Columbia unveils new senior housing on North Main
A new low income housing unit for low income, active seniors is getting ready to open its doors.
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Lexington deputies search for man suspected of using funny money
The Lexington Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they're hoping to talk to about at least one transaction where counterfeit bills were used.
Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling
Christmas is right around the corner, but once it's over if you are looking for something to do with your real tree, Keep the Midlands Beautiful wants to help you give your tree new life.
Third suspect arrested in 2017 murder of elderly Sears employee
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A robbery third suspect has been arrested in connect to the murder of an elderly store clerk. Ervan Matthew Harvey,49, is charged with Murder and Strong Arm…
New jobs coming to Richland County
RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)-- New jobs are coming to Richland County. Wednesday, Richland County officials announced that Owens Corning, a developer and producer of insulation and fiberglass, invested $13.6 million dollars in a manufacturing facility in Blythewood. The company’s investment is projected…
Midlands holiday guide
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- With the kids out for the holidays, you may be searching for things to do. Luckily, there are tons of activities happening across the midlands the whole family can enjoy. Your guide to…
It's a party for pets: Christmas Donation Party hosted by Columbia Animal services
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)--Looking to fill some stockings for furry friends this Holiday? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Christmas donation party and they'd like to invite you. The Donation party is Saturday, December 15th from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.…
Lexington Two dedicates new innovation center
[gtxvideo vid='b4WwH8Sk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b4WwH8Sk.jpg' vtitle='innovation center ceremony'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Lexington Two's Innovation Center was dedicated Tuesday night. The districts new state-of-the-art facility houses a number of college and career readiness programs for high schoolers as well as dual enrollment…
Armed suspect accused of taking young woman and child along on robbery arrested
A man wanted in connection with a masked armed robbery has been arrested
Seismic airgun blasting lawsuit
[gtxvideo vid='Z6sv2WBM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z6sv2WBM.jpg' vtitle='Seismic airgun blasting lawsuit'] Charleston, SC (WOLO) ---Several environmental groups are suing the federal government over the authorization of seismic airgun blasting. Airgun blasting is used to search for oil and gas below the ocean's surface. The…
Search for Two Notch burglary suspect
[gtxvideo vid='WKS3peLa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WKS3peLa.jpg' vtitle='two notch burglary'] Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Do you recognize this man? The Columbia Police is hoping you can help identify and locate this masked man accused of robbing the business. According to authorities, once inside…
All lanes reopen after natural gas leak in Lexington
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- All lanes on Sunset Boulevard have reopened after a natural gas leak caused the road to be closed for several hours. https://twitter.com/LexingtonPD/status/1072694997584175104 Officials say a contractor was working…
Midlands Mother honors her late son with a toy drive for the Holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Cynthia Byrd has made her list and checked it twice, making sure all the toys are up to her standards. "We’ve got bicycles, we have basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, scooters,…
4 arrested for attempted murder in Lexington County drug deal shooting, say Deputies
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Four people have been arrested in a drug deal shooting case that happened in Lexington County in November, say Deputies. The Lexington…
Traffic Update on Sunset Boulevard: One inbound lane reopens after gas leak
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- According to Lexington Police, one inbound lane of the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard/US 378 has reopened, along with all outbound lanes. Police say congestion will continue Tuesday…
Sunset Boulevard shut down due to natural gas leak, some businesses evacuated, say police
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Lexington Police say a natural gas leak has shut down all lanes of Sunset Boulevard US/378 near Old Cherokee Road. Lexington Police say drivers need to avoid the area. UPDATE- According to Lexington County, SCE&G crews are on…
Man sought in connection with incident at Harbison Bank of America
Lexington County deputies need your help to find a man who may be involved in last month's incident at the Bank of America.
SCEMD releases list of delays today due to winter storm
South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a list of delays due to the winter storm and hazardous road conditions.
Red Kettle campaign here for the holidays
[gtxvideo vid='8RLmCxa5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8RLmCxa5.jpg' vtitle='Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign reminder'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The familiar bell and Red Kettle are greeting shopers this season. The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is back and officials hope you can help them ring…
Lawmakers drafting new bill to change the way mental health patients are transported
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Lawmakers are working on changing the way mental health patients transported after two died when their van was washed off the road during Hurricane Florence. The new bill is hoping…
Local Church feeding the homeless
[gtxvideo vid='7vUG6DWF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7vUG6DWF.jpg' vtitle='Local Church feeding the homeless'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some people looking to seek shelter from the cold are getting help from a Midlands church. Friendship Baptist Church continues the tradition of feeding Columbia's less fortunate. The church hosts…
Donations still welcome, needed after annual Vets Charity Ride
[gtxvideo vid='vPT6edgN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vPT6edgN.jpg' vtitle='Donations to be delivered after annual Vets Charity Ride'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There's still opportunities to help out some of our local veterans. The Annual Vets Charity Ride for the Ccolumbia VA health care system kicked…
Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change
[gtxvideo vid='MVegO2V8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MVegO2V8.jpg' vtitle='Legislators discuss transport of mental health patients afte'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff's Office transport van drowned in…
Traveling tips for those flying when the weather is bad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- While some were excited for the possibility of snow, most travelers in Columbia’s Metropolitan Airport weren’t looking forward to the winter-like weather because it might impact their flights. Overall the…
First Baptist Church rings in holiday with Christmas Pageant
[gtxvideo vid='VXLHLAUt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VXLHLAUt.jpg' vtitle='First Baptist Church rings in holiday with Christmas Pageant'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Christmas tradition returned over the weekend, marking the holiday season. Sunday, the annual Columbia Christmas Pageant lit up the stage at First Baptist Church in…
