Booking photos of Dominic Croswell (left) and Larry Melvin (right) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Two 17-year-olds have been arrested in a vandalism case in Lexington County. The teens are accused of vandalism at Lexington High School. Dominic Herrera Croswell and Larry Tyshont Melvin face charges of malicious injury to property after shattering several windows at Lexington High and some windows…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies say a man wanted in connection with a murder in Texas may not be in the Midlands anymore. They have still asked that neighbors keep a lookout. Lieutenant Curtis Wilson says Reginald Campbell has family in Richland County. At this point, Wilson says he may have fled to North Carolina. Campbell is…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is seeking his third term in office.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Thursday (8/24) afternoon four people where honored for their efforts in the fight against children’s cancer. Childhood cancer survivor Craig King, Doctor Julian Ruffin, and the founders of “Curing Kids Cancer” were given duck-prints awards by Aflac. The Duckprints Awards recognize those who are making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with cancer. You…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Folks entering retirement are finding its costing more to get health insurance. According to financial services company, Fidelity, couples retiring this year will need roughly $275,000 saved up to cover their health care costs. That’s up six percent from last year. Those costs are expected to keep rising. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: SCNews
Photo by Nick Milak CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO, ABC News) – The Mayor of Charleston confirmed Thursday (8/24) afternoon that a shooting suspect has been shot and is on the way to a hospital. He says one person was killed in a hostage situation at the restaurant where the suspect worked. The suspect was a disgruntled employee of Virginia’s on King….
Lexington Police Dept. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington Police Department will host their quarterly “Coffee with a Cop” event at Chick-Fil-A Saluda Pointe Friday, August 25th. The purpose of this event is to discuss issues and/or concerns with the officers. Chief Terrence Green along with officers from each division, Chaplains and Volunteers In Police Services (V.I.P.S.) members will be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Wednesday (8/23) night’s Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $700 million. That’s the second largest jackpot in the game’s history. The jackpot was $541.9 million until Saturday’s drawing failed to produce a winner. The cash pay-out would be about $443.3 million. Don’t write that resignation letter just yet, the odds of winning the top prize…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Wednesday (8/23), The South Carolina HIV AIDS Council unveiled a permanent tribute to one of its greatest champions. The Council’s building on Laurel Street in downtown Columbia was renamed the Joseph H. Neal Wellness Center after the late Richland County Representative. Neal’s sister says it is something he would have been very proud of. Representative Neal…
The hottest ticket in town was the Total Eclipse of the Park at the home of the Columbia Fireflies, Spirit Communications Park. At the game fans were keeping one eye on the ball while, keeping their other eye on the sky. As the darkness took over the field, fans say it was an out of this “park” experience. Team officials…
