DHEC names new Director with a familiar face
The Department of Health and Environmental Control names their new Director.
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Harden street reopened after rush hour closure
[gtxvideo vid='U0dEo3TW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U0dEo3TW.jpg' vtitle='HARDEN STREET'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- This was the scene as crew rushed in to work on a cut gas line along Harden Street at Heyward Street right in the middle of rush hour. The Columbia Fire…
Surprise Delivery: Lexington police officers help deliver a baby on the side of the road
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO): Two Lexington police officers had the call of a lifetime and one says it was an absolute miracle to witness. Every minute counts in an emergency and when ambulances…
1,000 New jobs coming to South Carolina, say officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Governor's office has announced a mortgage subservicing company will locate new operations to Lancaster County, creating approximately 1,000 new jobs over the next five years. According to a release, the $24 million dollar investment by ServiceMac will…
Looking to kick a smoking habit? Palmetto Health to offer Free Tobacco cessation program
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking to start the New year by stopping smoking, Palmetto Health is offering a free cessation program. According to Palmetto Health, they will offer free tobacco cessation programs to residents of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and…
Suspect sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2016 I-20 shooting
11th Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard says a man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting vehicles on Interstate 20.
Police: Stolen car crashes into a home on Stepp Drive
Columbia Police are still searching for a driver accused of crashing a stolen car into two homes on Stepp Drive.
Running behind? Christmas Shipping Deadlines
[gtxvideo vid='5Iqa1lP4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5Iqa1lP4.jpg' vtitle='Running behind? Christmas Shipping Deadlines'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to meet those last minute deadlines for shipping? There are several deadlines this week for ordering gifts to be shipped in time for Christmas. We checked out the USPS…
Homeless shelter in need of donations this holiday season
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- There are families this holiday season that will not be able to provide for their loved ones for Christmas. One organization hopes to change that. "The things that we're kind…
RCSD investigating armed robbery of Metro PCS on West Beltline
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - RCSD deputies are searching for an armed robbery suspect Tuesday (12/18) night. It happened around 8:45 p.m. at the Metro PCS on West Beltline Blvd. The Richland County Sheriff's Office says someone walked into the business…
Search continues for man suspected of two burglaries in 48 hours
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man accused in two separate burglaries.
Out Shopping? Drop some change in the Red Kettle
[gtxvideo vid='6XeiTLl8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6XeiTLl8.jpg' vtitle='Out Shopping? Drop some change in the Red Kettle'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The familiar Bell and Red Kettles are a sign that the holidays are here. This is the Salvation Army's largest holiday fundraiser. Each year the Salvation…
Man extradited from North Carolina to South Carolina for armed robbery
ORANGEBURG S.C. (WOLO)- A man was arrested in North Carolina during a traffic stop and extradited back to South…
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim in fatal Augusta Highway accident
South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating an accident this morning on Augusta Highway, where injuries have been reported.
All lanes are back open on I-20 west bound due to fatal accident
South Carolina Highway Patrol says all lanes of I-20 west bound are currently blocked due to an accident that's under investigation.
Chapin man arrested on 20 counts of child pornography
[gtxvideo vid='DzmuGk8a' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DzmuGk8a.jpg' vtitle='chapin arrest'] Chapin, SC (WOLO) ---A Chapin man has been arrested on multiple counts of child pornography. the south carolina attorney general's office says 65-year-old Dieter Bartschat is charged with 20 counts of third degree sexual exploitation…
Midlands woman to give two graduating seniors shopping sprees
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- After surviving her own troubled childhood, a Midlands woman is making it her life work to inspire kids across the Midlands. This Christmas she's looking to send a pair of teens…
Richland deputies need help to locate man missing since Sunday
Do you recognize this man? Local law enforcement officials are hoping you have seen this man who has been missing since this weekend.
USC winter commencement sends off more than a thousand graduates
More than 2 thousand students get their sheep skin during USC's winter commencement
Tractor Trailer accident along interstate slows traffic
[gtxvideo vid='k7xY77mY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/k7xY77mY.jpg' vtitle='TRACTOR TRAILER'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---If you sat in traffic on Interstate 20 near 277 this morning, here's why. The Highway Patrol responded to 277 North to this overturned tractor trailer. The accident detoured traffic to interstate…
Update: Man accused of duping victim out of money as contractor arrested
CPD says they have arrested and charged a 51-year-old man accused of swindling a victim out of thousands of dollars for a phony project.
Gas prices drop ahead of Christmas travel season
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Santa may be bringing the gift of lower gas prices this Christmas. According to GasBuddy, prices in Columbia have dropped 3.5 cents per gallon over the last week. Drivers in the midlands are paying an average of…
UPDATE: Two people killed during early morning crash identified
Two people have died after State Troopers say an SUV heading in the wrong direction slammed head on into another vehicle on I77.
Troopers say I-26 and I-77 is back open after wrong-way driver causes fatal accident
South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers are reporting a big accident this morning on I-26 & I-77 and are still investigating.
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A motorcyclist is dead after a head-on collision in Lexington County. The incident happened in the 5100 block of Platt Springs Road at 3:15p.m. Sunday. According to officials, Leonard P. Morrow,…
