Body discovered in Congaree River identified
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Video of brawl that Deputies say led to fatal shooting of teen, more than 20 arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott gave more details into the death of a 17-Year-old who died at a church parking lot. On May 10, Amon Rice and 21 other…
Insulin without the Ouch! Medical Minute
[gtxvideo vid='qNaYdQ5p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qNaYdQ5p.jpg' vtitle='Insulin without the Ouch! Medical Minute'] ABC NEWS-- There is a new alternative for those living with daily insulin injections due to diabetes. The new discovery could mean insulin without the ouch. ABC'S Janai Norman explains in…
UPDATE: Body recovered Identified
[gtxvideo vid='fQIisHAo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fQIisHAo.jpg' vtitle='UPDATE: Body recovered Identified'] Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body recovered from the Congaree River near Cayce Riverwalk this afternoon (6/27). Coroner Margaret Fisher says 50 year old Thomas Sumter of…
Campers at Camp Wonder Hands Play Ball With Columbia Police Department
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)-- Camp Wonder Hands' campers really had a unique experience that will give them stories to tell for the rest of their lives. People usually remember summer camps for the life-long…
Richland County Deputy exposed to hepatitis c after reviving overdose victim with narcan
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A Richland County deputy has to be tested for hepatitis-c after he was attacked by a man whose life he was trying to save. According to the Sheriff's Office,…
SC teacher rally for more student funding, pay raises
[gtxvideo vid='3VxTWB6C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3VxTWB6C.jpg' vtitle='SC teacher rally for more student funding, pay raises'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Before lawmakers began their joint session finalizing the state budget Wednesday (6/27), educators from across the state made a last minute pitch for more…
House and Senate Pass Bill that could help ratepayers after failed nuclear plants
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- This afternoon the House and the Senate passed two bills that could help lower your next utility bill. "This is step one, we have more to do,"Senate…
Authorities identity body on Congaree River
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body recovered from the Congaree River near Cayce Riverwalk this afternoon (6/27). Coroner Margaret Fisher says 50 year old Thomas…
CPD and CFD investigate series of fires near Farrow Rd.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department (CPD), Columbia Fire Department (CFD), and SLED are investigating a string of fires, along the Farrow Road corridor, that have occurred over the last 2 months. The departments are seeking the public’s assistance with…
Armed robbery investigation underway
If you have any information that could help in this armed robbery investigation contact CRIMESTOPPERS.
Runoff election wrap-up
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Early morning waste spill on I-77 still under investigation
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SC Highway Patrol say all lanes are open on I-77 after early morning fire
South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say all lanes are open on I-77 after a tractor trailer caught fire early this morning.
Henry McMaster Celebrates GOP Runoff Win
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Industrial hemp application due this Friday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The deadline to apply to grow industrial hemp in the state of South Carolina is this Friday (6/29). If you are interested, there are several qualifications. You must: be a South Carolina resident; pass a state…
Democrat James Smith reacts to McMaster victory
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - On Tuesday night (6/27) Representative James Smith commented on Governor McMaster's victory in the Republican runoff, issuing the following statement: “I would like to congratulate Governor McMaster on his victory tonight. We know that this election is about the…
With backing from President Donald Trump, Henry McMaster defeats John Warren in runoff election
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the AP, Governor Henry McMaster has claimed the GOP nomination for the 2018 gubernatorial race. The win comes after President Donald Trump made a special visit to South Carolina to back McMaster tweeting, "Will…
AP: Gov. Henry McMaster wins GOP nomination in runoff election
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Incumbent Henry McMaster has just claimed his spot as the GOP nominee for the 2018 gubernatorial race, according to the AP. McMaster will face Democrat James Smith in…
Attorney General Wilson wins South Carolina Republican runoff, AP reports
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the Republican nomination for a third term. Here is what he had to say in a tweeted response after he was announced the projected winner of the runoff…
Live Updates: 2018 Runoff Election Results
Governor (R) w/ 100% of Precincts Reporting Henry McMaster - 54% John Warren - 46% Attorney General (R) w/ 100% of Precincts Reporting Todd Atwater - 35% Alan Wilson - 65% US House of Representatives, District 2 (D) w/ 100%…
John Warren election night watch party
Greenville, SC (WOLO) ----- The polls have officially closed and the ballots are being counted. Meanwhile both Candidates vying to be the next Governor of South Carolina are watching and waiting. ABC Columbia's Angela Rogers is following Republican Candidate John…
Wilson and Atwater
[gtxvideo vid='IAdKiXdH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IAdKiXdH.jpg' vtitle='Wilson and Atwater'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Taking place in Tuesday's runoff is the battle between Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson and Republican State Representative Todd Atwater. We caught up with Alan Wilson today as he met…
McMaster holds election night watch party at Spirit Communications Park
[gtxvideo vid='MqgKe7ZN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MqgKe7ZN.jpg' vtitle='McMaster Watch Party'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - After yesterday's excitement built by President Trump arriving to endorse Governor McMaster in the GOP runoff election for the gubernatorial nomination. McMaster is hoping that visit from Trump can help…
McMaster casts ballot in 2018 runoff election
[gtxvideo vid='G9LIYROF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G9LIYROF.jpg' vtitle='McMaster casts ballot'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster cast his ballot this morning at the Lourie Center precinct. The incumbent is fighting for the GOP nomination in the 2018 gubernatorial race. McMaster received just under 50…
