Familiar Red Kettles are back for the Holiday Season
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--While you are out this holiday, listen for the familiar sound of the Red Kettle bells. Bell ringers will once again greet you as the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign…
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The COMET bus service will not run on Thanksgiving Day
The COMET bus service officials say there will be no routes today on Thanksgiving and have an updated list of closed routes.
Church set to cook Thanksgiving meal to be thankful for
[gtxvideo vid='33GBLzyg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/33GBLzyg.jpg' vtitle='StPetersTGiving'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Local volunteers are ready to serve up a traditional Thanksgiving meal in downtown Columbia. It's part of an annual tradition where each year St. Peters Catholic church" and First Baptist church come…
Sumter Police: body of missing man found Wednesday
Sumter Police say the body of 31-year-old Chester Stavis was found at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday in a stream near Rast and Dicks Streets.
Hanes partners with local Midlands shelter to help homeless
A popular clothing brand announced a partnership with a hundreds of homeless shelters across the country, including one here in the Midlands.
Suspended 5th Circuit Solicitor faces additional federal charges
According to the Solicitor's office, Dan Johnson was indicted on several charges including wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
Two men accused of robbing homeowner at gunpoint remain on the loose
Two men accused of robbing a woman after forcing their way into her home at gunpoint remain on the loose.
Dominion Energy ups its offer to buy SCANA, could cut SCE&G rates
Dominion filed a new plan with state regulators Tuesday that features a bigger rate cut for SCE&G customers.
Thanksgiving travel to break records: TSA
AAA estimates a record 54 million Americans are traveling for the holiday.
Simple tips to keep turkey frying safe
If you plan on deep frying your turkey Thursday, there are some precautions you need to take.
Holiday Ice glides back into Columbia for holidays
A holiday tradition returns to the Midlands and just in time for the some Thanksgiving fun with family and friends.
Serial killer Samuel Little tied to cold case in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- He may be the most prolific killer our country has ever seen. Samuel Little has confessed to 90 murders and one of them ties him here to South Carolina. For…
Husband of mental health patient who drowned in van speaks out for the first time
The husband of one of the victims in September's transport van crash says police have "never tried to contact him."
Third suspect wanted after more than a dozen malnourished, five dead animals found
Police continue searching for a third man wanted in connection to felony animal cruelty.
Thanksgiving Garbage Collection Schedule for City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia has released the holiday schedules for garbage collection. According to officials, all garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for Thursday, November 22, 2018, will be rescheduled for pickup on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. City…
Mother of Trayvon Martin, Sybrina Fulton to give Benedict commencement address
The mother of slain teen, Trayvon Martin slated to give 2018 Winter Commencement at Benedict College
Newberry man connected to 2017 Vista shooting plead guilty to firearm possession
A Newberry man plead guilty in Federal court today to being in possession of a firearm during the shooting in the Vista in Sept. 2017, the weekend of the Kentucky football game.
Five Points business owners donating proceeds to March of Dimes
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- November is prematurity awareness month and Five Points Association and some of its businesses are coming together to support Village Idiot Pizza owners Brian and Kelly Glynn. "We're taking the opportunity…
Man arrested in connection to crimes in two separate counties
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office office announced today that a man suspected to be connected with multiple robberies was brought to orangeburg to face charges.
Local literary parade brings beloved characters to the Midlands
Some of literature's most famous characters were on display Tuesday afternoon on the Saluda River.
UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect accused in string of crimes
A man arrested and charged in connection with a a Columbia armed robbery is now accused in a series of crimes.
Camden teen will be honored at Rose Parade after donating his organs, saving 4 lives
[gtxvideo vid='jIZxQrWB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jIZxQrWB.jpg' vtitle='DonateLife'] CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO)-- Three years ago a Camden teenager died in a car crash when the driver swerved out of the way for a deer. Tuesday, the Camden community came together to remember his legacy and…
More former top SCE&G officials say bosses knew VC Summer would fail and lied to cover it up
[gtxvideo vid='TTEmk4Is' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TTEmk4Is.jpg' vtitle='PSCHearing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After weeks of dry presentations, two former top officials at a South Carolina utility who cost ratepayers billions in a failed nuclear project emotionally told regulators their warning signs to their bosses…
Deadly crash shuts down I-20 for hours
A deadly crash shuts down a portion of Interstate 20 for hours after the driver of a tractor trailer lost control and hit a tree before the big rig burst into flames.
Heathwood Hall donates turkeys to Hurricane Florence victims
Students donate more than a 100 turkeys to Harvest Hope Food Bank to help victims of Hurricane Florence.
