New gateway signage
The next time you drive down Broad River Road you may notice something a little different welcoming you to that side of town. Click here to learn more.
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SC Ranks 5 Best States for Military Retirees
South Carolina is ranked 5th best state for Military retirees. Click here to find out why.
Palmetto Health Richland Children's Hospital celebrates 10-year anniversary in own facility
[gtxvideo vid='ciNpW4ZC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ciNpW4ZC.jpg' vtitle='Children's Hospital Anniversary'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Happy anniversary to the Palmetto Health Richland Children's Hospital. Monday (5/21) morning the hospital held a celebration for ten years as a free-standing facility. Though it began its mission more…
SC School Makeup Days Proposal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina education panel has approved preliminary guidelines for a pilot eLearning program for teachers and students to use to stay on track with…
Orangeburg Jail Escapees Latest: 2 Inmates Still on the Run
[gtxvideo vid='h4zuDsUt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h4zuDsUt.jpg' vtitle='Orangeburg Jail Escapees- Latest'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- Orangeburg County Deputies are still searching for two inmates who escaped over the weekend. A third escapee was caught on Sunday, and is awaiting a court hearing, say Deputies. Deputies…
Good Morning Curtis: Chickadees Diner
[gtxvideo vid='wQlqlTBg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wQlqlTBg.jpg' vtitle='GOOD MORNING CURTIS CHICKADEES'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is getting his grub on at Chickadees Diner. Monday, you can find Curtis getting an inside look at Chickadees Diner and trying some…
The Salvation Army spends a week saying "Thank You"
[gtxvideo vid='ltC13HON' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ltC13HON.jpg' vtitle='Salvation Army Week'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--This week marks Salvation Army Week by saying "thank you" to the community. According to Area Commander Henry Morris, it is a week "that serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors…
Bike to a Ball Game Event in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to pedal. You can join the Cola Town Bike Collective on a ride from the Statehouse to Spirit Communications Park to watch the Columbia Fireflies host Greenville. Organizers say they will be rolling from the…
Attorney sues prosecutor for records in SC school shooting
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) -A lawyer representing the estate of the 6-year-old killed in a 2016 school shooting in South Carolina is suing the prosecutor's office for records about the case and the teen accused of murder. The Anderson Independent-Mail reports…
One of 3 Escaped inmates Captured in Lexington
ORANGBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One of the three inmates who escaped from the detention center has been captured. "Christopher Boltin was taken into custody in Lexington County by sheriff's deputies in that jurisdiction," Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said. "He will be…
Driver killed after car runs off road, into Orangeburg creek
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person was killed after their car went into a creek in Orangeburg Saturday afternoon. The wreck happened on I-95 near mile marker 90 around 3pm. Troopers say the driver of a Ford Escape was traveling…
Deputies: 3 inmates escaped Orangeburg County jail after assaulting guard
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WCSC) -Orangeburg County deputies say three inmates assaulted a guard in what they say was a "planned escape" from the Orangeburg County Detention Center Saturday night. Deputies are searching for Tyshon Demontrea Johnson, 27; Curtis Ray Green,…
Woman struck, killed by car while crossing street in Lexington
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night. The wreck happened on Sharon Church Road in Lexington County at 9:20 P.M. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said that Gale R. Mack, 57,…
Fill The Red Truck For Our Furry Friends
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two local animal groups is asking you to help donate for our furry friends in need. Saturday kicked off the Fill The Red Truck Fundraiser in the Shandon Neighborhood,…
New Starbucks policy: No purchase needed to sit in cafes
Starbucks announced a new policy Saturday that allows anyone to sit in its cafes or use its restrooms, even if they don't buy anything. The new policy comes five weeks after two black men who hadn't bought anything were arrested…
21st Annual Black Expo Focuses on Economic Development
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The 21st annual Black Expo kicked off Saturday at the convention center in Columbia. This years event focused on economic development. The expo had seminars toeducate, enlighten and inspire…
Hundreds of SC teachers, state workers demand raise at rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Teachers, state employees and supporters are agitating for a raise at the Statehouse. A few hundred people gathered Saturday at the Capitol in Columbia to demand a pay increase…
Deputies Seeking 3 "Dangerous" Inmates Who Escaped Orangeburg Jail
ORANGURG, SC (WOLO)- Investigators are looking for three inmates who escaped from the Orangeburg County Detention center Saturday night. Tyshon Demontrea Johnson, 27, Curtis Ray Green, 20, and Christopher Shannon Boltin, 27, are being sought after the attempt. Deputies say all are…
Donate Pet Supplies and 'Fill the Red Truck'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to help some local furry friends. The City of Columbia Animal Services Department is hosting a Fill the Red Truck event. They're asking for folks…
15 Displaced, Dog Killed After Lexington Apartment Fire
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Fire officials are investigating a blaze that displaced 15 people Friday night. The fire happened at the Lakeland Apartments on Old Chapin Road just before 12:30a.m. All residents had to evacuate while the County of Lexington Fire…
Coffee Company Brings 500 Jobs to SC
A new company coming to the upstate is bringing millions of dollars of an investment and hundreds of jobs to the South Carolina.
Royal Wedding Coverage on ABC Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='Q9DVW2NI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Q9DVW2NI.jpg' vtitle='Royal Wedding Coverage on ABC Columbia'] The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle Saturday, May 19, 2018. We will have complete Live coverage of this…
Deputies arrest teenager for breaking into homes, watching people sleep
Lexington, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they have arrested 17 year old Caleb Dawkins who has been charged with three counts of burglary and voyeurism. According to authorities, the incidents took place in April and May…
SC records deadliest flu season in years
[gtxvideo vid='kghg7msc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kghg7msc.jpg' vtitle='SC sees deadliest flu season in years'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Officials say this flu season in South Carolina was the deadliest in years with over 100 deaths more than the previous record holding year. The State…
Muddy work pays off for Ultimate Challenge Mud Run
[gtxvideo vid='aidbR2xD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aidbR2xD.jpg' vtitle='Muddy work pays off for Ultimate Challenge Mud Run'] GASTON, SC (WOLO) - Organizers say say "It's often imitated, never duplicated." Saturday (5/19), thousands plan to get covered in mud for an event celebrating its 25th anniversary.…
