RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Officials have identified the man killed while on his bicycle. The incident occurred at the intersection of Hardscrabble Road and Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia, SC. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Justin Turner,40, of Elgin,was the…
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ A Virginia-based power company looking to merge with an embattled South Carolina utility is kicking off a series of meetings offering an opportunity to learn more about their aims and goals. Dominion Energy officials are in…
IRMO,SC (WOLO)-Irmo police say they recovered a body from a local pond this afternoon. Officers say with assistance from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, they recovered the body from a pond in in the Carmel Commons Subdivision. That subdivision is off…
MANNING, SC (WOLO)– Former Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett passed away Saturday. Randolph Lee “Randy” Garrett, Jr.,64, widower of Barbara Brock Garrett, died at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Stephens Funeral Home is handling Garrett's services, and confirmed his passing. He…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a South Carolina prison guard has been charged with assault after pushing over a restrained inmate. The Department of Corrections said Travis Laquinton Reese is charged with misconduct in office and third-degree assault and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you need to fill up at the pump, there's some good news for your wallet. According to AAA, we're averaging $2.53 a gallon in South Carolina, that's down a nickel from last month. AAA says the Palmetto…
Four days after Beyonce and JAY-Z took over Williams-Brice Stadium, continuing their "On the Run II" tour, South Carolina Turf and Landscaping services starting laying new grass on the ground, just seven days away from kickoff to the 2018 Gamecocks football season.
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted out his condolences to John McCain's family after the announcement of his passing on Sunday. https://twitter.com/SteveBenjaminSC/status/1033519487650357249 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster released a statement on the passing of Senator John McCain Sunday. ""I will never forget John McCain. He was among the greatest of men and he was my friend. I hope his family can find…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement on Sunday in regards to the passing of his close friend John McCain. https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033512299376590849 https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033515753981534208 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in West Columbia Friday night. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Riverbend Drive around 11p.m. Deputies say they found Corey Jamison,27, with a gunshot wound. According to Lexington County…
[gtxvideo vid='9cFeFEo4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9cFeFEo4.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT Longterm Plans for Malfunction Junction'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC DOT is working on a massive project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on 1-26 and 1-20, commonly called Malfunction Junction. The hectic highway is slated for…
South Carolina Native Mike Colter, known to some as the television super hero Luke Cage is headlining the 4th annual Comic Con this weekend.
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…
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they are still in the process of investigating a deadly officer involved shooting out of Spartanburg County.
[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,…
[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.…
[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…
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…
[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…
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.
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…
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.
[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…
[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…
