Local agencies preparing for Florence and potential emergency
Local Agencies in South Carolina are preparing for tropical storm Florence's potential landfall.
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Florence teacher receives donations for new tables after GMA feature
One Florence middle school teacher is awaiting the delivery of brand new classroom tables thanks to generous donations made through an online platform.
Richland Co. deputies searching for suspect accused of assaulting 72-year-old
Richland County deputies are searching for David Simpson, who they say allegedly assaulted a 72-year-old man.
USPS offering reward for information following attack of postal worker
Investigators are looking for a woman accused of attacking a postal worker, and the United States Postal Service is offering a reward for information.
Raid leads to seizure of more than $25 thousand in marijuana
More than $25,000 worth of marijuana was seized by Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office during a raid Friday morning.
SC EMD officials monitoring Hurricane Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says it is monitoring Hurricane Florence. According to SC EMD, forecasters say the storm could affect the East Coast next week. SC EMD says local and state agencies have been notified to…
USC Wedding Love Story- Couple Wins Free Wedding
[gtxvideo vid='gUpQN0aK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gUpQN0aK.jpg' vtitle='USC Wedding Love Story- Couple Wins Free Wedding'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The University of South Carolina is hitching one midlands couple, for free! Apart of the Hospitality Management degree program, the University started the *Love Story Wedding* tradition,…
Richland deputies still searching for Dollar Tree armed robber
Richland County deputies need your help to find this man who's accused of robbing a Dollar Tree store at gunpoint on Tuesday.
Disneyland to serve alcohol by 2019
The happiest place on earth may have just made some adults a whole lot happier. Find out why here.
Report: X-ray bins are more germ-infested than any other spot in airports
[gtxvideo vid='qprfoVC8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qprfoVC8.jpg' vtitle='Report: Airport x-ray bins are most germ-infested spot'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A group of researchers found out those bins you put your stuff in to be scanned at an airport's security checkpoint, were the most germ-infested…
Community ask for justice on 17-year-old shooting victim's birthday
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands community came together Thursday night to celebrate the birthday of a teen who was shot ealrier this week. Now 17-year-old Shyquarn Wise, is known to…
Man who shot 2 officers pleads guilty to weapon charge
Federal prosecutors say a man who shot and wounded two police officers in South Carolina has pleaded guilty to a weapons charge.
Midlands college announces it is now tobacco free
Columbia College today announced that it is now a tobacco free campus.
Riverbank Zoo announces it's expecting lion cubs, again
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced today that its lionesses, Lendelani, is pregnant.
'Armed and dangerous' suspect accused of shooting at two victims, deputies say
[gtxvideo vid='rvBpkyu1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rvBpkyu1.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2018_09_06_12_01_35'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A 36-year-old man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for shooting at two victims while they were sitting on a porch. Deputies say Kenyatta Glover is considered armed and dangerous…
Health Minute: Cookies the addictive treat
If you find it hard to keep your hands out of the cookies jar, there may be a medical reason that explains it all. Find out more here in this Medical Minute.
Four in Lexington Co. arrested for theft from motor vehicle
Lexington County Police Department deputies arrested four suspects involved in a series of thefts from over 50 cars in the Town of Lexington.
16-year-old in critical condition after shooting
A shooting in Richland County has a 16-year-old in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The incident took place at about 10 p.m. Tuesday night in the 2100 block…
Sgt. Pushup stops in Columbia on trek across country to wipe-out childhood hunger
[gtxvideo vid='19Nbl51o' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/19Nbl51o.jpg' vtitle='HarvestHope'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One man is stamping out hunger one push up at a time. Patrick Parker is also known as Sergeant PushUp. Parker is doing one million push-ups to wipeout childhood hunger across the…
Gas Prices down in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='OIzVR1Yc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OIzVR1Yc.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices down in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news at the pump for your wallet. According to AAA, gas prices are still among the lowest in South Carolina, averaging around $2.55 a gallon. The national…
Gov. McMaster continues push to sell Santee Cooper
Today Governor Henry McMaster attended a legislative committee meeting to discuss the proposed sale of Santee Cooper, a state owned utility.
Added Security Measures To Friday Night Lights Football
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- If you plan on going out to a high school football game in District Five get ready to be met with some extra security measures. District Five said to expect…
Richland county deputies investigate Dollar Tree robbery on North Main
Richland county deputies are still investigating an armed robbery at a Dollar Tree store on North Main. Investigators say the armed robbery happened approximately 10:30 p.m. at the Dollar Tree on 6237 North Main Street.
City of Columbia and Richland County Coroner’s Office partner for Safe Infant Sleep Campaign
The City of Columbia and the Richland County Coroner’s Office are working together to offer free workshops, teaching families how to safely put a baby down to sleep.
RCSD investigates shooting on Apple Valley Road
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a shooting at the 2100 block of Apple Valley Road around 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
