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Columbia Police Update: Vista Shooting, Eight Injured, Club Closed

COLUMBIA , SC  (WOLO) –Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Vista which happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook updated the investigation at a noon press conference. According to Holbrook , the incident was the result of two parties exchanging gunfire. Chief Holbrook said the shooting was in the location of Empire Supper…

Catch Clemson @Louisville on ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  If you’re looking to see Clemson take the field this weekend we’re making it easy for you. The Tigers face off with Louisville Saturday night at 8pm here on ABC Columbia. Then stick around for Gamecock Saturday Night. Our own Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowksi will have highlights and reaction from all of the big games across the…

Gamecock Fans Gear up for Game Day- Home Opener

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you don’t have your ticket by now, chances are you wont be walking into the Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday night. The University of South Carolina Athletics ticket office announced  that the South Carolina -Kentucky football game, is officially sold out. The good news is businesses in the Vista and 5 points are cooking up ways for you to enjoy…

Columbia Police : Multiple People Injured in Vista Shooting

COLUMBIA , SC  (WOLO) –Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Vista which happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Deputy Chief Kelly says multiple people were hurt, ranging from critical to grazes, near Park and Lady Streets. Reports of shots fired came in at 2:12 a.m., say police. Deputy Chief Kelly did not say how many victims, but…

Lexington Police to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington Police will be setting up traffic safety check points on Monday, September 18. The Police Chief says the checkpoints are in response to continued concerns of traffic collisions. According to Police, the safety enforcement will include, focusing on speed in school zones, seatbelt usage, following too closely, speeding and aggressive driving, as well as texting while…

Bomb Explodes on London Train in Terror Attack

LONDON (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – In London, a terror attack investigation is underway as a massive manhunt continues after a bomb exploded on a packed commuter train. It happened during the height of the morning rush hour. Twenty-nine people were sent to the hospital. Here’s the latest from ABC News. Categories: News

Who Is The Man Behind The First Classic Cocky Costume?

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)–  The Gamecocks black-out home opener is right around the corner and to celebrate they unveiled a Cocky statue. USC was the only college in the SEC that didn’t have a mascot statue on campus. Right before the unveiling, they had John Routh speak, the original Cocky.    “Hoped that maybe I’d make it on the field one day…

Happy Anniversary: Palmetto Health Richland Celebrates 125 Years

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s a major milestone for Palmetto Health, on Friday Palmetto Health Richland celebrated its’ 125th Anniversary. The Hospital began serving the community back in 1892. Today Hospital leaders and nurses say it’s an honor to be a part of a long standing facility in the Midlands. Palmetto Health Richland has grown to a 649 bed regional hospital…

SCE&G Executives Address Report That They May Have Known About Nuclear Problems Since 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- SCE&G Board Members went before the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Commission to address concerns that SCE&G and Santee Cooper knew the project had major issues since October of 2015. Attorney Scott Elliott says the 2016 Bechtel Report revealed the companies had a plan to complete the nuclear reactors at V.C Summer but the plan had several structural…

Five Years Later; Family Offers Reward in Hit and Run

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Saturday marks five years since cardiac nurse Lindsay Bires was seriously injured in a hit and run outside Palmetto Health Richland. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says the Bires’ family is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. On September 16, 2012, police say Bires was standing on the sidewalk on Medical…