4th annual Comic Con kicks off with SC Native Mike Colter
South Carolina Native Mike Colter, known to some as the television super hero Luke Cage is headlining the 4th annual Comic Con this weekend.
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Main Street Latin Festival Kicks off
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--From music to food, the Latin Festival is taking over downtown Columbia's Main Street Saturday. The Main Street Latin Festival is an annual event and kicks off at 11am. If you plan on going, below is information from…
SLED continues investigating officer involved shooting
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they are still in the process of investigating a deadly officer involved shooting out of Spartanburg County.
Parents arrested after baby found drowned in bathtub
[gtxvideo vid='dimd5KxT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dimd5KxT.jpg' vtitle='Parents arrested after baby found drowned in bathtub'] LAURNES COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Parents of a one-year-old were arrested Thursday (8/23) after deputies say their baby drowned in a bathtub. Investigators with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office,…
Women On The Ballot: all Lt. Governor nominees are women
[gtxvideo vid='1STak9jJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1STak9jJ.jpg' vtitle='LT GOV'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The November election is quickly approaching and the nominees are campaigning hard. Especially the Lt. governor nominees. No matter how the election goes in November, South Carolina will have a woman as Lt.…
Soda City Comic Con Welcomes SC Native Mike Colter who stars as 'Luke Cage'
[gtxvideo vid='xF03oUVu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xF03oUVu.jpg' vtitle='Soda City Comic Con Welcomes SC Native 'Luke Cage''] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Soda City Comic Con is bringing the heroes to the Capital City. South Carolina Native Mike Colter who stars as Luke Cage in Marvel's Luke Cage…
Judge appointed to manage South Carolina's opioid lawsuits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's high court has appointed a single judge to handle any lawsuits related to opioids in the state system. The state Supreme Court on Thursday assigned Circuit Court Judge Perry Gravely to the task. The…
Irmo Optimist Club Donates Thousands of Diapers to District Five
[gtxvideo vid='y0E7ZSFS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y0E7ZSFS.jpg' vtitle='Irmo Optimist Club Donates Diapers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The "Irmo Optimist Club" made a big donation on Friday. The organization delivered approximately 5000 diapers to the Parenting Center at Irmo High School. Teachers say the supplies can help…
Social media posts could keep you from dream job
There are so many social media platforms out and if you are one, or all of them sometimes it's best to keep some things private, especially if you are trying to land that perfect job.
Six People now charged in connection to death of South Carolina woman
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) - Six people have been arrested after a woman's body was found buried in woods near her South Carolina home. The arrests come after the body of 30-year-old Ashley Murdaugh was found Tuesday near her home near…
Health Minute: Sitting pretty
You do it everyday and chances are you 're doing it wrong. We're talking about sitting and how it can impact your posture. ABC takes a closer look at what you need to know so you're sitting pretty.
SC DOT takes Comments on Malfunction Junction Plans
[gtxvideo vid='InWmqLu4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/InWmqLu4.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT takes Comments on Malfunction Junction Plans'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Malfunction Junction is getting a complete makeover and many residents say it’s about time. Thursday the SC Department of Transportation held a public hearing to get input…
Kroger plans to phase out plastic bags by 2025
[gtxvideo vid='nWh9GVBt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nWh9GVBt.jpg' vtitle='Kroger plans to phase out plastic bags by 2025'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Kroger is joining the growing list of companies saying so-long to plastic bags. The grocery chain announced Thursday (8/23) morning that they will phase…
Columbia Police Chief speaks out on K-9 Officer death
[gtxvideo vid='BpNLRml9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpNLRml9.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Chief Speaks out on K-9 Officer Death'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says a Columbia Police officer used extremely poor judgement when leaving his K-9 partner in a car unattended for hours. K-9…
Dozens of children's medication recalled for possible life threatening contamination
A children's medication that is used to keep your children healthy is being pulled off store shelves in a voluntary recall after contaminants that could lead to an infection.
CPD Officer Suspended Following K9 Death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia police officer is suspended after he left his K9 partner alone in a car for eight hours. Thursday afternoon Chief Skip Holbrook announced…
Fairfield County Coroner Identifies Teen Shooting Victim
Fairfield, SC (WOLO)-- The Fairfield County Coroner has identified the person found shot to death at Drawdy Park in Winnsboro. According to the coroner, Damontay Wheeler, 17, of 405 Forest Hills Drive, Winnsboro, SC was pronounced dead on scene by…
Tech Company 'Capgemini' to expand, bringing 200 new jobs to Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='V0EOOXYn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V0EOOXYn.jpg' vtitle='Tech Company Capgemini to bring 200 jobs to Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tech-giant Capgemini has announced it will be expanding in the Bull Street District in downtown Columbia. The company, on Thursday, announced it will expand, bringing…
Fairfield County Deputies still investigating a homicide in Drawdy Park
Fairfield County Deputies are still investigating a homicide that took place on Wednesday. Authorities say the incident took place late Wednesday night at Drawdy Park, located on 702 8th Street in Winnsboro.
Lexington Police arrest five suspects accused of multiple car thefts
Lexington Police have arrested five suspects accused of multiple car thefts. They were charged with two counts of Theft of Motor Vehicle, two counts of Theft from Motor Vehicle, and four counts of Criminal Conspiracy.
South Carolina man charged in infant daughter's death
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man has been arrested and charged in the death of his infant daughter. News outlets reported that 29-year-old Troy Abraham Wilson of North Charleston was charged Monday night with homicide by child…
Senior living community helps resident's dream come true in the clouds
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SC Lawmaker wants federal investigation into former Tri-County board
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state lawmaker wants a federal investigation into "possible illegal activities" by an ousted Tri-County Co-op board. On Wednesday, Rep. Wendy Brawley penned a letter to US Attorney Sherri Lydon.…
Citadel staff member arrested for sexual abuse of a cadet
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - A staff member at The Citadel is accused of sexual abuse involving a cadet. According to SLED, Kenneth Boes turned himself in to face charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and giving alcohol to a…
Search called off for bodies of victims claimed by serial killer Todd Kohlhepp
[gtxvideo vid='hErYATfb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hErYATfb.jpg' vtitle='Search called off for bodies of victims claimed by seri'] SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) - Deputies in the upstate say they have called off a search for two possible bodies connected to convicted serial killer Todd Kohlhepp. The…
