Fire Prevention Parade in Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia’s annual Fire Prevention Parade will be held Saturday October 13, 2018. The parade is set to kick off at 11am at W.A. Perry Middle…
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Armed robbery takes place across from local elementary school
Shots were fired Friday afternoon at a Shell Gas Station on Parklane Road across from Joseph Keels Elementary.
Richland Northeast QB is recovering from heart attack
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Northeast Football's Twitter account confirmed that their quarterback, Josh Boyd had a heart attack on Wednesday. As you may know, our QB Josh Boyd had a heart attack…
Report: fish off SC coast have elevated levels of banned human made chemical
[gtxvideo vid='394vXrQq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/394vXrQq.jpg' vtitle='SCFish'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - A new study shows fish caught off of the South Carolina coast show high levels of a chemical compound that at one time was used in consumer products. The Charleston Post and…
The number of power outages in Midlands continues to drop
Here's the latest look at the amount of power outages that remain here in the Midlands and how you can keep an eye on the progress that is being made by utility workers.
AC Flora High School football player said he's disappointed with his former coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies arrest an AC Flora Football coach for using social media to have inappropriate communication with student-athletes. That coach is now fired and is at Alvin…
Orangeburg Co. man charged with shooting a woman in the face
An Orangeburg County Man is behind bars accused of shooting a woman in the face while riding in a car earlier this month.
South Carolina's first student film festival is accepting entries
Do you know a teenager interested in making movies? A first of it's kind film festival, tailor made for them is now accepting entries. Click here to find out more.
Former AC Flora Football Coach Arrested
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies say a former AC Flora High School football coach is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and disseminating obscene material. Investigators say De Vonta Ali Levern Hardy was using a fake Snapchat account…
Convicted SC Killer Denied Parole for the 20th Time
A former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of killing two teenagers in 1974 has been denied parole for the 20th time.
Parents arrested after police find them asleep in car, toddlers playing in parking lot
Four children are removed from their parents custody after police say they found the adults sleeping inside their car at a gas station as their two toddlers played in the parking lot.
Irmo Fire helps rescue 15-year-old tortoise in wake of Michael
[gtxvideo vid='xHtpyEpd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xHtpyEpd.jpg' vtitle='animal rescues'] IRMO, SC (WOLO) - First responders across the Midlands responded quickly Thursday (10/11) morning as Tropical Storm Michael made its way through, but people were not the only ones in need. Several emergency agencies shared…
Residents rescued from flooded Piney Grove Road home
A family is rescued from their flooded home after Tropical Storm Michael hits Midlands
City of Columbia update on storm cleanup
City of Columbia officials are working on cleanup efforts after Tropical Storm Michael on Thursday.
Hurricane Michael: In The Record Books
Hurricane Michael is the 4th strongest to make landfall in the United States - it came ashore with winds of 155 mph. Hurricane records go all the way back to 1851. Michael is the only Category 4 storm to make…
Tips for filing an insurance claim after severe storm damage
[gtxvideo vid='p0s1xSzH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p0s1xSzH.jpg' vtitle='FilingAClaim'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - If you have damage from the Tropical Storm Michael, or any weather event for that matter, here are a few tips to make the insurance filing claim easier: The earlier you file…
SCE&G continues work to restore service to thousands after Tropical Storm Michael
SCE&G is working to restore power to everyone in the Midlands following Tropical Storm Michael.
Family in shock after Tropical Storm Michael completely destroys their home
[gtxvideo vid='UQZORx4C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UQZORx4C.jpg' vtitle='HomeRescue'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- As the strong winds ripped through South Carolina, the Midlands had plenty of trees come down as Michael moved through. There were three family members in the house on Randall Avenue when a large…
Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department goes door to door in repsonse to TS Michael
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department went door to door in the Corely Mill Road area on Thursday following Tropical Storm Michael.
Crews clear tree I-26 afterTropical Storm Michael
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Family escapes, man suffers injuries after tree fell on home during Michael
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Hurricane Michael has passed but the threat remains
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South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Remains Open
Officials from the South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care facility say they are still open today.
City of Columbia offers customer hotline following Michael
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia has set up a primary contact number for information during Tropical Storm Michael. The number is 545-3300. City officials say the customer care center will be…
Thousands in the Dark as Michael Moves Through
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thousands of South Carolinians are waking up this morning without power. As of 7:41 am Tuesday there were 57,760 SCE&G customers without power, the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina say 27, 400 customers without service. To report…
