Second suspect charged in nightclub shooting
Hartsville, S.C. (WOLO)-- A second suspect is in custody in connection with the fatal bar shooting in Hartsville Sunday. Police say US Marshals captured Davijon McCall in Durham, …
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Local student battling sickle cell disease surprised with Super Bowl tickets
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There was a 'super' surprise Thursday morning at Crayton Middle School, when a student was gifted tickets to this weekend's face off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the…
Missing General Hospital? Here's how you can see it!
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- New episodes of General Hospital will be made available on the ABC App, ABC.com, and Hulu without sign-in restrictions beginning at 8:00 PM ET during the impeachment trial. Also, ABC Columbia…
SC Proposed ban on holding Cell phones while driving could be dead at State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that would require anyone using a cellphone while driving in South Carolina to not hold the phone in their hands appears to be dead for the year. The Senate Transportation Committee decided Wednesday to…
Judy Scott, Walter Scott's mother, has died
Family of Judy Scott have confirmed she passed away on Tuesday, January 28.
Lawmakers move closer to putting an end to offshore drilling along SC coast
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- This week lawmakers could get one step closer to stopping offshore oil drilling off of the South Carolina coast, once and for all. Andrew James reports.
Columbia Mayor responds to state's lawsuit over city gun ordinances: "We won’t stop, Mr. Attorney General"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia's Mayor pulled no punches Wednesday night as the city faces a lawsuit in the State supreme…
Teachers meet with lawmakers, give feedback on education reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds of teachers came to the State House Wednesday to have conversations with lawmakers about the state of public education in South Carolina. Several teachers spoke about, among other…
Coroner: Murder victim was strangled, beaten to death
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Sumter Co. Coroner's Office says a woman found murdered in a hotel room yesterday was strangled and beaten to death. The coroner says the autopsy revealed strangulation and blunt force injuries to the head as…
Deputies: Student charged with assault after punching teacher
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A 17 year old student is charged with assault after deputies say she punched a teacher. Investigators say it happened Wednesday at 12:30 after the teacher escorted the student in the hallway to have a conversation about…
Twins to graduate from Fort Jackson after completing basic training together
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday, two soldiers will get to say they've graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson with their sibling. But not only are they related, they're…
Missing General Hospital? Here's how you can see it!
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Wednesday’s new General Hospital episode will be made available on the ABC App, ABC.com, and Hulu without sign-in restrictions beginning at 8:00 PM ET Also, ABC Columbia will air each episode overnight at 3:00am during the duration…
Attorney General suing City of Columbia over gun ordinances
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a lawsuit in the state supreme court Wednesday asking the court to strike down ordinances adopted by the city in relation to guns. In a news release, Attorney General Wilson…
Target shoplifting suspect sought by Lexington police
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man who they say wanted the five-finger discount at an area store.
Former Gamecock running for Congress
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- A former Gamecock wide receiver is hoping to go from catching touchdown passes in Williams-Brice to passing legislation in Washington, D.C. Moe Brown announced Wednesday his intentions to run for South Carolina's 5th congressional district. The seat…
Broad River Road shutdown in both directions at Bickley Road due to cut in gas line
Motorist are being asked to avoid the area of Broad River near near Bickley Road following a cut in a natural gas line.
Possible rate hike sparks outrage with Palmetto Utilities customers
RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Outrage in the Midlands after another water company is proposing to raise it's prices. Palmetto Utilities customers say they're frustrated after getting a letter in the mail saying their rates are…
President Trump introduces Middle East 'Peace plan'
(CNN) ---In the midst of the impeachment trial, president Trump unveiled his administration's proposal to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the white house Tuesday. The plan calls for the creation of a new…
"There is still hope for Sumter": Pastor says more could be done to curb growing number of homicides
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Back when he first became a Pastor at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, Marian Newton remembers Sumter being a different town. “30 years ago, you had no fear of…
S.C. law enforcement agencies raise more than $1 million for Special Olympics
Columbia. S.C. (WOLO) --- For about 30 years, South Carolina law enforcement agencies have helped raise money and awareness for Special Olympics through fundraising events. On Tuesday, they announced $1,030,83 was raised through the…
