CFD: Forest Drive to reopen soon after a cut gas line blocks roadways
Columbia Fire Dept. officials say Forest Dr. will reopen soon after a natural gas line was cut around 8 today.
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Gunman kills 2 men in separate shootings, then kills himself
Authorities say at least one person has been killed and multiple people have been shot by a gunman at a hotel bar in central Pennsylvania.
Man accused of repeatedly punching woman in the face is arrested
A suspect accused of repeatedly punching a woman in the face during an alleged assault downtown Columbia has been arrested in Georgia.
General Mills recalls some flour over salmonella concerns
General Mills is voluntarily recalling some bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached Flour because of salmonella concerns.
Lexington Police Department accepting Spring 2019 applicants for Citizen's Police Academy
The Lexington Police Department is currently seeking applicants for their upcoming Citizen's Police Academy.
Items displaced Allen Benedict Court Apartment residents desperately need
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It has been a week since two bodies were found in Allen Benedict Apartments and more than 400 residents displaced from their homes. The incident has made…
SC House Speaker propose new bill that helps improve education in the state and benefit teachers
House Speaker Jay Lucas proposed a bill to improve the education in South Carolina.
SC federally funded foster care agencies allowed to deny adoption to same-sex and non-christian couples
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Low magnitude earthquake reported in Fairfield County
A low 2.5 magnitude earthquake was reported in Fairfield County on Thursday morning.
Third burglary suspect arrested in connection to a December 2018 burglary
Orangeburg County deputies have arrested a third suspect in connection with a December 2018 burglary in Cope.
Allendale teen charged in shooting, injuring three-year-old girl
Authorities say a 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting that wounded a 3-year-old girl in South Carolina two days before Christmas.
Columbia police officer credited with saving crash-victim's life
[gtxvideo vid='M0uf6eFu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M0uf6eFu.jpg' vtitle='poage officer'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook is commending one of his officer's life saving action. Holbrook says Cpl. Justin Poage responded to a collision Saturday morning where a man on a motorcycle…
City councilman calls for resignations in wake of Allen-Benedict evacuation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- City Councilman Moe Baddourah is proposing a special city council meeting on the Allen Benedict evacuations. In an e-mail, Baddourah says,".. personally, and after very careful consideration, I believe a resignation or resignations are in order, including…
South Carolina group can deny gay couples as foster parents
Fed. govt. agreed to allow federally funded foster care agencies in South Carolina to deny services to same-sex or non-Christian couples.
State of the Union postponed
WASHINGTON (WOLO)- President Trump has announced that the State of the State address has been cancelled. Late Wednesday night Trump tweeted , " "As the Shutdown was going on, Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address.…
Richland deputies search for Pitt Stop robbery suspect
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them identify a man suspected of robbing a Two Notch Road Pitt Stop
Richland Co. authorities search for suspect accused in Exxon robbery
RCSD is hoping you can help them find a man suspected of robbing the Exxon on Rabon Road. Take a good look and see if you recognize this man.
Protests at the Statehouse to show resistance against Venezuelan president dictatorship efforts
Protest happened on Wednesday at the Statehouse of protesters who stand against the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks to students at Columbia College during organizing campaign event
While Sen. Elizabeth Warren has not announced her official bid to run for President in 2020 she spoke to students at Columbia College Wednesday during her organizing event.
Gov. Henry McMaster delivers first state of the state address as elected governor
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster stood before legislators Wednesday night at the state house for his first address as elected Governor. McMaster raved about the successes the state has seen since he's…
