COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Severe weather storms and possible tornadoes have caused thousands of people in the Palmetto state to be without power Sunday night. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has reported 8,270 power outages statewide. https://twitter.com/SCEMD/status/1102367597696303105 Thousands of those outages…
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) - Three finalists have been chosen to fill the superintendent's seat for the Sumter School District. The Sumter School Board says the finalists are Cynthia Ambrose of Charleston County School District; Ronald Hargrave of Scotland County Schools…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Five Points community and Gregory Electric has announced the new date for St. Pat's official kick-off event. The free event will now take place on Tuesday March 5th, from 5:30-6:30p.m.in Five Points. You're invited to enjoy all…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - State agents are helping investigate after six trucks burned at a trash company. Jamison Fire Chief Kirk Davis said the Wednesday night fire didn't appear to be intentionally set. But Davis told The Times and Democrat…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to hoop it up for fitness? The Department of Social Services is hosting the 2019 annual Health & Fitness Game along with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team. The sixth annual event…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Police have found an elderly man who was reported missing Sunday morning. Felix Feliciano, 73, was found hours after being reported missing. Sumter police thanks the community for their help assisting with the search.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - In a state where eight county sheriffs have been convicted of crimes in office over the past decade, South Carolina lawmakers want to tighten the qualifications to be a top law enforcement official. The proposal would…
[gtxvideo vid='XKPCtvcm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XKPCtvcm.jpg' vtitle='Thanks for sending yourt photos in the Magic of Storytelling'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Time to snap a selfie and help put books in children's hands! Thanks to everyone who is sending in their photos and snapping their…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- A contract for Lexington's curbside pick up is about to expire and County officials say resident who live in unincorporated parts of the County, who subscribe to curbside pick up may soon see a difference in…
South Carolina lawmakers say some former convicted offenders who complete their sentence, parole and probation period are unaware that current state law allows for their voting rights to be restored.
In February 2019, a man pleaded guilty to five counts of presenting false claims for insurance payment, that valued over more than $10,000.
The Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and parade kicks off this Saturday, March 2 at City Roots Farm.
[gtxvideo vid='ChtyAdUN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ChtyAdUN.jpg' vtitle='Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown stops'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Another potential presidential candidate was in the Midlands Friday (3/1) afternoon. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown visited Fast Forward on Devine Street. Fast Forward is a community…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It is a subject that can make many people uncomfortable, but it as a topic that has come up all across the country. What is excessive force and where do…
Orangeburg deputies have arrested two men on drug-related charges after a motorist reported a man with a gun.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A screening of a new movie hopes to bring attention to mental health. According to organizers it will also give those in attendance the resources they need…
The Saint Andrews Job Fair will be hosted tomorrow (Saturday, March 2) to those seeking job opportunities on a local, state and federal level.
[gtxvideo vid='zrSJJ68w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zrSJJ68w.jpg' vtitle='SC Human Trafficking Task Force meets'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force wrapped up a meeting Friday at the City of West Columbia Municipal complex. Task force members discussed updates from the regional task…
Columbia Police Department say they have re-arrested a suspect involved in multiple burglaries in 2017 and in 2018.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready tp hoop it up for fitness? The Department of Social Services is hosting the 2019 annual Health & Fitness Game along with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team. The sixth annual event…
If you feel like springing into the next season you are not alone. The Spring Craftsman's Classic is coming back to Columbia for their annual event.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Family Dollar store. Information in limited late Thursday (2/28) night but police say they are reviewing surveillance video, hoping to identify the suspect. The Family Dollar is…
Columbia police arrest a man they suspect was involved in the deadly shooting along Carneige street Tuesday night.
[gtxvideo vid='JNQCIOqG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JNQCIOqG.jpg' vtitle='JOSH READS ACROSS AMERICA'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Harbison West Elementary invited ABC Columbia's Josh Berry to come read to students Thursday (2/28). Such a good time reading to the kiddos at @HarbisonWestEl this morning! Thanks for…
[gtxvideo vid='FuO5nu9A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FuO5nu9A.jpg' vtitle='FATHERS WITH FAMILIES'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - At the Statehouse Thursday (2/28), a group that advocates for fathers in our state released new statistics on the importance of nurturing new dads. The South Carolina Center for Fathers…
