State House Crowds Honor MLK
Hundreds gather at the SC Statehouse to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Start the New Year with “Operation Clean Slate”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Start the New Year off right by clearing up old warrants during “Operation Clean Slate.” On Friday, January 20, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia P.D. are joining forces to take care of any outstanding warrants you might have. Stop by M.L. Smith Community Development Center, at 5213 Farrow Rd. to clear up old charges…
Toddler Shot In Alleged Drug Deal
A two year old gets shot in the head during what authorities are calling a drug deal gone wrong.
Ringling Bros Circus to Close after 146 years
It’s curtains for “The Greatest Show on Earth.” After 146 years of entertaining, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus is shutting down. Ringling Bros. was founded in Wisconsin back in 1884 by five of the seven Ringling Brothers and the family ran the circus until 1967 when it was sold to Feld Entertainment. According to a press release Kenneth…
Dog On Thin Ice Rescued
Rescue crews move into action after a dogs love of chasing geese leaves him stranded on thin ice.
Cargo Plane Crashes, Killing 33
BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN (AP) — The Health Ministry in Kyrgyzstan (KEER’-gih-stan) says a cargo plane has crashed in a residential area just outside the Central Asian country’s main airport, killing 32 people. The ministry says the Turkish airline Boeing 747 crash-landed just outside an airport, south of the capital Bishkek, killing at least 15 people in a residential area next to…
Gamecocks Honor Future Rhodes Scholar
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Gamecocks athletics is having a lot of success in sports, but during halftime of the men’s basketball game on Saturday the school honored achievement in the classroom. Honorary Captain, senior Jory Fleming and his service dog Daisy were recognized. Fleming is one of 32 students in the nation to be named a Rhodes Scholar. Despite dealing with…
Historic Marker Unveiled at Beth Shalom Cemetery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A historic marker was unveiled at one of the most historic cemeteries in America on Sunday. The Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative partnered with the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina and Historic Columbia to dedicate a South Carolina Historical Marker at the Beth Shalom Cemetery. Founded in 1883 by the Hebrew Cemetery Society of Columbia, the “free…
SC Democrats Rally for Affordable Care Act With ‘Day of Action’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Protesters took to the streets on Sunday as part of a nationwide protest of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Here at home, dozens of South Carolinian’s participated in the ‘Day of Action’ in front of the Governors Mansion. Participants called on election officials to protect the affordable care act, medicare, medicaid, and social security. Organizers…
One Person Shot at Bojangles in Cayce
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- One person has been taken to an area hospital after being shot at a Bojangles in Cayce. City of Cayce spokesperson, Ashley Hunter said the shooting happened Sunday afternoon at the Bojangles located on Charleston Highway. Officials say the incident appeared to be a drive-by shooting. There is no description of what the suspect(s) look like…
