COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Slow down, that's the message from police and highway patrol officers across the Southeast. This week local law enforcement is putting the brakes on fast drivers and ramping up efforts to stop speeders. They're calling it "Operation Southern…
(WOLO) Water Pik is recalling electric toothbrushes due to a fire hazard. The company is recalling nearly four thousand of its Sonic-Fusion Flossing Toothbrushes. According to Water Pik, the following models have been recalled: Name of Product Model Serial/Lot Numbers…
Lexington Police Department are looking for five black male suspects in connection with stealing two vehicles and breaking into vehicles to steal multiple items at two apartment complexes.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking for a furry friend, the City of Columbia Animal Services is offering a summer adoption special. The Dog & Cat Days of Summer Adoption Special runs July 16–21, 2018. All cats and dogs will…
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department held an active shooter training today as a precaution if tragedy were to strike a Midlands school. The event…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia announced they Are removing the bike lanes they just installed because the community said it was backing up traffic and creating more confusion…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking to serve and protect? The West Columbia Police Department is launching a new recruitment program. The goal is to meet the growing need for qualified applicants, say officials. The new program includes increased…
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon Orangeburg Deputies are holding a press conference on the capture of an escaped inmate, on the run for two months. ABC Columbia has team coverage of the arrest of Curtis Green. Green was on the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you to visit Riverfront Park during the day, you'll need to make some different plans. According to the City of Columbia, the park will be closed Thursday, July 19 for vegetation treatment along the Columbia Canal. According…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you've got questions or issues about Fair Housing, you have a chance to speak out Saturday. According to the City of Columbia, the Community Development Department will host a “Speak Out A conversation on Fair Housing…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A motorcyclist has been arrested and charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian in South Carolina last month. News outlets reported that 24-year-old Sean Austin Merriman of Ladson turned himself into police Monday and was charged…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department announced that the last inmate sought after an escape from a detention center back in May has been caught. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says Curtis Green,…
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man shot by a police officer in the parking lot of a South Carolina hotel has died. Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela said the man fired at the officer first at the Hilton Garden…
KERSHAW, CO (WOLO)-- Heat like we've seen these past few days in South Carolina can be deadly. According to the Kershaw County Coroner and the Sheriff's Office, 77 year old George Clark died last Tuesday, July 10, as a result…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - A Midlands family is asking lawmakers to increase funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates which helps supply families with special needs children the aide they need. Haley and Brandon…
SCANA could be one step closer to a merger in the wake of the failed VC Summer Nuclear project.
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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) - A woman has died after she was thrown from a boat and run over along the South Carolina coast. The Charleston County Coroner's Office told news outlets that 37-year-old Stephanie Rechtin of Mount Pleasant…
[gtxvideo vid='0eVjeZkD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0eVjeZkD.jpg' vtitle='Help name lion cubs'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - You've till got time to help name the zoo's newest additions. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community's help to name their three lion cubs. Voting is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia will begin the process of reversing a major bike lane project Tuesday, July 16th 2018. Tuesday morning crews will return Farrow Road to its' previous four-lane set up. According to City Manager Teresa…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single car accident in the 700 block of Park Road in Lexington on Sunday. According to Coroner Fisher, 56 year old Michael Lynn Martin,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Drivers in West Columbia need to be aware of lane closures this week. According to SCE7G, lanes along portions of I-26 in West Columbia will be closed from 7 p.m.-5 a.m. daily, July 16-July 19, as crews…
https://youtu.be/0iVTYH3e4vc FORT JACKSON SC (WOLO)-When Milford Beagle Jr., joined the United States Army, with the promise of "seeing the world," he may not have even thought seeing the world would include being named the Commanding General of the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOL)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to the 1200 block of Walcott Street to reports of a shooting around 2 p.m. When they arrived, they found…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County Sheriff’s deputy was injured during a struggle with a suspect Sunday morning. The incident happened during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle around 1:50a.m. Deputy Josh Newsom received a large bruise and an…
