COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina legislator whose journalism registry proposal touched off a media firestorm says he never actually wanted to require reporters to register with the state, but the instant backlash made his point. Republican Rep. Mike Pitts…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Midlands family, that lost everything in the October flood, has found home again in an unlikely place, but they're lucky. Columbia transitional housing shelter, St. Lawrence…
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Emergency Responders were called out to the Jarvis Klapman Bridge and 12th Street Bridge Monday evening, to conduct a water search. Crews blocked traffic as they conducted a search for a possible jumper. Further details are…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A former Columbia City Councilman who was released on bond in early January for failing to file tax returns will no longer oversee Richland County's penny tax funds. Attorneys for Brian DeQuincey Newman said he will resign as Chairman…
The Citadel Military College is suspending 14 cadets for appearing in a viral picture wearing pillowcases on their heads.
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A Richland County deputy survived a hail of bullets Saturday night. Deputy Christopher Bagby was responding to a domestic disturbance Saturday when investigators say a man with an extensive criminal history opened fire. Officials say…
A suspect wanted for murder in Houston, Texas dies during gunfire exchange with U.S. Marshal task force.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Its the end of an era in the Vista. Jillian's has closed its doors. A sign was posted on the door directing employees to a law firm to collect their final paychecks. A spokesperson for the Vista…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) -- A suspect wanted in connection to a murder in Texas has died following an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex near the VA hospital Monday. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said at a news conference that the…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A pair of suspects in the armed robbery of a Lexington County business are also wanted for attempting to fraudulently use checks reported as stolen from the same business. According to Lexington County Sheriff's Department detectives,…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Government offices in Spartanburg County are operating on a two-hour delay Monday. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division reports the delay is due to inclement weather. Check here for more information.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Despite light snowfall and cold temperatures, Midlands residents came out to have fun Saturday. At the State Museum, the winter edition of "Museum Roadshow" gave people the chance…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Beer lovers came together Saturday for the 8th annual "World Beer Festival" at the Columbia Convention Center. This year's festival, officials say, featured 21 South Carolina brewers; the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies are investigating a shooting at a party that sent two teens to the hospital. This happened Sunday around 12:30 a.m. in the 200-block of Foxhunt Road. Richland County Sheriff's deputies say two teenage boys were shot…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating an aggravated assault that happened Saturday after 11 p.m. on Camrose Court. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Officials say when they arrived, 23-year-old Arkeem Breeland fired several shots, striking the patrol…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A man accused of assaulting a victim on Greene Street this week, turned himself into Columbia Police Department Saturday morning. CPD officials say 21-year-old Harold Jacobsen is charged with Assault and Battery of a High and…
SUMTER, S.C. – A mother who went missing a week ago has turned herself in and is facing child neglect charges, after leaving her two young children alone. 27-year-old Shardae Evette Davis, of Ritz Mobile Home Park in Sumter, was charged Friday with two counts of…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - -Snow that began to fall early Saturday morning began to pick up pace and lightly blanket decks, lawns and cars. ABC Columbia Viewers sent in photos of the snow from Northwest Richland County, Columbia…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Due to inclement weather, the Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop that was scheduled forSaturday, January 23, has been postponed. The Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop dates have been moved to the following days: January 30, 2016 February…
SCEMD and DOT working together to deal with issues caused by ice, as winter storm roles through the state.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island. Sheriff's Maj. Eric Watson says deputies were called to a house about 8:30 a.m. Friday and found the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities have released surveillance pictures of a man suspected of assaulting a man early Thursday morning on Greene Street. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said the suspect allegedly punched…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A powerful low pressure system continues to move north and east over the Deep South, and the Midlands of South Carolina is seeing its share of winter weather. Significant cold air stemming from a high pressure system…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Various offices and schools will be closed Friday, January 22nd due to the severe winter weather. School Closings and Delays: Fairfield County Schools: Closed Friday Kershaw County North Central Area Schools: Operating on a Two Hour Delay…
South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation provide tips for keeping roads and drivers safe as inclement weather moves through the Midlands.
