Job fair hopes to help ex-offenders find employment
Former criminal offenders who are trying to re-enter society now have a second chance. A job fair is being held to help them land a job regardless of what may have landed them behind bars.
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Man Arrested for Impersonating an Uber Driver, Charged With Kidnapping Young Woman
[gtxvideo vid='wuXiIiMZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wuXiIiMZ.jpg' vtitle='FAKE UBER DRIVER'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A 43-year-old man allegedly impersonated an Uber driver and kidnapped a young woman. A scary experience for a 20-year-old woman who says she thought the suspect was working for Uber when she…
ABC Columbia News Update
[gtxvideo vid='mbbsXyKy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mbbsXyKy.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia News Update 16'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Here's a look at one of the stories we are working on for you for the news at 6.
Coroner's Office to host child seat safety check this weekend
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is holding a child seat safety check this Saturday (5/19). This event is held to check for and provide proper child seat installation to ensure your child is as safe as possible…
Rain? Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop in Lexington
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…
Police: Man pretends to be Uber driver, instead kidnaps woman
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Three suspects detained after a high speed chase in Richland County
Richland County Deputies have detained three suspects who led police on a high speed chase through North Main Street and Ashley Avenue.
Richland Library Wheatley to Host Grand Opening
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready for some Summer reading? Richland Library will hold a grand opening of the newly renovated Richland Library Wheatley. It will take place from 10am-Noon Wednesday, May 16. Richland Library Wheatley is located…
Good Morning Curtis: South Carolina State Museum
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Good Morning Curtis- Live at the State Museum
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Wednesday morning at the South Carolina State Museum. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Wednesday, you can find Curtis getting an inside…
UPDATE: Missing 20 year old found dead
The body of a 20 year old man who had been missing since Monday was discovered dead about a mile from his home Wednesday. The cause of death has not yet been released.
Recent graduate files lawsuit against USC, President Pastides
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - A recent graduate of the University of South Carolina's School of Visual Art and Design's graduate program is suing President Harris Pastides, Professor David Voros and the Internation Center for the Arts. Allison Dunavant's lawsuit alleges that she…
Gov. McMaster declares May "Military Spouse Appreciation Month"
[gtxvideo vid='xU15SkQo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xU15SkQo.jpg' vtitle='Military Spouse Appreciation Month'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Gov. Henry McMaster has declared the month of May "Military Spouse Appreciation Month" in South Carolina. The proclamation notes that spouses are the backbone of the military families and…
Governor McMaster pushes for President to get Nobel Peace Price
SC Governor Henry McMaster says President Donald Trump has the qualities to be awarded one of the highest awards given to man.
Fired Richland County Administrator Walks Away With More Than A Million Dollars
[gtxvideo vid='RSbjgd35' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RSbjgd35.jpg' vtitle='SEALS PAYOUT'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- After being fired twice former County Administrator Gerald Seals settled with the Richland County Board and will be walking away with more than a million dollars. This has been a big…
38 recruits graduate to State Troopers
[gtxvideo vid='HkGq2bsc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HkGq2bsc.jpg' vtitle='Highway Patrol Graduation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There will be more troopers on our state's highways after Tuesday (5/15) afternoon. A graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Convention Center for 38 state troopers. Agency leaders say…
Drug charges reinstated for SC church shooter's sister
[gtxvideo vid='RIsTkcqu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RIsTkcqu.jpg' vtitle='Morgan Roof'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Drug charges have been reinstated for the sister of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof. Morgan Roof was arrested in March. She is charged with marijuana possession and two counts of…
Treasurer Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grant
[gtxvideo vid='1BDH69Pb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1BDH69Pb.jpg' vtitle='Palmetto Baby Savings Grant'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina's Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (5/29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The…
ABC Columbia News WX Update
[gtxvideo vid='28qfb3ln' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/28qfb3ln.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia News WX Update'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- ABC Columbia is following constant changes in the weather. Take a look at what Chief Meteorologist John Farley is predicting for the remainder of the day.
CPD investigating bank robbery on Main St.
Take a good look at these images release by the Columbia Police Department. Authorities are urging you to pay special attention to the the clothes the suspect is wearing that may help identify the suspect in this Broad Street Bank Robbery.
Retired SC Marine Receives Order of the Palmetto from Governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A retired Marine and a Medal of Honor recipient is getting South Carolina's highest civilian honor. Retired Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston of Mount Pleasant received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster on…
Drug Charges against Morgan Roof reinstated after summons mix-up
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Drug charges have been reinstated for the sister of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof. Morgan Roof was arrested in March. She is charged with marijuana possession and two counts of carrying weapons on school grounds. However,…
Deadly crash on US-176 kills three people
Three people are pronounced dead by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department after a head on collision between two drivers on highway US-176 last night at 7:50.
Good Morning Curtis: Sumter Police Prayer Breakfast
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Good Morning Curtis- Sumter Police Prayer Breakfast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Tuesday morning in Sumter, for the Police Prayer Breakfast. Tuesday, you can find Curtis at an event honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The purpose is to…
