Midlands Gold Star Family Shares What Memorial Day Means For Them
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- "Sometimes when I have a lot on my mind, or I’m thinking about him, I’ll come out and stay for a while," Sissy Rabon said. Sissy Rabon visits…
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RCSD searches for robbery, assault suspect
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman wanted in connection with robbery and aggravated assault shown in the video below. Officials say that the incident took place at the BP Gas Station on…
Suspect Accused of Shooting at Deputies Arrested
Eutawville, S.C. (WOLO)-- The US Marshals Service says they have arrested a suspect accused of shooting at deputies. Investigators say 18 year old Derian James…
Valagro Bringing New Jobs to Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='XPRCAl4s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XPRCAl4s.jpg' vtitle='Valagro Bringing New Jobs to Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A fertilizer company is helping the Midlands job market grow. Valagro announced it's launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County, creating 47 new jobs. Officials say the facility comes…
Spoleto Festival Kicks off in South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The 42nd annual Spoleto Festival USA is kicking off in South Carolina. The arts festival started at noon Friday in front of Charleston City Hall. The international festival features more than 150 performances. The festival runs…
Good Morning Curtis: Indah Coffee
[gtxvideo vid='pmMjOE7b' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pmMjOE7b.jpg' vtitle='GOOD MORNING CURTIS: COFFEE'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, got ready for the cool weekend with some warm coffee. Curtis saw how the staff at Indah Coffee on Sumter Street hand make…
Donate: 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 Badges Blood Drive" sponsored by the Red Cross.…
2015 flood damage turned into art for Cayce scavenger hunt
The City of Cayce hosts a scavenger hunt along the Riverfront.
2018 Hurricane Season
NOAA releases their predictions for the 2018 Hurricane Season as the state gets ready for the beginning if hurricane season.
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.
