Pedestrian killed in Sumter County
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed Saturday morning in Sumter County. The incident happened on US Highway 521 North in Rembert at 1:00a.m. Sumter County…
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First responders on scene of bus vs car crash in Georgetown County, 20 people hurt
Georgwtown County, (WPDE) — Multiple emergency agencies are responding to a crash on Browns Ferry Road in Georgetown County, according to Jason Lesley with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office. A Mitsubishi…
Second missing kayaker found safe at Congaree National Park
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK, S.C. (WOLO) —The second kayaker who went missing in the Congaree National Park Friday evening,was found safe Saturday morning. According to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) officers, the second kayaker walked himself to officials as they…
St Pats in Five Points Preps: The Fountain is Green
[gtxvideo vid='IOA4fgqt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IOA4fgqt.jpg' vtitle='St Pats in Five Points Preps: The Fountain is Green'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get your lucky charms and shamrocks ready because Five Points has officially kicked off St Patrick's day festivities, with the annual fountain dyeing. Dyeing…
Rescue crews search for missing kayakers at Congaree National Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A search is underway at the Congaree National Park for two kayakers who got separated Friday (3/8) night. …
Bojangles' donates 2500 books to teachers in Lexington
[gtxvideo vid='Txymje8C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Txymje8C.jpg' vtitle='book donation bojangles'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Bojangles is usually known for doling out biscuits, but today it was books. On Friday morning, the restaurant chain donated 2500 books to the 2019 district Teachers of the Year…
Downtown Lexington is going green on Saturday in celebration of Shamrock Festival
Downtown Lexington is going green tomorrow.
Columbia PD release sketch of man accused of following, trying to sexually assault woman
Columbia Police need your help locating a man accused of attempted criminal sexual assault
Columbia PD searches for woman missing since Monday
The Columbia Police Department is hoping you can help them find a woman they say has been missing for nearly a week.
Deputies: Meth, cash, guns seized after traffic stop
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say a man and woman are in custody, accused of having meth, guns and thousands of dollars during a traffic stop and search of…
Daylight Saving time this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. So don’t forget to set your clocks ahead by an hour when you go to bed on Saturday night. The time to officially 'Spring Forward ' is Sunday at 2am. Fire…
Authorities believe missing teen may be in Midlands
Summerville, S.C. (WOLO)--Authorities say a teen missing for almost a year may be in the Midlands. According to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children Alizay’e Harley was last…
Sumter school board chooses Dr. Martin-Knox as new superintendent
Sumter School Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox as the district's new superintendent on Thursday.
Airport HS students raise money for Camp Kemo
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Raising money with a bang. Tuesday afternoon students at Airport High School raised money by charging their classmates and teachers five dollars to hit an SUV with a sledgehammer.…
Lexington deputies search for suspects wanted for card fraud and car break-ins
Lexington County deputies say they need your help to find two suspects wanted for card fraud and car break-ins.
Lexington Police search for suspects accused of stealing from cars
Lexington Police need your help to find suspects accused of stealing from a vehicle on March 1 in Lexington County.
City to host All Access workshop to encourage neighborhood leadership and homeownership
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are interested in learning about financial education, homeownership and home maintenance the City of Columbia has a workshop for you. The Community Development Department will host an All Access Columbia workshop. According to officials, All Access…
Two gang members caught after running out of their shoes from deputies
Kershaw County deputies have arrested two gang members for stealing and breaking into cars Thursday morning.
Good Samaritan lucky to be alive after being dragged by school bus
[gtxvideo vid='QdgW8Xqe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QdgW8Xqe.jpg' vtitle='dragged by bus'] Clarendon Co., SC (AP) --- Troopers with the Highway Patrol says a man was injured trying to help a school bus navigate a dirt road in Clarendon County. Trooper Judd Jones says yesterday afternoon…
Two dogs died after someone threw several chihuahuas over an animal shelter's fence
[gtxvideo vid='t8D5uIaR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/t8D5uIaR.jpg' vtitle='dogs thrown'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - Someone threw four small dogs over an animal shelter fence leaving them there to die. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says around 7:30 on March 2, the suspects threw at least…
Body found on Lakeshore Drive in Columbia identified
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who was found unresponsive on Wednesday afternoon in creek behind Lakeshore Condominiums.
Update: Victims Identified in fatal 1-77 collision
[gtxvideo vid='yZytTdlb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yZytTdlb.jpg' vtitle='Victims Identified in fatal 1-77 collision'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has identified the two victims in a collision on I-77 Wednesday at 6:45pm. According to Gary Watts, the accident happened northbound between mile markers 28…
Recognize these women? Lexington PD searching for bank fraud suspects
[gtxvideo vid='iV5gVGjY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iV5gVGjY.jpg' vtitle='Recognize these women? Lexington PD searching for bank fraud'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police say they are looking to identify two female suspects, believed to be involved in bank fraud. Police say the women are believed to be connected…
Former 5th Circuit Solicitor's Communications Director gets Probation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson's Communications Director, Nicole Holland, has been sentenced to probation in a United State's District Court. According to the US Attorney's office, the 50 year old was sentenced to three years probation after pleading…
SCDOT hosts public meeting for Proposed Replacement of Bridge on US 378
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- If you are a frequent traveller on US 378 at Twelve Mile Creek, the SC DOT wants to hear from you. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting for Thursday, March 21, 2019, concerning…
