Suspended Solicitor appears before a judge for the first time
Suspended 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson and his communication director Nicole Holland appeared before a judge for the first time Thursday.
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Five charged in connection to assault of disabled patient
Five employees of a facility that cares for people with lifelong disabilities are charged in connection with two cases of abuse.
Lexington teen charged with threatening to blow up school
A Lexington County teen is charged and arrested after deputies say he made a threat to blow up Lexington High School Wednesday.
Former solicitor Dan Johnson and former communications director granted $25 Thousand bail
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- An audit shows thousands of dollars used for personal reasons but on the taxpayers' dime. Former fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson and one of his directors came before a judge for the first time. Very few words were…
DHEC to deploy mobile care unit to SC flood stricken areas
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health says it will roll out its WIC mobile clinic to help residents in areas recovering from the flood. DHEC officials say the mobile care van will travel to the Cheraw and…
Authorities believe they have found body of missing NC Six-Year-Old Maddox Ritch
North Carolina-- A body believed to be that of missing 6 year old Maddox Ritch was found on Thursday, days after the 6-year-old vanished in broad daylight in a North Carolina park Saturday, city officials and the FBI said. Search…
New Columbia Visitors Center features Tech, Merchandise and Tours
[gtxvideo vid='OW2lS3fQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OW2lS3fQ.jpg' vtitle='New Columbia Visitors Center features Merchandise, Tour'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia now has a one stop shop for everything visitors need to know about the Capitol City. On Wednesday, 'Experience Columbia' cut the ribbon on…
Hitting the streets with New Comet Bus Routes through Bull Street Development
[gtxvideo vid='KLkrdpI0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KLkrdpI0.jpg' vtitle='New Comet Bus Routes'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you use the COMET bus to get around downtown Columbia, now you have a new route. Wednesday the Comet cut the ribbon on Route 22. The route takes passengers…
Richland School District One Announces Make Up Days for Students
Richland One has announced the days that students will make up instructional time they missed when schools were closed September 11-14.
Georgetown community preparing for second wave of flooding
GEORGETOWN, SC (WOLO) - One South Carolina coastal community is preparing for a second wave of flooding. Thousands of people in Georgetown have been urged to evacuate ahead of historic flooding in an…
Former officer charged with misconduct in office
A former detention center officer is now behind bars in the same facility he once worked at accused of distributing drugs to inmates.
Company bringing more jobs to the Midlands
Longleaf Packaging announced Wednesday its plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County.
Lakewood High School student arrested for bringing gun to school
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has reported that a 15-year-old Lakewood High School student has been charged with bringing a gun to school.
Comet hold ribbon cutting for new bus route
On Wednesday afternoon, Comet cut the ribbon on Route 22.
RCSD: Drugs, guns and cash seized after community tip
The Richland County Sheriff's Department seized 500 grams of marijuana, 30 thousand dollars in cash and three guns, including one which was stolen on Tuesday.
E-Coli tainted ground beef sold at Target recalled after death
Check your freezer before you get ready to cook some of the ground beef you have in there. Click here to find out about the recall that might be in your home right now.
FEMA prepared to help South Carolinian's through flooding
[gtxvideo vid='LlbDDbBR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LlbDDbBR.jpg' vtitle='SCEMDupdate'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Federal aid is here and they are ready to get to work in South Carolina-- now that most counties are nearing their crest water levels. FEMA is getting in place now, so once water…
New Visitors Center opening in downtown Columbia
Experience Columbia held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Columbia SC Visitors Center Wednesday morning.
Conway flooding continues
Residents continue to take extra precautions as flood waters continue to rise.
Georgetown County residents eligible for FEMA aid
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Governor's office announced that, at the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Georgetown County eligible to apply for the Individual…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham releases statement in support of Judge Kavanaugh
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina's Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today released the following statement about Judge Kavanaugh. “Judge Kavanaugh has just emphatically denied the recent allegation being levied by Michael Avenatti and his client. He says he does not know…
Expert: Hurricane Florence is the nation's second rainiest storm in 70 years
WASHINGTON (AP) - A top rainfall meteorologist calculates that Hurricane Florence is the nation's second rainiest storm in 70 years. Ken Kunkel, a meteorologist at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and North Carolina State University, finds that only last year's Hurricane…
State Fair Early Bird Tickets on Sale
[gtxvideo vid='HPz1SH5O' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HPz1SH5O.jpg' vtitle='State Fair Early Bird Tickets, Plus a Concert Sell out'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Early Bird tickets are now on sale for the South Carolina State Fair. Plus, if you were interested in purchasing tickets to see Fantasia…
Richland School District One Announces Hurricane Make Up Days
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland School District One has announced student make up days for Hurricane Florence. The schools were closed September 11-14 by order of the governor. According to district officials, at a September 25th meeting, the Richland One Board of…
Columbia Police arrest suspect wanted for criminal sexual conduct
Columbia Police have arrested a man, suspect Gregory Roberts, Jr. on Tuesday night, who was wanted for criminal sexual conduct.
