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Riverfront Park Closed Thursday for Maintenance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you to visit Riverfront Park during the day, you'll need to make some different plans. According to the City of Columbia, the park will be closed Thursday, July 19 for vegetation treatment along the Columbia Canal. According…
Colonial Life Arena to host USA Basketball exhibition
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The 2018 USA Basketball Women’s National Team, led by South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley will tip-off its journey to the 2018 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Columbia, SC. Fans will have the opportunity to…
Williams Brice Stadium to sell alcohol during Beyonce, Jay-Z concert
[gtxvideo vid='s0movzdn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s0movzdn.jpg' vtitle='Williams Brice Stadium to sell alcohol during concert e'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Alcohol will soon be sold at Williams Brice Stadium but only during certain events. A food vendor applied to sell alcohol at the stadium…
Shark Sightings Up
One SC vacation spot is reportedly seeing an increase om shark sightings.
Former Police Chief Arrested For Having "Sweet 'n Low Packet" Amount of Methamphetamine In His Bedroom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- "If I could strangle him, I’d strangle him… but I can’t. But what we can do is arrest him. And that’s what we did," Sheriff Lott said about…
Suspect Sought in Springdale Armed Robbery
Springdale, S.C. (WOLO)--Springdale Police are looking for a man they say robbed the Quick Trip 3 Mobile Gas Station Wednesday morning. Investigators say they responded to the Platt Springs Rd. business around 11:30 am in reference to an armed robbery.…
Operation Southern Shield: Law Enforcement says Slow Down
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Slow down, that's the message from police and highway patrol officers across the Southeast. This week local law enforcement is putting the brakes on fast drivers and ramping up efforts to stop speeders. They're calling it "Operation Southern…
Consumer Alert: Water Pik Recalls certain type of Electric Toothbrush
(WOLO) Water Pik is recalling electric toothbrushes due to a fire hazard. The company is recalling nearly four thousand of its Sonic-Fusion Flossing Toothbrushes. According to Water Pik, the following models have been recalled: Name of Product Model Serial/Lot Numbers…
Lexington Police are searching for five suspects in connection with thefts
Lexington Police Department are looking for five black male suspects in connection with stealing two vehicles and breaking into vehicles to steal multiple items at two apartment complexes.
Dog and Cat Days of Summer Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking for a furry friend, the City of Columbia Animal Services is offering a summer adoption special. The Dog & Cat Days of Summer Adoption Special runs July 16–21, 2018. All cats and dogs will…
RCSD holds active shooter training at Dent Middle School
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department held an active shooter training today as a precaution if tragedy were to strike a Midlands school. The event…
Reverting Farrow Road Back To Four-Lanes Is Estimated To Cost $257,000, Almost Double How Much The Bike Lanes Cost
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia announced they Are removing the bike lanes they just installed because the community said it was backing up traffic and creating more confusion…
City of West Columbia Launches Police Officer Recruitment Program
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking to serve and protect? The West Columbia Police Department is launching a new recruitment program. The goal is to meet the growing need for qualified applicants, say officials. The new program includes increased…
Orangeburg Deputies hold Press Conference on Capture of Escaped Inmate
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon Orangeburg Deputies are holding a press conference on the capture of an escaped inmate, on the run for two months. ABC Columbia has team coverage of the arrest of Curtis Green. Green was on the…
Riverfront Park Closed for Vegetation Maintenance Thursday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you to visit Riverfront Park during the day, you'll need to make some different plans. According to the City of Columbia, the park will be closed Thursday, July 19 for vegetation treatment along the Columbia Canal. According…
City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you've got questions or issues about Fair Housing, you have a chance to speak out Saturday. According to the City of Columbia, the Community Development Department will host a “Speak Out A conversation on Fair Housing…
Motorcyclist Charged in Death of Pedestrian
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A motorcyclist has been arrested and charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian in South Carolina last month. News outlets reported that 24-year-old Sean Austin Merriman of Ladson turned himself into police Monday and was charged…
Orangeburg inmate who escaped from jail has been captured, press conference set for 2 p.m.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department announced that the last inmate sought after an escape from a detention center back in May has been caught. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says Curtis Green,…
Man accused of firing Shots at Police in SC Hotel parking lot Dies
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man shot by a police officer in the parking lot of a South Carolina hotel has died. Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela said the man fired at the officer first at the Hilton Garden…
Coroner: Heat Related Death in Kershaw County
KERSHAW, CO (WOLO)-- Heat like we've seen these past few days in South Carolina can be deadly. According to the Kershaw County Coroner and the Sheriff's Office, 77 year old George Clark died last Tuesday, July 10, as a result…
Midlands family with special needs children fight for Medicaid funding
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - A Midlands family is asking lawmakers to increase funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates which helps supply families with special needs children the aide they need. Haley and Brandon…
SCANA closer to possible merger with Dominion
SCANA could be one step closer to a merger in the wake of the failed VC Summer Nuclear project.
Millions in unclaimed property could be yours
There is millions of dollars sitting in limbo in the state of South Carolina, could some of it be yours. Click here to find out if you are on the list of residents that could be missing out on unclaimed funds.
Woman Dies after Boat Crash off South Carolina Coast
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) - A woman has died after she was thrown from a boat and run over along the South Carolina coast. The Charleston County Coroner's Office told news outlets that 37-year-old Stephanie Rechtin of Mount Pleasant…
