Richland Library offering free flu shots this fall
Richland Library wants to make sure residents are prepared for flu season.
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Church members boat to church service after Florence floods
Some Horry County residents lean on their faith to get through the devastation Hurricane Florence left behind. See what they did to make sure they were able to make it to church after many of their roads were impassable.
Pregnant teen taken from her home is found safe
Pregnant teen taken from her home is found safe.
Columbia-Richland Fire Department heads to Pawley's Island for five-day deployment
[gtxvideo vid='tgSbH5nn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tgSbH5nn.jpg' vtitle='CFD TO PAWLEYS'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Fifteen Columbia fire personnel are on their way to Pawleys Island to help assist in search and rescue missions. They say they are ready to repay the debt they have…
Parts of SC still flooding as Pee Dee water crests
Tens of thousands are being asked to leave their homes ahead of even more flooding.
Missing pregnant 18 year old found safe; 2 suspects in custody
Edgefield County Sheriff's Department say a pregnant 18 year old who was kidnapped after a break-in, has been found safe.
4 suspects wanted for Armed Robbery in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs help identifying four suspects wanted for Armed Robbery. The incident happened at 12:30am on Friday at the Exxon gas station on Blythewood…
SC Farmers and crops reeling from Florence
[gtxvideo vid='208W0GtT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/208W0GtT.jpg' vtitle='SC Farmers and crops reeling from Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Hurricane Florence and the flooding that the storm created, is having a huge impact on farmers in the Pee Dee area. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers spoke with some…
Columbia Mayor to host Block Party
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to party with some of America's mayors? Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is inviting the community to a block party from 6:30-10 p.m. on Sept. 28 on the 1600 block of Main Street. The event takes place after the…
Carolina overcomes challenges, shows their fight at Vandy
The Gamecocks have been challenged by the weather, their schedule, and even Vanderbilt's head coach entering their first road game of the season Saturday.
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…
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…
