Man reported missing from Sumter found dead
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 23-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday, was found dead over the weekend according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Derrick Slater’s body…
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Washington banning US flights to all Cuban cities but Havana
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities except Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, officials said Friday.
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris drops out of Criminal Justice Forum event
Just hours after President Donald Trump spoke at Benedict College, and received the Bipartisan Justice Award, one of his Democratic rivals drops out of a weekend forum.
SCDNR: 'Kill it immediately' officials warn SC anglers of invasive snakehead fish
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources are warning fishers about invasive Northern snake-head fish in the Palmetto State.
Two Lexington Co. men arrested on child pornography charges
Two Lexington County men were arrested on 13 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to the Attorney General's Office.
Dozens of Trump supporters gather at Benedict College to greet President
A large crowd of supporters who were unable to see President Donald Trump speak at the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center's 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum made their presence felt outside Benedict College.
Protesters gather, march around Benedict College in response to Trump's visit
Different groups from across Richland Co. and the state gathered in Columbia on Friday to protest President Trump's visit. People chanted and held signs ahead of his arrival, and then marched from Taylor Street to Benedict College.
Worship service held for Charleston's Int. African American Museum ahead of groundbreaking
The pews at Mother Emanuel AME Church filled up quickly for those wanting to celebrate the groundbreaking of the International African American Museum.
Lexington Co. man sentenced to prison after coercing minors for nude photos
A Lexington County man is sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for soliciting minors, according to the Attorney General's Office.
President Donald Trump on criminal justice reform: 'I'm very proud of being involved"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered his speech on criminal justice reform Friday at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia. The President received the Bipartisan Justice Award at the…
President Donald Trump receives Bipartisan Justice Award in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum Friday at Benedict College. Watch his opening remarks here. President Trump received the Bipartisan Justice Award at…
President Trump's Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a…
Columbia Mayor pens open letter to President Trump
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Columbia and Benedict College Friday. It reads; Mr. President, welcome to…
Teen charged with making threat to kill classmates: LCSD
A Gilbert High School has been charged with allegedly making threats on Wednesday to kill his classmates.
Business license of Knights Inn on Airport Boulevard is revoked permanently
Cayce Department of Public Safety officials say the business license of the Knights Inn on Airport Boulevard has been revoked permanently.
SC sheriff faces up to one year in jail for misconduct
A South Carolina sheriff found guilty on one count of misconduct faces up to a year in jail and will lose his job.
Legislation to combat foreign influence in U.S. elections approved
(CNN) Thursday the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at combating foreign influence in US elections. The Shield Act would require political campaigns to alert the FBI and Federal Election Commission about foreign…
President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at…
Police investigate a double homicide in Batesburg-Leesville
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department officials say they're investigating a double homicide that took place this month.
