COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Celebrating America’s birthday is a fun time for many, but sometimes it can trigger traumatic memories for those who fought for our freedoms. For some veterans with Post Traumatic Stress…
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) - The Cayce Department of Public Safety has arrested a 17-year old girl in connection with an armed robbery that happened last week (6/27) at the Waffle House on Airport…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Spirit Communications Park announced the music lineup for its first concert scheduled for Septemmber. Grammy winning rapper, Nelly, will headline the event. United Music Fest is scheduled for Friday, September 7th at Spirit Communications Park. Nelly…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they've arrested a teenager in connection with a recent car jacking. Investigators say last Friday 19 year old Shawkeem Reese pointed a gun at a man on Mayer St. near Farrow Rd. and demanded his…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready for the 4th? If you have plans for fireworks, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital and the American Academy of Pediatrics urge families to protect their children from injuries caused by fireworks. “We encourage families to…
[gtxvideo vid='9J7NDosn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9J7NDosn.jpg' vtitle='Blowfish 1'] LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)--The Blowfish are celebrating their 4th season in Lexington County, according to team owner Bill Shanahan, who is thankful for not only his time on…
[gtxvideo vid='QALOYKPc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QALOYKPc.jpg' vtitle='Riverfront Park'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, if you're thinking about heading to Riverfront Park, you'll have to enjoy a nice walk somewhere else. Riverfront Park will be closed on Tuesday, July 3 for additional vegetation treatment…
[gtxvideo vid='B3618aKz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B3618aKz.jpg' vtitle='Free parking for the 4th in downtown Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There will be free parking at the meters in downtown Columbia on Wednesday (7/4) for the 4th of July. The City of Columbia's Parking Services…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are working to reroute traffic on the northbound lanes on Highway 277. Vehicles are being turned around and asked to exit the highway on Fontaine Road. At this point,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The city of Columbia and the DOT are in hot water after going forward with a project that would change Farrow Road from Columbia College to East Campanella. The Greenview…
[gtxvideo vid='Ei83N3x6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ei83N3x6.jpg' vtitle='17-year-old charged in Lexington robberies'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent armed robberies. Investigators say De'avian Young is charged with robbing two convenience…
[gtxvideo vid='FiOHyXsr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FiOHyXsr.jpg' vtitle='Gas tax increase'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The state's gas tax has increased by 2 cents as of Sunday. This is the second of 6 planned years of increases to provide more funding for roads and bridges.…
[gtxvideo vid='FnedRLrX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FnedRLrX.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Mayor talks Drills and Skills'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOL0)-- From flag football to tennis, the City of Columbia is getting ready for the Ninth annual "Drills and Skills Clinic". Today Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin helped kick off…
[gtxvideo vid='oH6nmPec' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oH6nmPec.jpg' vtitle='Miss South Carolina and Miss SC Teen Speak with ABC Col'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--We now have a new Miss South Carolina and a new Miss South Carolina teen. Miss Spartanburg, Davia Bunch, is the new Miss South…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections says they arrested a man for trying to bring a stolen gun into a prison. Investigators say, on Friday, Christopher Melton…
[gtxvideo vid='PW15u2BZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PW15u2BZ.jpg' vtitle='Carolina Celebration of Liberty at First Baptist'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Celebrating America. Sunday, First Baptist Church of Columbia hosted its annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty. Organizers say it's the longest running event of its kind in our state.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed downtown to the City of Columbia on the fourth, there will be free parking at meters. The City of Columbia’s Parking Services Division announced complimentary parking on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in observance…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- One person was killed after being hit by a tractor trailer on Saturday afternoon. The wreck happened in the 300 block of Truex Road in Leesville at approximately 12:55PM. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said the victim, Bailey…
COLUMBIA (WOLO)- The results are in and Miss Spartanburg, Davia Bunch, is the new Miss South Carolina 2018. Davia is 21 years old, from Spartanburg. She attends the University of South Carolina. She was a double preliminary winner for talent and…
[gtxvideo vid='9sRLwA31' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9sRLwA31.jpg' vtitle='Prices at the Pump Hit a High for 4th Holiday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you plan on hitting the road for the 4th of July holiday, get ready to see some fireworks at the pump, with a national…
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina fireworks dealers are seeing strong sales opportunities along the North Carolina border, which bans the sale of fireworks that leave the ground. WYFF reports that more than half of the state-issued permits needed to…
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A man has been detained after refusing to leave a home following a domestic incident Saturday morning. The call came in around 2:27am in the 200 block of Farming Creek Way. Deputies say a man refused to exit…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested 18-year-old following the shooting death of another teen Friday night. Drevon Michael Payne is being charged with murder, according to deputies. The incident happened in the 500 block of Calvary Drive. Deputies say…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A 51-year-old Sumter Man is facing multiple charges after police say he made two bomb threats to a public building this week. James Lee Samuels is facing two counts of bomb threat. Officers say Lee was denied…
