Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week as closing arguments begin on Monday.
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Sumter man faces charges after weekend chase ending in downtown Marion
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — What began as a traffic stop on I-95 in Florence County resulted in a police chase spanning two counties ending along Main Street in Marion Saturday. Trooper Matt Southern with South Carolina Highway Patrol tells…
Driver killed after crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A Leesville woman is dead after a crash in Lexington County Saturday night. Doris Smith Waters, 63, of Leesville was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries, according to Coroner Margaret Fisher. Officials say Waters was driving…
Prosecutor appeals overturning of SC's forfeiture laws
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A prosecutor is appealing to the South Carolina Supreme Court a lower court's ruling that the state's forfeiture laws are not legal. Last year, Circuit Judge Steven John ruled the state and U.S. constitutions were violated…
6 people displaced after house fire in Sumter
Sumter, SC (WOLO)- Two families are without a home tonight after a fire in Sumter. The Sumter Fire department responded to the blaze that broke out on Bethel Church Road Saturday afternoon. As a result, six people from two families…
State Election Officials meeting in Washington for training session on security
WASHINGTON (AP) - State election officials from around the country are gathering in Washington for training sessions and meetings with presidential nominating contests set to begin next week. The Department of Homeland Security held a training exercise for election officials…
South Carolina's Confederate Relic Room ponders name change
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's military museum is considering a name change that better covers all of its artifacts. The official name of the museum now is the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. But museum leaders…
Pelion woman charged in connection with bomb threat call to elementary school
PELION,SC (WOLO)- A Pelion woman has been arrested and charged in connection to a bomb threat call to a local elementary school. Felissa Connelley is being charged with threatening the use of weapons of mass destruction. On December 13, 2019…
Rapper Mase calls out Diddy over publishing rights
NEW YORK -- Nearly a week after honoring Sean “Diddy” Combs at the Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala, rapper Mase lashed out at the Bad Boy Records founder and accused Combs of ripping him off along with others signed to his…
Chapin man killed in multi-vehicle collision on interstate
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after a crash on the interstate Friday night. Johnson Reynolds Butchart, 54, of Chapin, has been identified as the victim who died at the scene, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts.…
Theaters celebrate Black History Month with Free screenings of "Harriet" in the Midlands
Universal City, California (WOLO)- Don't miss your chance to see Harriet for free in the Midlands during Black History Month. Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings of HARRIET in 50 theaters across the U.S. including right here…
Funeral arrangements complete for Saluda teens killed in crash
SALUDA, Sc (WJBF) – Funeral arrangements for two teens killed in a crash in Saluda, South Carolina are now complete. The funeral for 17 year old Drayton Black is Saturday morning at 11, in the Saluda High school gym. A…
New SC bill proposes GPS tracking of domestic violence suspects
A police officer looks at a crime scene. South Carolina was rated the sixth-worst state for domestic violence homicides in 2019, with a homicide rate 1.5 times the national average. (Nick Papantonis/WPDE) By: Nicholas Papantonis CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — People…
Fort Jackson Exchange honors 92-year-old veteran who served in WWII, Korea
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WOLO) --Veterans gathered Friday at Fort Jackson to honor Arnie Reichenthal, a 92-year-old former Navy seaman who served in both World War II and the Korean War. Reichenthal first made the…
Local musician in The Blue Pickups Band honored as 'Guitarist of the Year' in Carolinas
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Carolina Country Music Association has awarded a Lexington man the honor of being 'Guitarist of the Year,' and he's a musician in a band you might know. Jimmy Rogers…
Driver who crashed into building 2nd floor was drunk, high: Prosecutors
The driver of a speeding convertible that went airborne and crashed into the second floor of a commercial building last year, killing both of the car's occupants, was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prosecutors announced Friday.
Midlands women's college plans on adding male students as early as 2021
Columbia College President Carol A. Moore said the women's college will begin admitting male students as early as 2021.
Trio arrested after Sumter deputies seize meth, heroin and guns from Burgess Court home
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Three men are facing multiple charges after deputies say the search of a Burgess Court home yielded drugs and weapons. During the January 29 search of the residence, a total of 96 grams of methamphetamine,…
Students charged following alleged sexual assaults at Ridge View HS
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Four students from a Midlands high school are facing charges in connection with the sexual assault of a fellow student. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say one incident happened…
South Carolina's official website gets a makeover
The South Carolina Department of Administration, unveiled a new website this week.
