Booker nets 1st 2020 endorsement from SC lawmaker
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has netted the first endorsement from a sitting lawmaker in the crucial early-voting state of South Carolina.
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SC woman wrote $500 counterfeit check to receive money and goods at Sumter grocery store, deputies say
Sumter County deputies say that a Hartsville woman is charged with forgery, value less than $10,000.
Sydney Aiello, 19-year-old survivor of Parkland mass shooting, dies from suicide
A former high school student who survived last year's Parkland, Florida, shooting massacre has died from an apparent suicide, according to officials.
Man reported his car stolen, Sumter County deputies say he lied
The Sumter County deputies say a man is charged with falsely reporting a stolen vehicle.
Richland County Legislative Delegation named 5 new nominees to serve on elections board
The Richland County Legislative Delegation has named its nominees for the Richland County Elections Board.
Presidental hopeful Beto O'Rourke in the Midlands meeting with mayor, students
Presidential candidates are not an uncommon site in South Carolina as the First-in-the-South primary draws near.
Deputies: Lexington County man charged with attempted murder after shooting at a residence
The Orangeburg County Sheriff says a Lexington County man has been charged after a shooting incident that occurred when he confronted his wife's male friend.
School bus crashes into Sumter home
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office responded to the 2600 block of McCrays Mill Road after a Sumter School District bus struck a house and shed on Friday after 2 p.m.
Man facing charges for shooting at his former girlfriend's new friend, deputies say
Orangeburg County Sheriff says a man is being sought after shooting at a rival last week and has been taken into custody in Dorchester County.
Russia probe over, Mueller hands over report to DOJ
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday turned over his long-awaited final report on the contentious Russia investigation that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump’s presidency, entangled Trump’s family and resulted in criminal charges against some…
Poor People's Campaign to launch bus tour in Charleston SC
The Poor People's Campaign is launching a national bus tour of poverty-stricken areas to bring attention to what campaign leaders call the "real crises" facing the country including systemic racism, poverty and voter suppression.
Midlands elementary school adds garden beds thanks to grant
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Spring is here and that means its time to get out in the garden. Friday morning students from Congaree Elementary School got the chance to get their…
South Carolina's jobless rate unchanged for 8th month
South Carolina's unemployment rate was unchanged again in February, for the eighth straight month.
Bond denied for Forest Acres bank robbery suspect
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres bank last month was in bond court Friday afternoon. In a hearing at Alvin S. Glenn detention center, Samuel Neathery, 29, was denied bond. On February 5th, Forest Acres police…
The City of Sumter wants to hear from you on downtown development
Sumter, SC (WOLO) ---- The City of Sumter is asking for public input on what plans you would like to see as part of the Sumter Master Plan. Beginning April…
Lexington police search for suspect wanted for multiple burglaries
Lexington Police Department needs your help to find a suspect wanted for two burglaries early Friday morning.
Two firefighters injured after house fire on Crabtree Road
Columbia Fire Department officials say two firefighters were injured after containing a house fire on Thursday.
Tyson recalls chicken strips for possible contamination
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Tyson Foods, Inc is issuing a recall for 69,093 pounds of its frozen ready-to-eat chicken strips due to possible contamination, that's according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA…
Dollar General children's cough syrup recalled
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- A Dollar General brand medicine is issuing a recall for it's children's "Cough Syrup plus Mucus" due to bacteria contamination,that's according to the Food and Drug Administration. The cough syrup is…
Five Points fountain goes blue to raise awareness about colon cancer
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation turned the fountain blue in Columbia's Five Points neighborhood.
