WOLO)-- Sumter Co. deputies say a man who tried to avoid a license checkpoint was wanted for murder in Tennessee. Investigators say on Monday Rasheen Greenwood drove through a home's lawn to avoid the checkpoint on Avenue-A in…
Deputies investigating death of 23-year-old Sumter Co. man found Wednesday morning
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after deputies discovered a 23-year-old’s body Wednesday morning. A deputy found the body of Montrel Epps, 23, off McCray's…
Richland County County Coroner's Office helps bring closure to families through dignified burials
The Richland County Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 700 people. Those buried there are either unidentified or unclaimed, or in some cases, families needed help laying their loved one to rest.
SCHP calls for drivers to stay sober behind the wheel on New Year's Eve
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) --New Year's Eve is all about celebrating, but it is also one of the deadliest nights to get behind the wheel. A recent study found that South Carolina is the…
Jill Biden hits SC campaign trail for former V.P.
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The former second lady of the United States was in the Midlands December 30th campaigning for her husband. This morning, Jill Biden, wife of former Vice President Joe…
Local reaction: New federal law raises tobacco purchasing age
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) --A new federal law makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase tobacco products. One owner of a vape store says this is a good…
Deputies searching for "person of interest" in home invasion
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Richland Co. Sheriff’s department is looking for a person of interest in connection with a home invasion. On December 13th deputies say two men walked into a home on Ironweed Ct. through an unlocked door. While…
Victim identified in fatal crash
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland Co. Coroner's Office released the identity of a woman killed in a crash Sunday afternoon. Coroner Gary Watts says Lila Patterson, 77, was the passenger involved in a collision with another car at the intersection…
Police investigating after pedestrian found dead in parking lot
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a parking lot on Sunday. Just before 8:00 a.m., Columbia police found a 24-year-old man deceased a parking lot located at 931 Senate Street. Officials say evidence and…
