Richland County teenager turns himself in after attempted armed robbery
Richland County Deputies say a teenager turned himself into authorities after an attempted armed robbery.
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A new face on Good Morning Columbia
https://youtu.be/CNooWL54Hik COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-Starting Wednesday, when you tune into Good Morning Columbia, you will see a new face joining the Good Morning Columbia team as the new morning co-anchor. Claire Richardson will officially join Curtis Wilson and Tyler Ryan. Richardson…
President Donald Trump set to arrive in West Columbia Monday for McMaster Rally
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump is set to visit South Carolina Monday evening. Governor Henry McMaster's campaign says the President will be in West Columbia Monday at 6pm at Airport High School. Vice President Mike Pence was scheduled for an…
Deputies: Two Teens arrested after trying to rob a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two teens were arrested after attempting to rob a pizza delivery man at gun point on Saturday, say Deputies. El-Hajj Stanley, 18, and a 16-year-old — whose name is being withheld pending formal filing of charges…
Police chase ends in 6 vehicle crash and arrest
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Columbia man is facing multiple charges following a police chase that sent three people to the hospital on Friday. Lexington Police say Desean McMillian,20, was arrested after being released from the hospital. Police say an officer noticed…
Lexington Teen Killed Following Hit and Run Identified
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A teen killed while on his bike during a hit and run has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual as Tijhee Dijon Salley, 19, of Lexington. Salley was pronounced dead at an area…
Columbia Mayor Benjamin to host Drills and Skills Clinic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are your kids ready to play ball? The City of Columhia announced that registration is now open for Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin’s 9th Annual Drills & Skills Clinics. The clinic is for ages 6-13. According to the City,…
Multiple Agencies Responding to Possible Drowning in Lake Murray
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff's Department and several agencies are responding to a possible drowning in Lake Murray. A witness said an adult male jumped into Lake Murray from a pontoon boat to cool off but has…
Troopers search for truck involved in Lexington County Hit and Run
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information about a Hit and Run in which a bicyclist was struck and injured by a vehicle that fled the scene. The incident happened in Lexington County around 10:10pm Friday…
President Trump wishes Arrington well after accident
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Politicians and friends from across the country are sending thoughts and prayers to Republican U.S. House candidate Katie Arrington after she was seriously injured in a car crash in South Carolina. President Donald Trump posted on Twitter…
Vice President Pence to Visit Myrtle Beach Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Vice President Mike Pence is in the Palmetto State Saturday. According to his campaign, Pence will travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Vice President will participate in an event for Governor Henry McMaster ahead of Tuesday's GOP…
Katie Arrington seriously injured in deadly wrong-way wreck in Charleston County
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry elected official Katie Arrington is in a local hospital after she and a friend were seriously injured in a deadly wreck in Charleston County late Friday night, authorities say. Arrington, 47, has undergone surgery for treatment of…
USC football player arrested for assault, accused of pushing woman down stairs
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - A USC football player is facing assault charges after an incident last weekend. Lexington County Sheriff's Department says 22-year-old Gamecock safety Javon Charleston was arrested on…
Piano festival hosts national competition at USC
[gtxvideo vid='VpCPi88c' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VpCPi88c.jpg' vtitle='Piano festival'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Music filled the capital city Friday (6/22) as the Southeastern Piano Festival came to town at USC. The Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition also took place. Each summer, the festival brings…
City of Columbia opens splash pads to help you survive the heat
[gtxvideo vid='Bofk3wl9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bofk3wl9.jpg' vtitle='City splash pads open'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - To assist the community in staying cool during the extreme summer heat, the City of Columbia has set up misting stations in several of the City’s parks. According to…
Migrant Children in Foster Care in SC
Some of the children that were separated from their families at the US - Mexico border are here in South Carolina living in foster homes for an undetermined amount of time.
RCSD searching for 'armed and extremely dangerous' suspect in attempted murder case
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 19-year-old wanted in connection with an attempted robbery that took place last month. Officials say, Stanley Lamont Sanders, agreed to meet a 20-year-old man at Mallard Pointe Apartments…
Lexington County Deputies Arrest Murder Suspect on the Run for a Year
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested a murder suspect, wanted since March 2017, in connection with a fatal shooting. Deputies say 26 year old Kevin Lawrence Pearson now faces murder charges for his role in a…
President Donald Trump to visit West Columbia Monday for McMaster rally
[gtxvideo vid='DRbxIv2v' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DRbxIv2v.jpg' vtitle='President Donald Trump Set to Arrive in West Columbia M'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The McMaster campaign for Governor has released details of President Donald Trump's visit to South…
Border Update- The Latest on the Children of the Separation
[gtxvideo vid='wVE1Q9yI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wVE1Q9yI.jpg' vtitle='Border Update- The Latest on the Children of the Separa'] ABC NEWS--An update on the border crisis after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop the separation of families at the border. The controversy over…
Fort Jackson welcomes new Commanding General
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Misting Stations in City to Help Cool off Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='wO2sYYm8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wO2sYYm8.jpg' vtitle='Misting Stations in City to Help Cool off Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia wants to help everyone try and cool off from the extreme heat. City officials have set up misting stations in some…
Second Arrest in Wilson Blvd. Body
A second person has been arrested in connection to a body found earlier this week behind an abandoned home in Richland County.
Mayor Benjamin takes part in U.S. Mayor rally at the border
[gtxvideo vid='LdHx9KVl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LdHx9KVl.jpg' vtitle='Benjamin takes part in US Mayor rally'] Tornillio, TX (WOLO) - Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is in Texas today taking part in the U.S. Mayor's rally against the separation of families at the border. The rally was…
John Warren campaigns with "The Duck Commander" in Greenville
[gtxvideo vid='3Mpr6b2Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3Mpr6b2Y.jpg' vtitle='Warren campaign with Phil Robertson'] GREENVILLE, SC (WOLO) - John Warren campaigned Thursday (6/21) with Phil Robertson ahead of next week's GOP runoff for Governor. 'The Duck Commander' and Duck Dynasty Star was expected give his endorsement…
