2016 Richland Co. murder suspect arrested trying to cross Mexican border
A man is in custody after authorities say he was caught trying to cross the border following a 2 year old Richland Count murder.
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LCSD: Motorcyclist shoots into moving car on I-26 injuring one person
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting on I-26 in Lexington County. According to deputies, witnesses say a man on a motorcycle fired shots into a moving…
Columbia Police searching for armed robbery suspect wearing white mask to cover face
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who is accused of threatening employees at a convenience store and taking cash from the store. Investigators with the Columbia Police Department Violent Crimes Unit released surveillance photos of…
Ready for the Belk Bowl: Coach Will Muschamp shares his thoughts on the Gamecocks going bowling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina Gamecocks have earned a trip to the Belk Bowl in Charlotte. The bowl invitation was announced Sunday. The Gamecocks…
Orangeburg County fugitive captured in Lexington County
SLED officials say an armed robbery fugitive that prompted a helicopter search over the weekend was captured Sunday.
It's Happening: Hootie and the Blowfish announce Tour, coming to Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One of South Carolina's most iconic groups is getting the band back together for a tour in 2019. In a release Monday, Colonial Life Arena announced that Hootie & the Blowfish, with special guests Barenaked Ladies, will…
Christmas open house to be held at SC Governor's Mansion
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Tis the season at The South Carolina Governor's Mansion. Governor Henry McMaster and his family are hosting the annual Christmas Open House on Monday, December 3, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Governor's Mansion. The event…
Gaston man found dead after house fire
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man was found dead following a structure fire in Gaston Sunday morning. The blaze happened shortly after 12:00a.m. in the 300 block of Sunny Boy Poole Road. According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, Tommy…
Gamecocks going bowling: Belk Bowl in Charlotte
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina Gamecocks have earned a trip to the Belk Bowl in Charlotte. The bowl invitation was announced Sunday. The Gamecocks will face The Virginia Cavaliers on December 29 at Noon. ABC Columbia's Greg…
Pedestrian victim identified in Lexington Fatal
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner has identified the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a car. The incident happened around 9:00p.m on Saturday in the 5200 block of Fairview Road near Leesville. According to CoronerMargaret Fisher,…
Man dies after shooting in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Gaston man is dead after a shooting at a Richland County nightclub Sunday morning. The incident happened around 2:30am at Candyland, which is located at 1715 Percival Road. Deputies say they found a man who…
Birds Eye View of the State Christmas Tree from ABC Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='V7vNLQGt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V7vNLQGt.jpg' vtitle='Birds Eye View of the SC Christmas Tree from ABC Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Have you had a chance to head downtown to see the State Christmas Tree on the State House grounds? If you have not…
At 13-0, ACC Champion Clemson keeps dreaming
December 1, 2018 is the date Clemson completed the first outright four-peat in ACC Football history. It's also the 10 year anniversary of Dabo Swinney being named the full-time head coach of the Tigers.
Prices at the Pump continue to drop below $2 a gallon in SC
[gtxvideo vid='6Hw2t9uM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6Hw2t9uM.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Dip Below $2 in parts of the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump continue to drop well below the National average here in South Carolina. And it looks like December is bringing with…
DHEC offering Free testing for World Aids Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 is World Aids Day and State health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. According to DHEC, the 2018 World AIDS Day theme is "Know Your Status". DHEC will hold free testing…
Columbia's Holiday on Ice rink at Columbiana Centre, we hit the ice
[gtxvideo vid='amHCz2pO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/amHCz2pO.jpg' vtitle='Curtis Wilson hits the ice : Columbia's Holiday Ice rink'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- Ice skating has returned to the Midlands. Columbia's Holiday on Ice is now located in Columbiana Centre's mall parking lot. It is located at…
Former President George H.W. Bush has died at 94
(WOLO) - George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States died late Friday (11/30) night, according his family. The announcement was made on Twitter that the 94-year-old had died. The office of the former president said in…
Man arrested in connection with burglary and attempted criminal sexual conduct
Twenty-three-year-old Kaleel McCown has been arrested for allegedly forcing his way into a home and making sexual demands.
Deputies search for duo accused of fraud and larceny
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate two men accused of swiping a woman's wallet and using several of her credit cards while she ate at a local restaurant.
Trooper Bob retires, looks back on his 25 year-long career
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- He’s loved by thousands and can get his message out with just a click. But soon, Trooper Bob Beres will hang up his patrol hat and get off the…
Complimentary tickets for USofC Akron game misinterpreted
[gtxvideo vid='Tzn1gkoN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tzn1gkoN.jpg' vtitle='USCticketsSnafu'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Contrary to what you may have heard, there are no free tickets available for the general public for the University of South Carolina game with Akron tomorrow. Earlier in the week the…
CPD looking for man accused of exposing himself to two women
Columbia Police are looking for a man they say exposed himself to two women.
Inmates used prison dairy farm, bread bakery, and the State House to smuggle in contraband
[gtxvideo vid='56qUvDgP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/56qUvDgP.jpg' vtitle='ContrabandBond'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Allegations of sophisticated, highly lucrative black market in the prisons-- smuggling in drugs, tobacco and cell phones. Seventeen defendants faced a judge this morning for more than 106 charges. The prosecutor said…
Toddler dies in Orangeburg house fire
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Lawsuit: Church worker in toddler sex assault hurt 13 others
A South Carolina church volunteer charged with sexually assaulting a 3-year-old boy and accused of assaulting 13 other kids.
