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RCSD Deputy Facebook posts draws criticism

A Richland County Sheriff's Deputy is facing disciplinary action after authorities call a post he made on social media "thoughtless, inappropriate".

Midlands High School Student Gets accepted to Nearly 30 schools and $1.9 Million in Scholarships

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands High School student got accepted to nearly 30 colleges and received $1.9 million in scholarships across the country. "I'm excited to get to a new area, and…

'Poor People's' Campaign Protest Blocks traffic on Gervais Street

[gtxvideo vid='2ClinuT3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2ClinuT3.jpg' vtitle=''Poor People's' rotest Blocks Gervais Street'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- For the third week in a row members of the 'Poor People's' Campaign protested at the State House and some protestors were arrested in downtown Columbia. The protesters…

SC Governor Henry McMaster signs 9 opioid related bills into law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has conducted a ceremonial signing on nine opioid related bills in an effort to address the ongoing health crisis in the state. The signing Monday came at an addiction treatment and…

Super Gamecocks! USC beats UNCW to head back to Super Regionals

The Gamecocks won their 18th regional in school history, defeating UNC Wilmington, 8-4, Monday afternoon in game six of the 2018 Greenville Regional at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Gamecocks advance to the Fayetteville Super Regional, facing No. 5 Arkansas next weekend.

State Senator John Courson Enters Guilty Plea

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Suspended State Senator John Courson pleaded guilty Monday in a Richland County court. Courson entered the courtroom with his wife, and seemed to be in good spirits. After his attorney and…

Amber Alert: Baby kidnapped from gas station by registered sex offender

[gtxvideo vid='3FKDskUJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3FKDskUJ.jpg' vtitle='Amber Alert Baby kidnapped from gas station'] An Amber Alert has been issued for a 7-month-old girl who police say was abducted by a registered sex offender at a gas station in Virginia. Virginia State Police say…

Multiple agencies on scene of hazardous spill

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Pedestrian hit on Jamil Road Identified by Coroner

[gtxvideo vid='B81tUIwG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B81tUIwG.jpg' vtitle='Victim hit on Jamil Road Identified'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Lexington County Coroner has identified a woman State Troopers say was killed Sunday morning after being hit by a pickup truck. The crash happened on Jamil Road near 1-26.…

Columbia Police Still Investigating Hit & Run on Colonial Drive

Columbia Police Department is still searching for a suspect in a hit and run incident that happened on Colonial Drive and Bull Street last night.

Good Morning Curtis: Capgemini

[gtxvideo vid='sF04g0nT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sF04g0nT.jpg' vtitle='GMC: CAPGEMINI'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, got digital with Capgemini, a local technology company on Bull Street. Curtis got the inside scoop on how the team works together to help clients…

What is a painful knee cap trying to tell you?

https://youtu.be/6fFUUusAT2Y LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)--Vital Energy founder Hima Dalal explained to Tyler Ryan what may be causing pain in your knees - a condition called Patella-femoral pain syndrome. According to Dalal, patella-femoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain in…

NAACP to Host Candidate Forum in Lower Richland

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The NAACP is hosting a candidiate forum, getting you ready for election day. The Lower Richland Branch of the NAACP says it will host the forum for the 5th Circuit Solicitor candidates and the Richland County Council District…

USC's regional final postponed in Greenville

Game six of the 2018 NCAA Greenville Regional between South Carolina and either East Carolina or UNC Wilmington has been postponed.

Vandy hits nine home runs, ending Clemson's season Sunday night

Vanderbilt hit nine home runs in its 19-6 victory over No. 2 Clemson to win the Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday night.

Irmo Man accused of breaking into home to watch woman sleep

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested an Irmo man in connection to a case involving burglary and voyeurism. Richard Travis Abbott, 28, entered a woman’s Rodborough Road residence through an unlocked door with the intent to watch the woman sleep…

1 Pedestrian killed, 1 hurt after early morning crash

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A woman was killed after being hit by a pickup truck Sunday Morning. The crash happened at 1:20am in the 400 block of Jamil Road in Columbia. Troopers say the driver of a pickup truck hit…

One dead after crashing into tree in Kershaw County

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A driver was killed after crashing into a tree Saturday night. The crash happened at 11:36pm on Bishopville Highway in Kershaw County. The driver of a 2002 Nissan Altima was traveling westbound on Bishopville Highway when…

Driver Dies After Hitting Unoccupied Car in Sumter

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after crashing into an unoccupied car in Sunday morning. The wreck happened at 7:15am on Saint Paul Church Road near Cains Mill Road in Sumter county. Troopers say the driver of a…

Driver Killed after hitting tree in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, (SC)- One person is dead after being trapped in their car following an accident Saturday night. The wreck happened at 7:09pm on Interstate 95 near mile marker 93 in Orangeburg County. Troopers say the driver of a 2007…

SC DOT to host Public Information Meeting on Assembly Street Railroad Project

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you have comments about the trains running across Assembly Street? Now is your chance to talk with SC DOT Officials. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, 2018, concerning the proposed Assembly Street railroad…