Watch: New Details on Byron Road Apt. Shooting
RCSD gives new details on Byron Road Apartment shooting that claimed the life of a Texas murder suspect.
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Suspect Sought in Multiple Home Improvement Center Thefts
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department need the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for shoplifting at multiple home improvement stores. 35-year-old Matthew Deaver is wanted for three counts of shoplifting after he allegedly…
Mayor Benjamin to Give State of the City Address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will soon say where the capital city stands. He'll be delivering the State of the City Address, Tuesday night at 6 p.m. ABC Columbia will have a crew on the scene for the…
Journalism Registry Proposal Sparks Media Firestorm
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…
WATCH: A family adjusts to life in a shelter, as others wait for a place to call home
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…
Jarvis Klapman Possible Water Rescue
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…
Former Columbia City Councilman Resigns
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…
Watch: Citadel Cadets Punished
The Citadel Military College is suspending 14 cadets for appearing in a viral picture wearing pillowcases on their heads.
Watch: Deputy Speaks Out After Shots Fired at Patrol Car
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…
Texas Murder Suspect Killed in Gunfire Exchange
A suspect wanted for murder in Houston, Texas dies during gunfire exchange with U.S. Marshal task force.
Last Call for Vista Favorite
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…
Suspect in Texas Murder Killed in Shooting on Byron Road
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…
Robbery suspects also sought for bank fraud
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,…
Government offices in Spartanburg Co. on two-hour delay Monday
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.
Saturday in the Midlands: Residents brave the cold to have fun
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…
Brew lovers unite for "World Beer Festival"
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…
Two teens shot at party expected to be OK
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…
Man in custody after firing shots at Richland Co. deputies
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…
Suspect in Greene Street assault arrested
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 mom faces child neglect charges after turning herself in
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…
Midlands enjoying a little Snow
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…
City’s Financial Workshop Postponed due to Weather
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…
Watch: Icy Roads Cause Concern in SC
SCEMD and DOT working together to deal with issues caused by ice, as winter storm roles through the state.
A Body Found in Johns Island, SC
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 Police Continue Search for Suspect Wanted in Assault
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…
