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2 charged in abuse of 16-week-old infant in Scotland County

SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Beth Backus, 23, and Zachary Crabtree, 24, are charged in connection with the abuse of a 16-week-old infant, according to the Scotland County…

Latta police looking for missing elderly woman

LATTA,SC (WOLO)- An elderly woman has been reported missing by the Latta Police Department. Jaxie Rogers,85, was last seen on June 7th at 2:07 p.m. leaving the IGA on Richardson Street in Latta, according to police. Police also say Rogers…

Deputies investigating deadly shooting at SC nightclub

Dillon County, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting at a nightclub on Lockemy Boulevard in Dillon County, according to Captain Cliff Annette with the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. Arnette said the victim is a man who appears to…

Darius Rucker raises more than $2 million for St. Jude children's hospital

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - Music star Darius Rucker has now raised more than $2 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee. The singer's 10th annual "Darius & Friends" benefit concert on Monday raised a record-breaking $425,000. “I was…

Dozens of SC churches fund private Emanuel documentary premiere

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dozens of Lowcountry Churches are helping pay for the private premiere of the Emanuel Church Documentary. "This documentary that’s been put together has allowed us to come together again," said Craig Tuck, Volunteer Organizer for the premiere.…

Man Charged with Felony DUI in crash that seriously injured a Lexington deputy

LEXINGTON, SC (SC)-A man is being charged with Felony DUI after crashing head on into a Lexington county deputies truck Saturday morning. The wreck happened around 5:55 a.m. on South Lake Drive…

5-year-old girl paralyzed by rape

At first no one knew why the 5-year-old girl could no longer move her legs or control her urine. For months she lay on the ground, unable to walk or play. Some in the community blamed witchcraft but the real…

Flooded roadways, downed trees, light outages causing drivers to find alternate routes in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department has asked drivers to seek alternate routes until further notice in areas of Lexington County.

Teachers get emotional on stand when remembering Timothy Jones's children

After only two days of testimony, the prosecution rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. trial. Jones was found guilty earlier this week in the murders of his five children back in 2014.

May Jobs Report, US adds 75,000 jobs

[gtxvideo vid='U8jM3FXy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U8jM3FXy.jpg' vtitle='May Jobs Report, US adds 75,000 jobs'] The US Bureau of Labor released new employment numbers on Friday. According to the department, the U.S. economy added 75,000 jobs in May. The number is lower than what experts…

Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend

[gtxvideo vid='cWNzLdSZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cWNzLdSZ.jpg' vtitle='Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Presidential candidate and California Senator, Kamala Harris, will be in the midlands Saturday. According to the campaign, Harris will speak at the South…

Community invited to events for National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend

Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff's Department and Richland County Coroner's Office to raise awareness of gun violence.

Columbia Fire: Fire at Rusty Anchor restaurant in Chapin ruled Electrical

Columbia Fire Department officials say they've extinguished a fire at the Rusty Anchor restaurant in Chapin.

Sentencing phase in Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial begins

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Just days after Timothy Jones Jr. was found guilty for the murders of his five children, the sentencing phase in his murder trial began Thursday morning. Some witnesses…

Corrections officer accused of bringing inmates contraband, exchanging nude photos arrested

McCormick, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections Police Services arested former corrections officer, 24 ear old Tyshiana Brown released the arrest warrant…

Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators

[gtxvideo vid='MUislbT8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MUislbT8.jpg' vtitle='Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Jill Biden is in the Midlands to discuss education in South Carolina. Thursday morning, the former second lady toured the "Center For Learning" building in…