California winds move south, may force new power outages
Hot, dry winds sweeping into Southern California raised concerns that the region’s largest utility could widen power shut-offs Friday.
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Suspect in $1M South Carolina arson captured in New Jersey
A suspect accused of intentionally starting a blaze that destroyed three South Carolina buildings has been caught in New Jersey.
Cayce firefighters extinguish house fire on Oakland Avenue
The Cayce Department of Public Safety say firefighters have contained a house fire on Oakland Avenue in Cayce.
Rifle raffle for Summerville dance school sparks controversy
A group of parents in the low country are raffling off a semi-automatic rifle to raise money for their children who dance at the Summerville Dance Academy.
S.C. State Fair makes significant annual economic impact
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina State Fair brings people in from around the state and nearby states, making an economic impact in the community. On Wednesday, the first day of the fair,…
Fire departments stress importance of smoke detectors during Fire Prevention Week
Fire departments across the state are teaching people new skills to help them avoid the dangerous effects of fires in their homes.
Former school bus driver who impregnated 14-year-old girl sentenced to 22 years in prison
A former Berkeley County school bus driver was sentenced to 22 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct and exploitation of a 14-year-old girl.
CPD identifies person of interest involved in suspicious fires in Old Shandon neighborhood
The Columbia Police Department has identified a person of interest involved in the suspicious fires that happened last month.
Sumter man gets 35 years for killing man he buried twice
Sumter, S.C. (AP)--A man who killed an accomplice in a South Carolina robbery and buried his body twice as he tried to keep anyone from finding it has been sentenced to 35…
Funeral service provider to honor unclaimed veteran in the Midlands
The funeral service provider, Dignity Memorial will be be honoring an unclaimed veteran with full military honors and is asking the public to help celebrate his life.
BEWARE: SC State Fair goers schemed in pay-to-park ruse
A man is behind bars accused of taking money from fairgoers in exchange for parking their vehicles at a business he did not own.
Man accused of multiple robberies in Richland County and City of Columbia arrested
A 26-year-old man is facing a list of charges after law enforcement officials say he robbed several stores at gunpoint over the course of several days.
SCDC investigate a homicide after an inmate was found dead in his cell
South Carolina Department of Corrections say they're investigating a homicide after an inmate was found dead in his cell.
Governor McMaster to sign physician assistant bill today
Governor Henry McMaster will sign a bill that will give physician assistants more authority in their jobs.
"Armed and dangerous" fugitive on the run for nearly a decade wanted by RCSD, CPD
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Richland County deputies need your help finding a fugitive who has been on the run for nearly…
Warren and Clyburn host Student Loan Debt Relief Town Hall at SC State
ORANGEBURG,SC (WOLO)- A US congressman from South Carolina has jumped on board with a democratic plan to cancel student loan for millions of Americans. Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren brought her plan to the…
Two men charged after throwing contraband over SC prison fence
Two men are charged for throwing contraband over a prison fence at Liber Correctional Institution, according to the S.C. Department of Corrections.
Two more arrests made in connection to fatal home invasion that killed one in Orangeburg
Two more man have been arrested in connection to a fatal home invasion that left one man dead, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.
Goodyear has listed its iconic blimp on Airbnb
Many sports-loving Americans can say they've spotted one of Goodyear's famous blimps hovering overhead at a football game. Far fewer can say they've spent the night inside one.
IKEA recalls infant bibs due to choking hazard
IKEA has recalled seven-thousand infant bibs that could become a choking hazard for babies.
