Santa stops his sleigh at Palmetto Health Children's hospital
Good ole St. Nick decided to make a stop at some of the little patients at the Palmetto Health Children's hospital
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Midlands church holds Christmas Eve outreach program
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Midlands church made sure people in need had a holiday meal Monday. Monday afternoon St. John Baptist Church held its 21st annual Christmas Eve Outreach Ministry program. More than 300…
What's on the menu Christmas Day
Columbia, SC (The Island Packet) --- Many of you are less than 24 hours away from Christmas morning. And regardless of what holiday you celebrate, most of the celebrations will include some type of…
Lower gas prices greet drivers this Christmas
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Santa is bringing a dip in prices at the pump this Christmas. According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices in Columbia have fallen 4 cents a gallon in the last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of…
SCANA to sell off property to pay ratepayer settlement
A private utility ordered to pay some refunds to SC customers for a pair of nuclear reactors that weren't finished is selling off property.
Columbia 2018 holiday parking schedule
Columbia, (WOLO) --- It's a holly jolly time of the year and many of you may be expecting family and friends to come into the area to visit for the holidays. If so, and you are looking to get out…
Columbia Police investigate fatal collision on Garners Ferry Road
Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal collision on Garners Ferry Road that killed one male pedestrian Sunday.
Private school raises $40,000 for 7 officers shot in ambush
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A private school in Darlington has raised $30,000 for the families of seven officers who authorities say were shot during an ambush earlier this year. The Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School presented checked for $4,825 to each officer…
Business owner asks judge to let him remove Confederate flag
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - The lawyer for a South Carolina restaurant owner who wants to get rid of a Confederate flag in front of his business says it is a historical display in…
Looking to entertain the kids on break? Check out Winterfest at State Museum
[gtxvideo vid='XsgnJP6W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XsgnJP6W.jpg' vtitle='WINTERFEST'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking for a little winter fun with the kids this Christmas break? Winterfest is now underway at the South Carolina State Museum. The event features holidays around the world, a Nutcracker performance, visits with…
Christmas Tree Safety Demonstration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It’s always fun looking at all the different Christmas trees this time of year and how people get creative with decorating them, but sometimes, they can cause more heartache than happiness. The Columbia fire department doesn’t want to…
Man shot to death after answering door in South Carolina
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) - Officials in South Carolina say a man was shot and later died after he answered a knock on the door of his home. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said in a news release that 27-year-old Carl…
SLED investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- SLED is investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington County Friday night. Ronald Scott Jenkins, 55, suffered a gunshot wound and died after being transported to a hospital, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Deputies…
Prices at the pump drop for Christmas
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Elves have a treat for your wallet this holiday and it looks like Santa is bringing the gift of lower gas prices. According to GasBuddy, prices in Columbia have dropped 3.5 cents per gallon over the last…
Columbia holiday 2018 parking schedule
Columbia, (WOLO) --- It's a holly jolly time of the year and many of you may be expecting family and friends to come into the area to visit for the holidays. If so, and you are looking to get out…
CAE Airport has more travelers this year than last
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The rainy weather is not slowing any holiday traveler down. Many were at the CAE Airport anxiously waiting to get to their destination to spend the holidays with their…
Surveillance video released of Shakespeare Road robbery
[gtxvideo vid='TYtXvAxx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TYtXvAxx.jpg' vtitle='Surveillance video released of Shakespeare Road robbery'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - We're getting a better look at the men suspected in an armed robbery Thursday (12/21) on Shakespeare Road. The Richland County Sheriff's Department released the surveillance…
CFD fighting fire near Maxcy Gregg Park
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Just after 10am Friday Columbia firefighters responded to a commercial meeting building on Park Circle near Blossom St. behind Maxcy Gregg park. Crews say part of the building's roof has…
Driver cited for causing three car collision on Taylor Street and Oak Street
Columbia Police cited a truck driver for causing a three car collision at the 2200 block of Taylor Street (at Oak Street) on Thursday.
Suspect accused of robbing an area restaurant remains on the loose
A man accused of robbing a Decker boulevard fast food restaurant remains on the loose. Tale a look and see if you recognize the suspect Deputies are still looking for .
Deebo Samuel helps surprise kids with bikes
[gtxvideo vid='PN3utQy5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PN3utQy5.jpg' vtitle='Deebo Samuel helps surprise kids with bikes'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deebo Samuel, USC's former wide receiver, paired up with the Columbia Police Department and Columbia Parks and Recreation to give 50 deserving children presents a bit…
6 teenagers arrested in Orangeburg County apartments on drug charges
[gtxvideo vid='RwrODRif' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RwrODRif.jpg' vtitle='6 teenagers arrested in Orangeburg County apartments for sel'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Six teenagers accused of selling drugs were arrested in an Orangeburg County apartment complex just after a community safety meeting. Zyquavian Frazier, 17, Ziyon…
Deputies and car dealership DARE students to stay off drugs
The Richland County Sheriff's Department teams up with Hudson Automotive to DARE kids to stay off drugs.
Beached harbor seal rescued
Days before Christmas, visitors get to see a sight that even residents were not accustomed to seeing along the Grand Strand.
Fairfield County man arrested for child porn
[gtxvideo vid='Mtw4OKc8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Mtw4OKc8.jpg' vtitle='Fairfield County man arrested for child porn'] FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A Midlands man is in custody accused of distributing child pornography. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office say John Luffman of Fairifield County was arrested…
