Officials identify body found on Forest Dr.
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the person who was found dead Friday behind San Jose Restaurant located at 5417 Forest Drive.
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Ex-US Sen Ernest ‘Fritz’ Hollings of South Carolina dead
Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings, the silver-haired Democrat who helped shepherd South Carolina through desegregation as governor and went on to serve six terms in the U.S. Senate, has died. He was 97.
Governor McMaster on Senator Fritz Hollings' Passing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Former Senator and former South Carolina Governor Fritz Hollings has passed away at the age of 97, according to reports. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings:…
Columbia International Festival: Art, dance, food from around the globe
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This weekend you can take an International trip without leaving Columbia. The International Festival kicks off at 10am at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. It is a celebration of art, dance, and food from around the globe.…
Annual Rhythm on the River Concert Series begins Saturday
A Spring musical classic returns to west Columbia for the 15th year this weekend.
Lace up shoes for Heart Walk
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to lace up those shoes for heart health. Saturday is the annual Midlands Heart Walk. Walkers accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. For more information on Heart Disease log on to http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=3970&pg=informational&type=fr_informational&sid=1020…
Columbia Fire, Mayor pulling for a cure for kids cancer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Fire Department is known for saving lives by putting out fires and rescuing people from them, plan to help save lives by raising money to cure kids cancer. The CFD is teaming up with…
Growing demand for service dogs across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- More people across the Midlands are looking to start a special bond with service dogs. In her 13 years with Palmetto Animal Assisted…
1 hospitalized, ticketed after accident sends car down embankment
[gtxvideo vid='ZdCkTS7K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZdCkTS7K.jpg' vtitle='1 hospitalized, ticketed after accident sends car down emban'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A car was sent down an embankment Friday (4/5) after an accident. The driver got a trip to the hospital and a ticket out…
Increased police presence in Five Points one week after student's murder
[gtxvideo vid='jfkDENd9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jfkDENd9.jpg' vtitle='Increased police presence in Five Points one week after stud'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A week ago Friday (3/29) we learned of the disappearance of Samantha Josephson, the USC student who reportedly got into a car she…
Miranda Lambert brings 'Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars' tour to Columbia
Grammy Award winning County music singer and songwriter Miranda Lambert is set to return to CLA
Columbia police investigating after body found on Forest Dr.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are investigating after they say a body was found behind a Forest Dr. restaurant Friday afternoon. Investigators say the body was found on the 5400 block of Forest Dr.,…
50th Annual Cottontail Festival
get ready to hop in the Easter with a family fun event for al ages.
Take in the best of Midlands art - on your own terms
[gtxvideo vid='pUqpKeMb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pUqpKeMb.jpg' vtitle='Open Studios'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) -- For the ninth year, the Midlands celebrates all things art with the self-guided tour of studios all around Richland and Lexington Counties, known as Open Studios. The tour is an opportunity…
Lace up your sneaks - for your heart!
[gtxvideo vid='QiuHf61T' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QiuHf61T.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Heart Walk'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) -- On Saturday, hundreds of people from the Midlands will lace up their sneakers, meet at the Colonial Life Arena, and take a little stroll - all for the purpose of…
Take a trip around the world, all while not leaving Downtown
[gtxvideo vid='S7hXt7Tl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S7hXt7Tl.jpg' vtitle='International Festival Preview'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - For the 24th year, you can experience food, music, crafts, and entertainment from around the world, all without leaving downtown Columbia. The Columbia International Festival returns to the South Carolina…
Upstate man creates app that adds extra layer of security when traveling alone
[gtxvideo vid='yjSdm90c' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yjSdm90c.jpg' vtitle='LocationLockBox'] COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- A Sheldon Early of Greenville, has developed a phone application that shares your location with trusted friends in case of emergencies. The app creates a "check in" with your friends for when you're…
Protesters in the Midlands call for the release of the Mueller report
Calls for the Mueller report to be made public were heard all across the country today including right here at the state house.
Advocacy groups say South Carolina making strides helping those with disabilities
Dori Tempio lives with a degenerative neuromuscular condition that limits her ability to walk, but she doesn’t let her disability slow her down.
"Cops on the Coop" with Chick-fil-A to benefit Special Olympics
The Lexington Police Department kicks off their 2019 fundraising efforts to benefit Special Olympics with two days of "Cops on the Coop" at Chick-fil A Saluda Pointe on Thursday and Friday.
Annual TeleHealth Summit highlights need of remote medical care
Healthcare was at the forefront this afternoon at the Columbia Convention Center.
Deputies searching for suspects who attempted to steal TVs from Walmart in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County Sheriff says investigators are seeking several incidents who stole TVs from Walmart last month and others who were unsuccessful.
Deputies searching for man accused of spitting at and punching a woman several times
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in finding a suspect wanted on charges of second-degree domestic violence.
Florida man accused in string of car break-ins across 5 jurisdictions
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Sheriff's Department has arrested a man they say is responsible for a series of car break ins dating back to February. According to officials 33 year old Eugene…
10 tons of beef patties recalled
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