Lava bomb hits tour boat sending nearly two dozen to hospital
Some scary moments for tourist in Hawaii after a lava bomb hits their boat.
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RCSD holds active shooter training at Dent Middle School
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department held an active shooter training today as a precaution if tragedy were to strike a Midlands school. The event…
Former Gamecock A'ja Wilson named WNBA All-Star
Former Gamecock and Heathwood Hall star A’ja Wilson has been named one of 22 WNBA All-Star, the league announced tonight.
Reverting Farrow Road Back To Four-Lanes Is Estimated To Cost $257,000, Almost Double How Much The Bike Lanes Cost
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia announced they Are removing the bike lanes they just installed because the community said it was backing up traffic and creating more confusion…
City of West Columbia Launches Police Officer Recruitment Program
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking to serve and protect? The West Columbia Police Department is launching a new recruitment program. The goal is to meet the growing need for qualified applicants, say officials. The new program includes increased…
Orangeburg Deputies hold Press Conference on Capture of Escaped Inmate
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon Orangeburg Deputies are holding a press conference on the capture of an escaped inmate, on the run for two months. ABC Columbia has team coverage of the arrest of Curtis Green. Green was on the…
Riverfront Park Closed for Vegetation Maintenance Thursday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you to visit Riverfront Park during the day, you'll need to make some different plans. According to the City of Columbia, the park will be closed Thursday, July 19 for vegetation treatment along the Columbia Canal. According…
City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you've got questions or issues about Fair Housing, you have a chance to speak out Saturday. According to the City of Columbia, the Community Development Department will host a “Speak Out A conversation on Fair Housing…
Motorcyclist Charged in Death of Pedestrian
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A motorcyclist has been arrested and charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian in South Carolina last month. News outlets reported that 24-year-old Sean Austin Merriman of Ladson turned himself into police Monday and was charged…
Orangeburg inmate who escaped from jail has been captured, press conference set for 2 p.m.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department announced that the last inmate sought after an escape from a detention center back in May has been caught. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says Curtis Green,…
Man accused of firing Shots at Police in SC Hotel parking lot Dies
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man shot by a police officer in the parking lot of a South Carolina hotel has died. Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela said the man fired at the officer first at the Hilton Garden…
Coroner: Heat Related Death in Kershaw County
KERSHAW, CO (WOLO)-- Heat like we've seen these past few days in South Carolina can be deadly. According to the Kershaw County Coroner and the Sheriff's Office, 77 year old George Clark died last Tuesday, July 10, as a result…
Midlands family with special needs children fight for Medicaid funding
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - A Midlands family is asking lawmakers to increase funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates which helps supply families with special needs children the aide they need. Haley and Brandon…
SCANA closer to possible merger with Dominion
SCANA could be one step closer to a merger in the wake of the failed VC Summer Nuclear project.
Millions in unclaimed property could be yours
There is millions of dollars sitting in limbo in the state of South Carolina, could some of it be yours. Click here to find out if you are on the list of residents that could be missing out on unclaimed funds.
City to Begin Bike Lane Reversals on Farrow Road
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia will begin the process of reversing a major bike lane project Tuesday, July 16th 2018. Tuesday morning crews will return Farrow Road to its' previous four-lane set up. According to City Manager Teresa…
Coroner Identifies Person who died in Accident on Park Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single car accident in the 700 block of Park Road in Lexington on Sunday. According to Coroner Fisher, 56 year old Michael Lynn Martin,…
SCE&G: Lane Closures on I 26 in West Columbia Week of July 16 for Line Work
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Drivers in West Columbia need to be aware of lane closures this week. According to SCE7G, lanes along portions of I-26 in West Columbia will be closed from 7 p.m.-5 a.m. daily, July 16-July 19, as crews…
shooting in Richland Co. leaves 1 injured
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOL)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to the 1200 block of Walcott Street to reports of a shooting around 2 p.m. When they arrived, they found…
