Local News

1 dead after fight turns into shooting in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- One man is dead after a fight turned into a shooting in Richland County Sunday morning. The shooting happened in the 7900 block of Bluff Road at 1:30 a.m. When deputies arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the upper body, according to officials.  The individual was transported to a local hospital and died…

Sumter man killed in Saturday morning crash

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-An investigation in uderway after deadly crash in Sumter County Saturday morning. The single car crash happened on US Highway 378 at 3:45am. Officials say Hunter Christmas, 21, of Biddle Road, was pronounced dead on scene. An autopsy will be performed Monday morning at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. South Carolina Highway Patrol and the…

Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg continues 2020 campaign in the Midlands Monday

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO/WCIV)- South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced he will be returning to South Carolina for a two-day swing through Orangeburg and North Charleston. On Sunday, the hopeful for the Democratic presidential nomination will hold a town hall at North Charleston High School on 1087 East Montague Ave. from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday. On Monday, Buttigieg will…

Walk to help end the stigma of mental illness: NamiWalks at Finlay Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Lace up your shoes and take part in a walk to help end the stigma around mental illness.  NamiWalks event , May 4, at Finlay Park at 10am. Registration opens at 9am. According to organizers, the event is family friendly  and will feature music by TJ McKay and a game truck from Palmetto Mobile Arcade. James Patrick the Fitness Guru will lead a warmup as the…

Columbia resident, firefighters recognized for life-saving achievement

Patrick Roche and four Columbia firefighters were honored for saving Lawrence Terry's life

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins recognized four firefighters and a Richland County man for their quick action in saving a man’s life. Lawrence Terry, 34, says of all people, he never thought he would become a victim of cardiac arrest.   “I don’t smoke, I don’t drink. I don’t do anything, I’m healthy. I’m the track coach…

Rosewood Crawfish festival brings food and fun to new location

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Rosewood Crawfish Festival brings 10 thousand pounds of fresh Louisiana crawfish, music giving neighbors from all over Columbia a chance to come together and enjoy in the Rosewood area as dozens celebrate the delicious seafood. This year the festival is happening at the State Fairgrounds, a new location, but still on Rosewood Drive. Tickets will run…

Former VP and Democratic Candidate for President Joe Biden to visit SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden will be in South Carolina this weekend. It is Biden’s first visit to the Palmetto State since announcing his run. According to his campaign, Biden will be at the Hyatt Park Community Center in Columbia on Saturday. According to his campaign, he will address his vision for…