Going Greek! Greek Festival in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Everything is going Greek this weekend in Columbia. The annual Greek Festival is underway in downtown Columbia. You can taste the famous Greek food and listen to…
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Gamecock Basketball Schedule and TV times announced
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Game times and broadcast details have been finalized for the upcoming 2018-19 season of South Carolina men's basketball, as the SEC released its full conference schedule details on Wednesday. Additionally, Carolina has released game times and network details for…
SC Department of Revenue Offers Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Revenue says it will offers tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence. According to the Revenue Deparment, they recognize that Hurricane Florence may have affected the ability of certain taxpayers to meet…
Groups in Midlands banding together for Florence Relief
[gtxvideo vid='5ryQb6n8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5ryQb6n8.jpg' vtitle='Groups in Midlands banding together for Florence Relief'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Unfortunately, the Midlands has seen its' share of flooding. Now, many local groups are taking action and helping out flood victims any way they can. ABC Columbia's…
Looking to help flood victims? Want to volunteer? Here are some tips from SC officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you would like to help the victims of Hurricane Florence and those who are dealing with flood efforts, state officials do have some tips for you. First, according to State officials, they recommend you consider volunteering with…
Holiday Ice to open at Columbiana Centre
The City of Columbia announced that its outdoor ice skating rink will be moving to the Columbiana Centre in the Harbison area.
Gun fired at ceiling during armed robbery of Exxon gas station
Four suspects are wanted for an armed robbery at an Exxon on Blythewood road on Thursday.
Child cancer patients surprised with life-like Aflac Duck toy
Patients at Palmetto Health Children's Hospital were given a "My-Special-Aflac-Duck" on Friday morning.
Rate cuts for SCE&G customers will continue for now after court denies utility's motion
[gtxvideo vid='1x9gwBVG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1x9gwBVG.jpg' vtitle='SCEG Rates'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Lower rates for SCE&G customers will stick around for the time being. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied SCE&G's motion to stop the legislature mandated rate decrease while the legal…
RCSD welcomes new member to its K-9 unit
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott introduced the newest member of the K-9 unit, Emy, on Friday.
Armed robber shot and killed by Chinese restaurant employee
[gtxvideo vid='LpIZyJK6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LpIZyJK6.jpg' vtitle='RobberyDefense'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An employee of a Chinese restaurant in Columbia shot and killed an armed robber inside the restaurant Thursday (9/21) night. Around 11 p.m. the suspect tried to rob China Kitchen on Forest…
Gaston cyclist killed in a hit and run
[gtxvideo vid='Za7bSKpw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Za7bSKpw.jpg' vtitle='HitandRun'] GASTON, SC (WOLO) - A Gaston man was killed Friday (9/21) in a hit and run while he was on his bicycle. Around 5:50 a.m. Christopher Sharpe, 54, was riding his bike in the median on…
Rep. Norman, Parnell exchange Tweets after Norman's sexual assault joke
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Representative Ralph Norman is facing criticism for a comment about the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Bret Kavanaugh made during a debate in Rock Hill Thursday. Norman…
What you need to know to help Hurricane Florence victims
Several organizations throughout the Midlands are taking donations and asking for supplies to help the victims of Hurricane Florence.
Devastating video shows the town of Nichols underwater
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- When you see these images, you think how can it get any worse? But the rivers haven’t reached their crest and Nichols is already drowning. completely underwater, Nicols is…
Florence: Death toll grows in SC
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McMaster with Florence recovery update
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Midlands Plant and Flower Festival this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for fall blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will once again host its annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 21-23. It will take place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston Highway, in…
Columbia man arrested for child pornography
A Columbia man was arrested Thursday for child pornography charges.
Gaston man faces animal abuse charges after trying to remove dog's tumor
A Gaston man was charged with animal abuse Wednesday after he allegedly tried to cut out his dog's tumor.
LCSD: Body found off I-26 near Piney Grove
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department was just off I-26 near Piney Grove Road and Bower Parkway where a body was found.
Army National Guard builds sandbag barrier to protect Hwy 501 from flood
CONWAY,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of Guardsman have been working 24 hours a day since Saturday (9/15) to build a barrier to protect Highway 501 as record flood levels continue to rise. Water from…
West Columbia murder suspect arrested in Arizona
Law enforcement arrested a Lexington County murder suspect in Arizona Thursday.
Main Street Ice skates across town
The City of Columbia's outdoor ice skating rink, Main Street ICE, has been a holiday pastime for the downtown area for eight years, but this winter it is moving to a new location.
New lanes of I-95 closed due to flooding.
The Department of Public Safety announced it is closing both north and south bound lanes of I-95 at mile marker 175 on Thursday.
