One person killed after fiery crash on Shuler Belt Road in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a fiery crash on Sunday at Shuler Belt Road.
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Seth Hopkins expected to enter plea for criminal sexual conduct charges
The son of the man arrested in a deadly shoot out with Florence County Officers last year, will have a plea hearing this morning.
Deputies investigating after man found shot in Richland Co.
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after a man was found shot in Richland County on Sunday. The incident happened in the 1100 block of Hallbrook Drive at 5:40 a.m. Deputies say they found a man who had been…
Prosecutors reviewing convicted SC sheriff's other charges
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A prosecutor says he will decide by January will decide how to handle a dozen other charges still pending against a former South Carolina sheriff convicted earlier this year. A judge sentenced ex-Greenville County sheriff Will…
Man fatally shot after attempting to break into someone's home
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC(WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after a man was fatally shot after attempting to break into someone's home Saturday morning. The incident happened in the 3900 block of Wellesley Drive at 6:15a.m. Prior to the shooting, deputies responded to…
Deputies searching for suspects who burglarized Kershaw Co. gas station
KERSHAW ,SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating after a Midlands gas station was burglarized twice. On 11/30/2019 and 12/13/2019, the Wrightway BP Gas Station on Highway 34 in Ridgeway S.C. was burglarized. The suspect(s) took over 50 cartons of Newport Cigarettes valued…
Deputies looking for man who robbed Midlands thrift store at gunpoint
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are looking for a man who robbed a thrift store at gun point on Friday. The incident happened at the His House Ministries Thrift Shop River Drive at 2:00p.m. The victim told deputies that a…
CCU responds to 'disturbing' video involving student saying 'extremely racist' words
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — *NOTE: This story contains elements that some may find upsetting* Officials at Coastal Carolina University said they're looking into a "disturbing" video spreading across social media. In the video, which was taken off campus, a student…
Suspect in execution shooting of Arkansas police officer had interest in anti-law enforcement groups, police say
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.(AP) -- Sheriff's officials say a police officer who was killed in his patrol car in northwest Arkansas was…
A second chance: Partnership between SCDC, CIU yields 12 new graduates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --For the last eleven years, the South Carolina Department of Corrections and Columbia International University have teamed up to give inmates a chance to earn a college degree. On Friday, twelve…
Police: "Out of leads" in Clemson rape case
Clemson, S.C. (AP)-- Police at Clemson University have run out of leads into a reported rape at the main library on the school's South Carolina campus. The Greenville News reports the investigation…
Operation Stash & Wedge puts 18 men behind bars
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--An 18 month long investigation by both the Sumter Police Department and Sheriff's Office lead to 18 indictments on federal drug charges. Investigators say 18 men were indicted on conspiracy…
SC gets okay to make some Medicaid recipients work
Greenville, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina has been given permission from the federal government to require some Medicaid recipients to work to maintain their health insurance. Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday announced able-bodied Medicaid recipients would have to work, volunteer or take…
Richland Co. officials address Penny Tax audit
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County's administrator addressed reports of an audit from the South Carolina Department of Revenue alleging mis-spending of millions by the county's penny program. Leonardo Brown read a prepared statement saying he couldn't comment too heavily on the…
Spring Valley High School sends Make-A-Wish kid on Disney Cruise
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Make-A-Wish South Carolina granted 209 wishes last year, thanks to community donors and volunteers. One of those partners is Spring Valley High School, which has raised money to…
Heavy rain brings severe flooding in W. Cola
Heavy rain on Friday is expected to continue causing possible flooding in some areas.
Two women wanted for stealing mail from multiple addresses in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County deputies are looking for two women accused of stealing mail from over two dozen addresses.
Burglary suspect who escaped custody last month has been caught
Lexington County deputies say a burglary suspect who escaped custody last month has been caught.Authorities say
Lawmakers vote to send education reform bill to Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A bill that calls for changes in education across the state is on its way to the Senate Floor. The Senate Education Committee voted unanimously Thursday to give a favorable review…
DDSN hosts inaugural Holiday Market Square
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- For the first time, the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs hosted a holiday market to showcase locally made products by people with disabilities or special needs.…
