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Richland County deputies searching for suspect wanted for gas station robbery on Two Notch

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for robbery.

Fmr. N. Charleston officer appeals conviction again

[gtxvideo vid='bF4zfLFI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bF4zfLFI.jpg' vtitle='Slager'] Columbia, S.C. (AP) -- Attorneys have asked an appellate court to reconsider its ruling upholding the conviction and 20-year sentence of a former South Carolina policeman in the shooting death of an unarmed motorist who was…

AG, other law enforcement oppose medical marijuana in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The state's law enforcement leaders re-affirmed their opposition to medical marijuana at a news conference Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. State Attorney General Alan Wilson and several other police chiefs and…

Broad River Rd. is back open after an early morning accident

Highway Patrol says the roadways on Broad River Rd. & Outlet Pointe Blvd. are blocked after an early morning accident.

In State of the State, SC gov to pitch ideas, seek alliance

South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster gives his annual State of the State address to lawmakers on Wednesday.

Bus driver hailed hero after rescuing more than 30 kids from burning bus

[gtxvideo vid='WQyBQHk7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WQyBQHk7.jpg' vtitle='BUS ACCIDENT'] Darlington, SC. (WPDE) ---A car slammed into the back of a stopped school bus Tuesday morning in in the Pee Dee, caught fire and spread the flames to the bus. Authorities say the driver of…

Forum held on election reform and restoring voter trust

[gtxvideo vid='m6tpqi19' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m6tpqi19.jpg' vtitle='ELECTION FORUM'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Electors increasingly question whether their votes matter leaving politicians wondering how to restore public confidence in elections. The Richland Library held a forum on election reform tonight to give residents the…

Lexington deputies searching for two men accused of breaking into a home, stealing money and jewelry

The Lexington Sheriff's Department is searching for twp suspects accused of breaking into a woman's home and stealing from her safe.

Residents displaced from gas leak at housing complex living hotel to hotel

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of people living hotel to hotel after being forced out of their homes last Friday (Jan.18th). Allen Benedict housing complex is still closed off to residents after two bodies and…

GoFundMe started for Federal workers feeling the pinch

Families all over the Country are beginning to feel the effects of the Government shutdown as it hits day 32. What some are now doing to feed their families and how you can help.

Orangeburg woman charged with assault and battery of a high aggravated nature

Orangeburg woman has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, a charge that carries up to 20 years in prison.

Two suspects arrested with deadly shooting of two men, Orangeburg officials say

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of two men in December 2018.

Sen. Bernie Sanders visits HBCU Benedict College

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Senator Bernie Sanders visited Benedict College and answered questions from many college students. During his visit, Sanders spoke about many hot button topics, from ending the government shut…

Business leaders sit down with legislators for building forum

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce met for a legislative forum to help promote businesses on the state and federal level.

Soldier remains found in the Netherlands traces man back to Newberry after 70 years

A Midlands family finally has closure after a man went missing in war nearly 70 years ago.

In State of the State, Gov. McMaster to pitch ideas, seek alliance

When South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster gives his annual State of the State address to lawmakers, he'll be laying out a vision for the coming year in a state where his office notably holds little unilateral power.

Confederate flag from South Carolina Statehouse put on display

The final Confederate flag to fly at the South Carolina Statehouse has quietly been put on display at a museum

Gas prices on the rise in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You may have seen gas prices inch downward over the new year, but prices at the pump are once again rising. According to Gas Buddy, prices in the midlands are now 6.2 cents higher than last week. Drivers…