Deputies: Body of missing man in Calhoun County found in a pond
Calhoun County deputies say the body of a missing man, Jeremy Ballew, 36, has been found in a pond on Friday.
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2nd horse stabbed and killed in northern South Carolina
CAMPOBELLO, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say two horses have recently been stabbed in northern South Carolina and investigators are trying to figure out if the attacks are related. In the most recent incident, owner Ann McGinnis told the Herald-Journal her…
AP Interview: Steyer's fortune fuels underdog 2020 campaign, candidate visits SC
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Tom Steyer says it’s “not possible” to buy the Democratic presidential nomination. Yet the elderly crowd gathered in the back of the Southern Barrel Brewing Company in this town near the South Carolina coast sure did…
Lawyer for mother denies teen died being denied medical care
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a South Carolina mother killed her 16-year-old daughter by withholding medical care to her during her life. But a lawyer for 32-year-old Kynika Green says the woman's daughter had serious medical problems, wasn't expected…
Columbia City Council Race: Duvall, Middleton prepare for Tuesday's run-off election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Election Day may have been nearly two weeks ago, but two candidates are still chasing the final at-large spot on the Columbia City Council. Local attorney and businesswoman Sara Middleton is going up against incumbent Howard Duvall…
Fmr. Tri-County Electric Coop board chair indicted
Calhoun Co., S.C. (AP)-- The chairman of a Midlands electric cooperative was indicted Friday after prosecutors say he received $23,000 in free electricity and hundreds of thousands of dollars in free utility work. According to 1st Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe…
Columbia Police are searching for a burglary and assault suspect
Columbia Police have released a sketch of a possible suspect accused of burglary and assault on Ardincaple Drive.
Teen SC school shooter gets life for killing 1st grader
A teenage school shooter that killed a first grader on a school playground and his father in their home, was sentenced to life in prison.
Sumter police say a missing 80-year-old woman has been found safe
Sumter Police Department says a missing 80-year-old woman who was last seen on Thursday, has been found safe this morning.
Deval Patrick joins already crowded 2020 Presidential race
(CNN) ---Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has officially entered the already crowded 20-20 presidential race. Patrick, a Democrat admits his late-entry into the race won't be easy but says he's ready for…
CDC reports fewer people are smoking cigarettes in the US
(CNN) - A new report suggests fewer people are smoking cigarettes in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 13.7 percent…
A holy offer! Midlands church to sell its place of worship
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A historic church hopes someone takes them up on its holy offer as they have to sell their place of worship because upkeep is too heavy of a burden. For nearly 50…
Several Sumter bus drivers return to work after a week of protests
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) --Bus drivers spent the past week protesting their wages, but several are back on the roads and driving their routes. The district says all of the absent drivers have reported…
First responders from around S.C. discuss needs, issues with legislators
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday, first responders from around the state gathered in Columbia to talk to legislators about the issues they're facing. The First Responder Caucus offered responders a chance to talk about the critical needs and issues…
SC deputy fired over allegations of misconduct
An SC sheriff’s deputy has been fired over allegations that he acted inappropriately with female students as a school resource officer.
Troopers investigate a multiple vehicle crash and a separate collision on I-26
South Carolina Highway Patrol says lanes are back open on I-26 east at exit 107 after a multiple vehicle crash.
Former Columbia police chief sentenced to 30 months in prison
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Former Columbia police chief, Randy Scott, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison inside a federal courtroom on Wednesday for using drugs and a firearm charge. The sentencing hearing…
New traffic patterns feature barrier dividing I-20 eastbound lanes near Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Starting this weekend, drivers will expect to see some different traffic patterns driving eastbound on I-20. As part of a larger project that will widen the lanes along…
Hundreds tested for tuberculosis at Lexington Medical Center Facility
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Medical Center notified a group of Lexington Oncology Infusion Center patients, staff and visitors who may have been in the same general area as someone who…
18th century art comes to life through years-long digital project at UofSC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday night, the public is invited to see rare 18th century engravings come to virtual life in a project by students and staff at the University of South Carolina.…
