COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Investigators say what they initially thought was a traffic wreck on Interstate 77 in Columbia has turned into a homicide investigation. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said 22-year-old Shamar Johnson was ejected from his car after…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say just after midnight Sunday three people were shot at 2300 Gervais St. That is in the area between Harden St and Millwood Ave. on the corner of Gervais and Oak St. Investigators say one…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- When it comes to saving lives, donating blood is a slam dunk. This month the City of Columbia will host its annual "Hoop It Up" Blood Drive at the Columbia Convention Center. You can roll up…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates made their rounds in South Carolina over the weekend. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrapped up a two-day swing through South Carolina to introduce herself to residents of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The growing realization that ever-more ferocious storms are becoming more common as the result of global warming is forcing government officials to revisit how they respond to natural disasters. In South Carolina late last year, Republican…
SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- Five members of a drug trafficking ring has been arrested after a several-months-long investigation. Officers say the group is responsible for bringing at least 500 lbs. of marijuana into Sumter from California. During the investigation by the Sumter Police…
[gtxvideo vid='N31OHXhK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/N31OHXhK.jpg' vtitle='FDA Crackdown on supplements'] CNN-- The FDA has announced its plan to crackdown on the marketing campaigns made by drug companies because life changing claims made by those companies may not be all that they're chalked up to…
[gtxvideo vid='zxrucClI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zxrucClI.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library blk history mnth'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Tonight the Richland library continued its celebration of Black history month with the works of outstanding African American authors and illustrators. All the winners of the Coretta Scott King…
Led by Dawn Staley and Lisa Boyer from the bench and thanks in part to 11 points from A'ja Wilson, their Home team won the 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 82-80 Friday night.
Columbia's bike share program, Blue Bike SC, will be expanding with the assistance of the Comet.
Senator Kamala Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia to share her vision for the county and take questions from South Carolinians about issues important to them.
Students at Carver-Lyon Elementary School's language immersion program celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday morning.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former Allen Benedict Court residents got to stock up on items they have been struggling to get since being removed from their homes a month ago. Friday, the…
[gtxvideo vid='PJjfwBKp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PJjfwBKp.jpg' vtitle='dominon energy'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - While Dominion says ratepayers will see a decrease this month, more changes could be on the way. According to the company, Dominion will file a rate case in mid-2020 that will…
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The Richland Legislative Delegation is accepting applications with interest in serving on the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 18 through Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.…
[gtxvideo vid='RZGyOuek' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RZGyOuek.jpg' vtitle='gas leak vo'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The Columbia Fire Departmennt is asking motorist to be alert as they are heading home. Officials say Two Notch Rd is shut down near the Columbia Mall Rd…
Orangeburg deputies announced two suspects are being sought in a series of battery thefts from a local business.
Beginning Saturday, February 16th, pre-sales tickets will be begin for St.Pat's in Five Points.
[gtxvideo vid='l07oSvoB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l07oSvoB.jpg' vtitle='AMORE UNDER THE STARS'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Some here in the Midlands celebrated Valentines Day with a walk down memory lane. The South Carolina State Museum celebrated Valentines Day with Amore Under the Stars, the ultimate…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Here in South Carolina we know the pain of a mass shooting after the Charleston 9 in 2015. Since then, there has been a lot of talk about…
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Anyone who needed some extra loving or just a break with a pet -- had that chance.
[gtxvideo vid='GSwIehFx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GSwIehFx.jpg' vtitle='school bus wreck'] Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- A child was hurt Thursday afternoon in a school bus accident in Chapin. The highway patrol says a car rammed into the back of another car -- pushing it into the…
Columbia Police Department officers are now investigating a murder following the death of a male victim from last weekend's shooting on Shop Road.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster has removed every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and elections. McMaster announced the removal Thursday, saying the decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and neglect of duty. This after…
