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Deputies: Suspect wanted for armed robbery at Little Caesars

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for Armed Robbery.

South Carolina lawmaker offers bills for assault survivors

A South Carolina lawmaker says she hopes legislation she's introduced will close loopholes in the state's laws that hinder prosecution of sexual assault crimes.

Developing: Columbia City officials to update Allen Benedict Court investigation

[gtxvideo vid='8ADBxaFq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8ADBxaFq.jpg' vtitle='Columbia City officials to update Allen Benedict Ct deaths'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ABC Columbia news has learned that on Monday afternoon City of Columbia officials will provide updates on the investigation into the evacuation of residents and the…

Monday marks one year since the fatal Amtrak train crash in Cayce

It's been one year today since the fatal Amtrak train crash in Cayce that killed two people and injured over 100 passengers.

PALSS offers free and confidential HIV testing and STI screenings

The Palmetto Aids Life Support Services is offering free and confidential HIV testing and STI screenings this Tuesday.

Super Ad Poll: USC wants to know which Super Bowl commercial was your favorite

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The University of South Carolina is helping end the debate over which Super Bowel commercial was the best. One hundred students and faculty in the school of Journalism and…

Police: Wife charged with murder after husband stabbed

BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 58-year-old woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing of her husband. Bennettsville Police Lt. Larry Turner said officers were called to a home Friday after Gladys Williams attacked her husband after…

Pedestrian killed in Sumter wreck

SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- Troopers are investigating a wreck that killed a female pedestrian in Sumter Saturday night. Officials say Sandy Johns,35, of Sumter died Sunday morning from her injuries. Johns was hit by…

South Carolina child returned to parents facing misconduct charges

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A family of three is reunited at last. On Wednesday, a Charleston County family court judge ordered the Department of Social Services to return a 22-month-old child into his parent’s custody. Foxx Coker was placed in protective…

Fingerprints of slaves etched in bricks throughout Charleston, guides say

CHARLESTON, S.C. — In a city that begs its people to stare up at steeples, sometimes the building blocks of history requires us to look down. "They walk over this or they walk past," said Crystal Kornicky, a tour guide…

Donation drive held to help Allen Benedict Court residents

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- In an effort to help the more than 400 displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court, people in the Midlands came out to a donation drive at Drew Wellness Center Saturday.…

Drug conviction overturned because officer isn't expert

LAURENS, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned a man's conviction and 5-year sentence on drug charges because prosecutors presented an unqualified police officer as a drug expert. The justices said the officer only had his experience…

Deputies:Two women charged for spending more than $2K with stolen credit cards

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- Two women turned themselves in for stealing and illegally using an Orangeburg man’s credit cards have been taken into custody. Treasure Thomas, 19, of St. Matthews, and Tracy Wilson, 19, of Orangeburg, were each charged with four…

Publix recalls deli popcorn chicken sold in SC stores due to possible foreign material

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Deli Popcorn Chicken sourced from Pilgrim’s Pride doing business as Pierce Chicken. The product may contain foreign material. The popcorn chicken was sold in both hot…

Columbia Housing Authority won't receive $30 Million HUD grant to fix ABC apartments, Mayor says

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced Saturday afternoon that Columbia Housing Authority will not receive a $30 Million grant they applied for that would help redevelop Allen Benedict Court which had a deadly gas leak that shutdown the apartment…

Get Psyched conference takes a closer look at mental illness

Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- Mental health is becoming more prevalent in today's world. Friday Midlands Technical College kicked off it's get psyched presentation a two week conference to explore the trouble the mentally ill go through and how to reduce the…