Victim trying to sell car via LetGo app shot, suspect arrested: RCSD
An arrest has been made in one of several shooting incidents over the weekend in Richland County.
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UofSC's president-elect addresses comments about binge drinking, sexual assault
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - President-elect Lt. General Robert Caslen held his first press conference Monday since being voted in as the University of South Carolina's next president. The…
Lane closure to begin on SC Highway 277 as crews start work on new bridge
South Carolina highway crews are closing a lane on the main highway north out of downtown Columbia as they prepare to build a new bridge.
Man gets 5 years for blackmailing woman out of $18,000
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - An investigator says a woman swindled out of $18,000 became so paranoid someone was going to attack her that she didn't even want to be interviewed in a room with windows. A judge ordered Mike Phillips…
Southwest planes collide on Nashville airport tarmac
Two Southwest Airlines planes have collided on the tarmac of Nashville International Airport. Airline officials say no injuries were reported in Saturday night's collision. An emailed statement from Southwest Airlines spokeswoman Michelle Agnew says the winglet of the St. Louis-bound…
District Court sets limits on student-led prayer in SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WLOS) — A South Carolina District Court has set limits on student-led prayer in the state. https://www.facebook.com/americanhumanist/photos/a.310155230194/10162323692975195/?type=3 According to a Greenville County Schools representative, on Thursday, the court issued a permanent injunction requiring the school district to continue…
Deputies investigate shooting in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOL)-Deputies are investigating a shooting that put one man in the hospital Saturday morning. The incident happened at 12:37 a.m. in the 400 block of Rockhaven Drive. The victim told deputies that he was going to visit…
More school districts join no snow days pilot project
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) - More school districts are joining a South Carolina experiment to have kids learn at home on days when roads are too icy for school buses. The Independent Mail reports that there weren't enough snow days last…
Deputies investigate shooting in parking lot of club Laroice
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after someone was shot inside a club parking lot Saturday morning. The incident happened just before 3:00a.m. at Club Laroice in the 100 block of Carrie Anderson Road. Deputies say the victim had…
Deputies:Man shot during attempt to buy car through LetGo app
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are looking for two men who shot someone during an apparent internet exchange Friday night. The shooting happened at 9:50p.m. at the Rush's in the 2600 block of Broad River Road. The victim told deputies…
USC's next chapter begins after debate among Board of Trustees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some members of the University of Board of Trustees say the thought of losing General Robert Caslen to another school would hurt USC’s national prominence. “The damage has been…
Former jailer arrested for sexual conduct with a minor
PICKENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A former Pickens County Detention Center officer is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Raymond Whitmire, 50, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor after investigators say he…
Gamecocks greet the fans during Pigskin Poets
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Gamecock football players traded in their helmets and pads for books Friday, greeting the fans for Pigskin Poets. Several members of the gamecock football team,…
Protesters disapprove of Board's vote to make Caslen president of USC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Ahead of the Board of Trustees meeting Friday morning, students and faculty marched from the Tree of Knowledge to the Alumni Center,…
Jill Biden scheduled to return to Palmetto state
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) ---- On Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2019, Jill Biden, the wife of Former Vice President and now Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden will travel to Charleston, South Carolina. During the trip Biden is expected…
Retired General Robert Caslen voted to lead USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After receiving a vote of no confidence, the University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees voted to elect Robert Caslen's nomination to be the next president of the…
Caught-on-camera: Woman wanted in sports bar brawl behind bars
Deputies say a 23-year-old woman is behind bars following an assault at a sports bar that was caught on surveillance.
Suspect wanted for theft of tablet at Orangeburg BBQ restaurant
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety have released photos of a suspect they say stole a tablet from a local restaurant.
Man accused of raping child in McDonald's bathroom
A 37-year-old Oklahoma man has been jailed on rape complaints after authorities said he sexually assaulted a 4-year-old girl in a bathroom at a McDonald's play area, which the child was visiting during a day care field trip.
Fire Marshal investigating late night house fire
Coumbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says the Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire on Lilton Rd. late Thursday night. Firefighters say they arrived at the home around 12:30am.…
