I-20 at Monticello Road reopened after tractor trailer collision
All lanes of I-20 westbound are closed at Monticello Road after two tractor trailers collided early Thursday, Columbia Fire said.
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day-How to Take Part
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Time to clean out the medicine cabinet. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28, 2018. They are encouraging you to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted…
Advocacy Day is held at the State House
Wednesday Advocacy Day for access and independence was held along the State House grounds.
South Carolina Attorney General wants energy lawsuit dismissed
Attorney General Alan Wilson is one of the lawyers in 15 states that are are calling for a lawsuit over fossil fuel to be thrown out.
14 former SCDC employees and correction officers arrested by the FBI
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - 14 former employees of the South Carolina Department of Corrections have been indicted on federal charges related to accepting bribes and bringing contraband into South Carolina prisons.…
Arrest made in Lexington school threat
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with school threats made on social media yesterday (4/24), say Lexington Police. On Monday, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers…
Researchers in South Carolina play tag the alligators
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - An old children's story speaks of mice putting a bell on a cat's tail. Researchers in South Carolina are tagging alligators' tails. And necks. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports researchers from Clemson…
Fleetwood Mac Coming to Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- It's not a rumor, Fleetwood Mac is coming to Columbia! Wednesday the Colonial Life Arena announced the legendary rock group will bring its North American tour to the Colonial Life Arena on February 22nd 2019. Tickets go…
House Votes to Cut SCE&G VC Summer Surcharge
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)--SCE&G customers are one step closer to no longer having to pay for the failed VC Summer nuclear project. Wednesday the house voted to cut the entire eighteen percent surcharge currently on customer's bills. The senate's version…
New semi-pro soccer team coming to Columbia
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season.
SC corrections employees charged in contraband ring
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)- More than a dozen South Carolina corrections employees are facing federal charges related to bribery and bringing contraband into the state's institutions a week after a deadly prison riot, according to federal court documents obtained by The Associated Press on…
Teen Arrested, 2nd Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery at Subway
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies have arrested a teenager and are searching for another suspect after an armed robbery Tuesday night. Deputies say Aaron Bradley,18, stole an unknown amount of cash from the Subway on Hardscrabble Road after…
USC Dance Marathon events recognized by SC governor
[gtxvideo vid='LZVIlKx4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LZVIlKx4.jpg' vtitle='dance marathon day'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared April 25 as S.C. Dance Marathon Day. In 2018, USC Dance Marathon, one of the state's largest dance marathon events, raised more than…
New additions to the Governor's Garden
Spring is in full bloom on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion thanks to a colorful donation.
President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads
[gtxvideo vid='d69ukqnz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d69ukqnz.jpg' vtitle='President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster is about to hit the airways with his biggest backer. Tuesday (4/24) Governor McMaster's campaign announced ads will begin airing Wednesday…
Orangeburg officials search for vehicle in connection with weekend shooting
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a vehicle that was seen during a shooting over the weekend.…
RCSD honored by S.C. House and Senate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department was honored today (4/22) with resolutions by both the S.C. House and Senate highlighting the contributions the agency has given to the area and how participating on LivePD has helped demonstrate…
Woman charged with abuse of vulnerable adult
A Columbia woman is accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult while working as a behavioral health assistant.
Man wanted in hit & run accident turns himself in
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection with a Two Notch Rd. pedestrian hit and run collision that happened on Sunday (4/22). Joshua Myers turned himself into CPD officers this afternoon after being accused of…
Causes of Death Released for Inmates Killed in Riot
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The coroner's office in Lee Co. has released the causes of death for the seven inmates killed in a riot last week. Coroner Larry Logan says the men likely bled to death from sharp force wounds…
Area Law Enforcement Agencies Create Gun Violence Task Force
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A new task force will be patrolling the Midlands targeting, who law enforcement call, the top ten gang members. Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief Skipp Holbrook…
Social Media Threat Prompts Added Security at Schools
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police are increasing their presence at schools after a threat was made on social media. Officers say they are investigating a threat made to Lexington Middle…
Palmetto Clean Fuels Launches Plug in SC Campaign
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new Clean Fuel campaign will be launched today. Organizers say it is the official launch of the Plug in SC campaign to standardize Electric Vehicle (EV) signage and pavement markings throughout the state. A ribbon-cutting at the…
13th annual Crawfish Festival lineup announced
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- The music lineup for the 13th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival has been announced. The Crawfish crowd will get down to Susto, The High Divers, The Travelin' Kine, The Black Iron Gathering, Megan Jean…
81-year-old identified as victim in fatal crash
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner Margret has identified the person involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at 9:00 a.m. this morning (4/23) at Pleasant View Dr. and Edmund Highway. According to Fisher, Paul Matthew Becker,…
