Michael, as of early Wednesday morning is a Category 4 Hurricane and is projected to make landfall near Panama City Florida later today. The storm will continue the projected path toward the northeast, which puts the Midlands right in the…
The SC State Fair officials say they plan to kick off festivities as scheduled but continue to monitor Hurricane Michael.
CLOSURES FOR OCTOBER 11 SCHOOLS: Bamberg School Dist. 2 Benedict College Bethel Learning Center, Columbia Calhoun Co. Schools Columbia International University Fairfield Co. Schools Kershaw County Schools Lexington 1,2,3,4 Lexington Richland 5 Morris College Newberry Co. Schools Orangeburg 3,4,5 Orangeburg-Calhoun…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- As Hurricane Michael approaches Florida’s coast, South Carolina is getting ready to respond. SCEMD said Florence was the longest activation period they have had in recent memory. They actually just…
[gtxvideo vid='oQltOmnA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oQltOmnA.jpg' vtitle='DisasterRelief'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department has provided major relief for victims of Hurricane Florence. Tuesday (10/9), Harvest Hope Food Bank picked up 26 pallets of food, water and supplies from the Columbia Police…
Governor Henry Mcmaster's wife is the new honorary chair of a fundraising effort to help Veterans to live comfortably while they get medical treatment.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's bus service will offer free service on Election Day, November 6, 2018. A spokesperson for The COMET says the free fares are being offered to eliminate an economic barrier to exercising the right…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A tropical storm watch is in effect for many SC coastal counties due to Hurricane Michael. SCEMD officials say now is the time to check your emergency plan & supplies kit. Protect your family & secure your…
Columbia Police released a sketch of a suspect wanted for burglary in September. Officers say the burglary happened Sept. 30.
The Columbia Police Department says they are searching for a man accused of breaking into a vending machine and stealing cash while out on bond for allegedly committing the same crime months earlier.
As we keep all eyes to the south and the approach of Hurricane Michael, today we can expect a breezy morning and a build up of clouds with isolated showers this afternoon.
[gtxvideo vid='ken2pbA0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ken2pbA0.jpg' vtitle='Former VP Biden to campaign for James Smith in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former Vice President Joe Biden will return to South Carolina this weekend to campaign for James Smith, the Democratic nominee for Governor. Smith's campaign spokesman…
The Oliver Gospel Mission is accepting donations in hopes giving some area residents in need have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Oktoberfest is almost here and local breweries are getting ready by putting their personal touch on bring the taste of Germany here to the Midlands.
We are counting down the days to the SC State Fair, and you are running out of time to have your chance to go for free on us. Click below for details.
[gtxvideo vid='rWagDJgK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rWagDJgK.jpg' vtitle='Hand Sanitizer reduces sick days'] (WOLO) - Using hand sanitizer may keep young kids more healthy according to a recent report. Researchers in Spain examined hand hygiene among young children in day care. They studied more than…
[gtxvideo vid='A5BBnpoN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A5BBnpoN.jpg' vtitle='Deadly shooting suspect arrested'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police arrested suspect Monday (10/8) after a deadly weekend shooting. Kweli Goree is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Desmond Bates at Lakeshore Apartments…
[gtxvideo vid='EOyHJ5oG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EOyHJ5oG.jpg' vtitle='President Trump on deadly Florence attack'] FLORIDA (WOLO) - Speaking Monday (10/8) in Florida, President Donald Trump remembered Officer Terrence Carraway and other law enforcement officers injured in the attack. Carraway was killed after responding to help…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) - South Carolina voters can begin casting in-person absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 general election on Monday. The state doesn't allow no-excuses early voting. But someone who…
[gtxvideo vid='ta1vF3gY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ta1vF3gY.jpg' vtitle='Live Look: Memorial Service for Fallen Florence Officer'] FLORENCE , SC (WOLO)--Family, friends and the public are saying goodbye to Officer Terrence Carraway. Carraway was shot and killed last week in Florence, where police say, a suspect ambushed…
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Lexington Police say all lanes on Columbia Avenue are back open near that intersection today. This was due to multiple accidents.
Columbia Police say they need your help finding a shooting suspect considered to be armed and dangerous after shooting a female.
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands is celebrating the start of construction on the Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center.
South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers say I-20 is back open this morning after an accident killed one person on Sunday.
