Sumter County Deputy killed in the line of duty
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Sumter County Deputy has been killed in the line of duty. According to Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis, Cpl. Andrew Gillette died from his wounds in a shooting…
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Election: 2020 Debate in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party's turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage. No fewer than three Sanders rivals unleashed paid attack ads against the…
The power of digital campaigning in the 2020 race
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — As Donovan Harris from our sister station WPDE found out, there wasn't a shortage of cell phones in hands at Coastal Carolina University, and some political…
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to new felony charges of false reports
(CNN) - Actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty to new felony charges Monday. Earlier this month the former "Empire" actor was indicted by a…
Vanessa Bryant sues helicopter operator for crash that killed husband Kobe, daughter Gianna
(CNN) - Vanessa Bryant is suing Island Express Helicopters for the deaths of her husband Kobe and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Island Express owned the helicopter that crashed last month killing the Bryants and seven others on board. The lawsuit…
Chair of Democratic Black Caucus stresses importance of African American vote in primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary just five days away, one group that is set to make a difference at the polls Saturday are African American voters. As candidates…
Lexington woman loses over 100 pounds thanks to local nonprofit
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- We're almost two full months into 2020, and there's a chance that you've given up on your New Year's Resolution. Especially if it was to lose weight. But there's one…
Remains ID'd as that of man missing since '16
Lexington Co. S.C., (WOLO)-- The Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department says remains found in a wooded area in Leesville are those of a man reported missing in 2016. The coroner's office says the cause and manner…
Newberry man missing from Dreher Island State Park
NEWBERRY COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Newberry County Emergency Services and the Sheriff's Office are looking for a missing man last seen at Dreher Island State Park. The man was in the primitive camp sites of the state park located outside of Prosperity,…
Moped driver killed in Lexington County
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A moped driver was killed after getting hit by a truck Saturday evening. The wreck happened around 6:40pm on Highway 6 near Jake's Landing road in Lexington County. Troopers say the moped was hit by a truck when trying…
Search for missing Conway woman expands, family asking for more volunteers to help
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 61-year-old Conway woman is still missing and Saturday, family says they're expanding the search. Police say Marianne Cecilia Marsh was last seen near Birch Lane in the University Forest neighborhood outside of Conway on Feb. 14,…
Unscripted 'Friends' reunion special to launch with HBO Max
LOS ANGELES -- WarnerMedia's new streaming service will debut with some extra “Friends.” The company announced Friday that the entire original “Friends” cast will reunite for an unscripted special that will be available on HBO Max when the service debuts…
John Legend to perform in Charleston, Orangeburg for Elizabeth Warren campaign
CHARLESTON, SC (CNN) — John Legend is focusing on politics rather than music. The singer is set to campaign for Senator Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina next week. Senator Warren, joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, will arrive on Monday, February…
"She loved everything and everyone": Faye Swetlik's mother reflects on her daughter's life
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --Several members of the community came together at Trinity Baptist Church to celebrate the life of six-year-old Faye Swetlik. Throughout Trinity Baptist Church, dozens of people wore pink and purple,…
Sumter deputies investigating shooting death
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter County deputies are investigating the death of Maurice James, 27. Investigators say he was found Thursday inside his home on Seidler Dr. with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper…
'Rocks for Faye' is an international movement honoring Faye Swetlik
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) --- You may have seen the 'Rocks for Faye' hashtag or movement on social media, where people are painting rocks and placing them somewhere for someone else to find. The…
College cancels class after racist graffiti found
Officials at a Maryland university canceled classes for a day after graffiti threatening black students with lynching was discovered scrawled in academic buildings.
Governor McMaster's proposed $10 billion dollar spending plan reaches next phase
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina's $10 billion dollar state spending plan is on its way to the House floor. Thursday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the $10 billion dollar budget…
Midlands school district gives students new tool to anonymously report incidents
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) --One Midlands school district is rolling out new technology that allows students, teachers, and staff to report incidents anonymously. Starting this week, Lexington Richland School District Five has installed the…
School delays due to anticipated inclement weather
The following locations will be on delayed openings due to anticipated inclement weather in SC Friday February 21st.
