News

Father Accused of Causing Permanent Brain Damage in Infant Daughter

Columbia father accused of abusing his infant daughter so severely, medical professionals say he left the 10 month old with permanent brain damage.

Thanks for Giving the Gift of Life at ABC Columbia Blood Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -Thanks to generous donors at the ABC Columbia/Red Cross annual Blood Drive, lives will be saved. We are thankful to the nearly 100 people who joined us at The Plex at the Village at Sandhill on Tuesday.…

Manning family of five recovers from house fire; Red Cross reminds of season's dangers

A family of five in Manning is recovering after their home on Bethel Highway was damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon, Red Cross South Carolina said.

Councilman's Proposal Could Close Columbia Bars at 2AM

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Your favorite bar could close earlier if one city councilman's proposal passes. Councilman Howard Duvall's proposed ordinance could eliminate the city's extended hours permit which allows some bars to stay…

South Carolina Representatives Vote to Override Governor's Veto and Use Excess Lottery Money For School Buses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The legislative session officially kicked off Tuesday. Governor McMaster and lawmakers both said they want to make school buses safer around our state but they have two different…

New Year Blood Drive will save 204 lives

[gtxvideo vid='3TSagB3s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3TSagB3s.jpg' vtitle='New Year Blood Drive will save 204 lives'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Nearly one hundred people came to donate blood Tuesday (1/9) at the Plex Indoor Complex at the Village at Sandhill. The Red Cross tells us…

Obama Gas Station Owner, Tax Evasion Charges

[gtxvideo vid='KUI3KErS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KUI3KErS.jpg' vtitle='Obama Gas Station Owner, Tax Evasion Charges']

Local City Bus Hits Sinkhole

[gtxvideo vid='muTgHsMp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/muTgHsMp.jpg' vtitle='Local City Bus Hits Sinkhole']

Hopkins Shooting Kills Richland County Coroner Employee, Injures Another

Hopkins, SC (WOLO)-- Parents were on alert Tuesday afternoon after Hopkins Middle School was placed on lockdown following a nearby shooting where one person was found dead and another injured. Richland…

Mother, Daughter Charged in Death of Disabled Man

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A Gaston woman and her daughter are facing charges in connection with the death of the woman's disabled son. Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say Candie Shearin, 45, and 2Tara Shearin are charged with…

Come join us at the New Year Blood Drive!

[gtxvideo vid='HEn8JgUy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HEn8JgUy.jpg' vtitle='Come join us at the New Year Blood Drive!']

Injuries Reported after Bus Hits Sinkhole

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- There were reports of injuries after a city bus ran into a sinkhole Tuesday morning. Columbia police say it happened around 11:30 on Lucious Rd. The extent of any injuries was…

1 pint and 1 hour can save 3+ lives

Today's weather is great and it's always a great day to help save a life

Owner of Obama Gas Station Charged with Tax Evasion

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The owner of one of the Midlands more uniquely named convenience stores is charged with tax evasion. A spokesperson for the State Department of Revenue says Murad Alhanik, owner of the Obama Gas Station on N. Main St.…

Road reopened following gas leak

[gtxvideo vid='2ynRP8Dt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2ynRP8Dt.jpg' vtitle='Road reopened following gas leak']

Meet us at Plex Indoor Sports and give the gift of life

[gtxvideo vid='XrImUXl1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XrImUXl1.jpg' vtitle='Meet us at Plex Indoor Sports and give the gift of life']

Dominion Energy VP Explains What The Merger With SCANA Means For Customers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- SCE&G customers who have shelled out billions of dollars for a failed nuclear construction project could soon get a payback. Dominion Energy recently announced a merger with SCANA and said…