2018 Hurricane Season
NOAA releases their predictions for the 2018 Hurricane Season as the state gets ready for the beginning if hurricane season.
Local News
Missouri's Athletic Director apologizes, Staley settles lawsuit
Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk has apologized to Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley for comments he made almost four months ago, claiming Staley promoted an abusive and racist atmosphere during the Tigers' game at Colonial Life Arena this January.
Orangeburg Escapee Update
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The nation-wide manhunt continues for Curtis Green who is one of three who escaped Orangeburg County Jail last Saturday. The other two escapees, Christopher Boltin and Tyshon Johnson are back…
Richland Co. Recreation Commission Names New Executive Director
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Richland County Recreation Commission has a new executive director. Thursday the commission announced Lakita Watson will take over the top spot. Watson comes to Richland County from Virginia where she spent 20 years as a parks…
City of Columbia Pools to Open Memorial Day Weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to make a splash? The City of Columbia has announced the Maxcy Gregg Pool located at 1655 Park Circle and Greenview Park Pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on opening day, Saturday May 26.…
Good Morning Curtis: South Carolina Military Museum
[gtxvideo vid='8xrTe9xZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8xrTe9xZ.jpg' vtitle='GOOD MORNING CURTIS: MILITARY MUSEUM'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , headed to the South Carolina Military Museum in honor of Memorial Day. Curtis saw many exhibits honoring our fallen soldiers and…
Lexington County to host “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to capture and use rain water? The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop. It will take place Friday, May 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m at Emergency Medical Services located at 407…
Forest Acres Farmers Market Springs
Everything starts to bloom during the Spring and fresh produce and flowers are no exception.
Health Minute: Healthy Vision Month
May is healthy vision month and a good reminder to take a second look at your eye health.
How you Commute Could Impact your Health, Says Study
[gtxvideo vid='Z2ch8ZJe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z2ch8ZJe.jpg' vtitle='How you Commute Could Impact your Health Says Study'] ABC NEWS--Could the way you get to work save your life? New research is shedding light on those who walk and cycle to work as part of their…
NTSB suggests all new school buses have seat belts
[gtxvideo vid='e0AOGLiw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e0AOGLiw.jpg' vtitle='School bus safety'] (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - Major new recommendations are out from the National Transportation Safety Board to make school buses safer. The NTSB is suggesting all new school buses have both lap and shoulder seatbelts.…
First woman named as US Attorney for South Carolina
[gtxvideo vid='EMn3rBS1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EMn3rBS1.jpg' vtitle='Sherri Lydon'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - For the first time ever a woman will serve as the state's top federal prosecutor and not just in an acting capacity. Tuesday (5/23) the US Senate approved the nomination of…
Ty'Rek Kennedy arrested for gun at school
A teen is in custody accused of bringing a gun to a Columbia High School.
RCSD and CPD recover more guns from the streets in attempt to bring gun violence to an end
[gtxvideo vid='6XqScQLH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6XqScQLH.jpg' vtitle='RCSD / CPD joint task force'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sherriff Leon Lott and Cheif of the Columbia Police Department Skip Holbrook held a joint press conference today to address the public on how they…
Cause of doctor's wife death still pending but was not "natural", coroner says
[gtxvideo vid='4IgV01SA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4IgV01SA.jpg' vtitle='Coroner: No Evidence Wife's Death Was Natural'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The results of the official autopsy of Vanessa Biery, wife of Dr. Adam Lazzarini, are still pending, Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher says. However, during the…
Bond denied for 3 suspects in connection with weekend prison escape
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) -Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that 3 more suspects in connection with the prison escape this past weekend have had their bond denied. Otis Goodwin, 28, is charged with 2…
Three suspects arrested during drugs and weapons seizure
Kershaw County discover meth, crack, cocaine, marijuana, and guns during early morning seizure.
Ready, Set, Go- City of Cayce Announces Scavenger Hunt
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)--Are you ready for a Scavenger Hunt? The City of Cayce is hosting a Cayce Riverwalk Scavenger Hunt. According to the city, residents are invited to find all the carved animal sculptures throughout the Riverwalk between the Blossom…
SC Lawmakers debate VC Summer rate cut plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers met again but still haven't reached a compromise on legislation dealing with utility rates and the failed nuclear reactor project in the state. A conference committee of House members and senators met Wednesday…
Lydon confirmed as US Attorney for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ For the first time, a woman who's not serving in an ``acting'' capacity will be South Carolina's U.S. attorney. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon as the chief federal prosecutor for…
Manhunt continues for inmate who escaped Orangeburg jail
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell gave an update on the investigation into a "planned escape" from the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center on May 19.
Boots and Badges Blood Drive set for Friday
[gtxvideo vid='y5Nw6TsC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y5Nw6TsC.jpg' vtitle='Boots and Badges Blood Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They're taking part in this year's "Boots and…
Early morning crash in West Columbia knocks down power poles
West Columbia police reported an early morning car crash that knocked down some power poles.
Good Morning Curtis: South Carolina State Museum
[gtxvideo vid='pZLaT5Up' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pZLaT5Up.jpg' vtitle='GOOD MORNING CURTIS: SC MUSEUM'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is exploring all the South Carolina State Museum has to offer. Wednesday, you can catch Curtis visiting different exhibits in the…
Columbia Mayor to Host Father's Day Cookout
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab a burger at the Annual Father's Day Cookout in the City of Columbia. City officials announced you can, once again, join Mayor Steve Benjamin for a celebration of fathers at the third annual Father’s Day Cookout…
