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Grieving mother questions son's accidental drowning

PELION,SC (WOLO)- A South Carolina woman son's death has been ruled accidential, but she believes there is more to the story. Officials say Marcus Dwyer, 18, drowned after jumping off a bridge…

Richland Library launches new farmers market in North Main community

People in the North Main Street community now have better access to fresh fruits and veggies.

5 major mayors in SC send a letter to legislators in support of the Panthers bill

[gtxvideo vid='zYnfUUJT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zYnfUUJT.jpg' vtitle='panthers letter'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The mayors of five of the state's largest cities sent a letter to the Senate today in support of the proposed tax incentives designed to bring the panthers practice facility to…

Court to hear appeal to reinstate lawsuit in Emanuel 9 massacre

Survivors and family members of nine people killed in a racist attack at a South Carolina church are asking a federal appeals court to reinstate their lawsuit.

Kershaw County coroner identifies body found from crashed car in SC pond

The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has released the identify of a man found near a submerged car on Monday, May 6th.

Beautification efforts go hand-in-hand with West Columbia redevelopment

[gtxvideo vid='tTdXgn2H' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tTdXgn2H.jpg' vtitle='W Cola Redevelopment'] WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As someone who has lived in West Columbia for more than a decade, Melissa Sprouse Browne says the city has many opportunities to become more attractive to the eye. “If…

Midlands Gives update with Rochelle at Segra Park

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Governor declares May as "Military Spouse Appreciation Month"

[gtxvideo vid='DQKqdZ5z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DQKqdZ5z.jpg' vtitle='Governor declares May as Military Spouse Appreciation Month'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor McMaster has dedicated the month of May to honor the people who hold down the fort, staying at home while their loved ones serve…

24-year old man dies from motorcycle crash on I-26

The Columbia Police Department says a 24-year old man was fatally wounded in a single-vehicle collision.

RCSD: Jailer arrested for bringing marijuana in a Skittles box to inmates

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center jail officer has been arrested on charges of of furnishing contraband. On Tuesday (5/7), the Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of Taliyah Fewell, 23, who's accused of bringing…

RCSD deputies searching for suspect accused of robbing Circle K at knife point

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted for armed robbery.

Coroner confirms student's cause of death

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--The Orangeburg Co. Coroner's Office confirmed Tuesday that a Midlands student's death was a tragic accident. In a statement, the coroner says "autopsy results show that Mr. Dwyer's cause of…

Richland Co. Sen. Harpootlian again questions Panthers Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One Richland Co. senator continues to be the loudest voice questioning the measure that would provide tax incentives to bring the NFL's Carolina Panthers' practice facility to York Co., moving it from Charlotte. Speaking Tuesday on the house…