Officials with Riverbanks Zoo confirmed that one of their two African elephants died unexpectedly overnight.
Columbia Police say they have responded to a shots fired call overnight on Two Notch Road with no injuries being reported.
Richland County deputies say two people have been killed after a shooting on Bush River Road.
(CNN) – Boeing says it will hire hundreds of temporary workers, to take care of its 737 Max jet. The company says many of its best selling jets have been stored at Moses Lake in the state of Washington. The new hires will include various types of aircraft technicians and mechanics. Their job will be to support the planes on…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Free Times is celebrating the best of the best. Wednesday night at the South Carolina State Museum, the local newspaper invited those nominated by readers area residents as the best of each industry here in the city. Organizers say it’s one of the biggest celebratory events that gives them a chance for nominees to celebrate…
(CNN) — The last of the Midlands school districts have now headed back to class and that means backpacks are more than likely jammed with a hearty amount school supplies. Allowing them to carrying all that weight on their shoulders can be a problem over a period of time. Mandy Gaither has tips to help keep those trips to and…
Study finds link between higher level of air pollution and cardiovascular and respiratory deaths
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s that time of the year where singers across the country start warming up their vocal cords to try out for one of the longest running television singing competitions, and next week you could start your journey to becoming an American Idol. Monday August 26th, 2019 the American Idol bus tour is rolling into the Capital…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A patient of Providence Health in Columbia reunited Wednesday with the people who saved his life. In March, John Johnson had a ruptured hernia and lost consciousness at home. When he didn’t show up at work, police who were called for a welfare check found him at home. Ultimately, first-responders were able to keep him alive…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Jim Hudson automotive group is giving back to Lexington County Law enforcement. Wednesday the local business donated 25 thousand dollars to the department to help them purchase 70 sets of armored rifle plates and carriers for deputies to wear during an active threat. The Sheriffs Department says the money will definitely come in hand. Officials tell…
