Firefighter Cleared in Arson Investigation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say a Columbia firefighter has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the fire that lead to the death of an 80 year old woman. The…
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Suspect Named in Officer-Involved Shooting
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--A man accused of pointing a gun at police is out of the hospital and in custody. Officers with Cayce Public Safety say they responded to a home on Tufton Ct. Sunday night. When they opened the door,…
Benedict College President Honored: Black History Month
[gtxvideo vid='jlYO6fw0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jlYO6fw0.jpg' vtitle='Bendict College President Honored: Black History Month'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Outgoing Benedict College President Dr. David Swinton was honored at the schools's Black History Month event. Dr. Swinton will leave his post June 30th. On Tuesday the…
Funding Plan to Fix Roadways Unanimously Passes House Subcommittee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A house bill that proposes increasing gas taxes by two cents over five years passed without a hitch during a Ways and Means subcommittee meeting. The passing came a…
4 Shot, 1 Detained After Shooting on Fairfield Road
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies are investigating after four people were shot at a home on Fairfield Road Tuesday evening. Deputies said they responded to a shots fired call in the…
Bill Raises $600M for Roadwork Advancing in House
A proposal that eventually would pump an additional $600 million annually into roadwork in South Carolina is advancing in the House.
DJJ Employee Attacked by Juveniles
A South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice employee was attacked by several juveniles, according to officials.
Columbia Firefighters Respond to House Fire
A house was damaged by a fire on Zeigler Street Tuesday afternoon.
Betsy DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary
The Senate will vote today on the confirmation of Michigan education activist Betsy DeVos to serve as the Trump administration’s secretary of education -- a tally that is likely to require Vice President Mike Pence’s tie-breaking ballot.
Evanger's Recalls 5 Lots of Hunk of Beef Dog Food
ABC NEWS-- An Illinois pet food company is voluntarily recalling five lots in its Hunk of Beef line because of a "potential contaminant pentobarbital" detected in one lot, according to a press release from the Federal Food and Drug Administration.…
Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery at Verizon Store
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for two suspects who robbed a Verizon store at gunpoint last Friday.
US Rep. Wilson's Resolution Condemns N. Korean Missile Tests
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is taking North Korea to task over its desire to develop missiles that could potentially reach United States soil.
Dog Rescued by Passing Fisherman
Fishermen hoping to reel in some fish, end up making a life saving catch just in the nick if time.
Study Says E-Cigs are Gateway to Smoking
What was once thought to be a healthier alternative to smoking tobacco is now causing some concern in the medical community.
Don’t Waste Food SC Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is one of the Southeast's leading states in food recovery efforts according to officials with the Department of Commerce. Tuesday the Advancing Food Recovery in South Carolina roundtable will take place at the Columbia Metro…
CPD to Meet With Suspended Firefighter
COLUMBIA. S.C. (WOLO)- The former firefighter who police identified as a person of interest in an arson investigation is due to meet with police. The Columbia Police Department confirmed to ABC…
Clemson Grad Stuck Due to Travel Ban Now Home in SC
[gtxvideo vid='H4PGquTY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/H4PGquTY.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Grad Stuck Due to Travel Ban Now Home in SC'] GREENVILLE, SC (WOLO)-- An update on the Clemson graduate student who was stuck after President Trump's travel ban, Nazanin Zinouri returned to South Carolina Monday afternoon. The Iranian…
Fixing SC Roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Henry McMaster is asking the federal government for $5 billion to help repair South Carolina's crumbling roads and bridges. The Republican governor also indicated in his letter Monday to President Donald Trump that he disapproves…
W. Columbia PD Investigates Shooting in Business Parking Lot
ABC Columbia has a crew headed to the scene of a shooting in a West Columbia store parking lot.
KCSO Launches "Name our New Kershaw County K9"
Kershaw County, SC – With the wagging tail of a waiting dog, Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews announced a new program today to have Kershaw County elementary-aged school children to help the Sheriff’s Office name its new K9 officer.
