Food truck Friday with CPD
Dozens of people took some time out to stop by the Columbia Police Department to chat, have some good food and even better conversations with those sworn to protect and serve.
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Governor McMaster on the campaign trail
[gtxvideo vid='GsgnsipF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GsgnsipF.jpg' vtitle='McMaster campaign trail'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster was on the campaign trail as part of his bus tour. The McMaster for Governor campaign made stops in the low country this afternoon. This comes days…
John Warren meets with potential voters before SC gubernatorial primaries
[gtxvideo vid='QHzblz3S' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QHzblz3S.jpg' vtitle='John Warren campaign'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Today Republican candidate for Governor John Warren was in Chapin for a breakfast meet and greet. Warren met with potential voters and shared his message with the state saying, "They're…
CDC Reports Suicide Rates Increase Nationally, Midlands Groups Say You Can Help Lower The Statistics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- In between Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain’s untimely death, the CDC released a report saying suicide rates in the US are on the rise by 25% nationally, and 38% right…
Mother and son arrested in connection with Newberry County stabbing
[gtxvideo vid='5QM2dPyk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5QM2dPyk.jpg' vtitle='Stabbing arrests'] Newberry County, S.C. (WOLO) - A mother and son face attempted murder charges after an incident near Lake Muarry that happened Wednesday night (6/6). Officials say they have arrested Matthew Jackson, 28, for attempted murder…
Kershaw citizen tip leads to meth seizure and arrests
Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO) - Kershaw County Sheriff's Office narcotics investigators arrested 3 people during a drug bust in Kershaw County this morning. Terri Watts, 32, James Grimball, 49, and Michael Brass, 35, were all arrested after a citizen…
SC Emergency Officials making sure State is prepared for Hurricane Season
[gtxvideo vid='ocbrFx7f' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ocbrFx7f.jpg' vtitle='SC Emergency Officials Prepare for Hurricane Season'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State emergency officials are making sure South Carolina is prepared should a major hurricane hit our coast. On Thursday, South Carolina Emergency Management and the SC Highway…
Shooting Death near Public Bathroom in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - One man has been killed and two people are being questioned after a shooting near a public bathroom close to a South Carolina beach. Myrtle Beach Police Lt. Joey Crosby told news outlets that officers…
Good Morning Curtis: Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='4ZrVgNf5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4ZrVgNf5.jpg' vtitle='gmc: boys and girls clubs'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, visited the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands at 500 Gracern Road. Curtis spoke with the staff to see how they…
Newberry Deputies Arrest 2 Suspects in an Attempted Murder Case
Newberry County Deputies have arrested suspect Matthew Jackson, 28, for attempted murder after a day long manhunt.
Richland One Announces Summer Schedule
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Richland School District one has announced the district's summer schedule, now that the school year is over. According to the district, the following summer work hours apply: Richland One operates on a four-day work week schedule during the…
Texas Man's Best Friend Found in SC
Hundreds of miles couldn't keep man's best friend from being reunited with his owner.
Circle K Armed Robbery Caught on Camera
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies continue searching for a man they say was caught on camera robbing a Broad River Road Circle K
Volunteers weatherize area home
A woman who has spent years helping foster children was given a treat of her own thanks to SCE&G.
Larger planes between Dallas and Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='lLu7SgnB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lLu7SgnB.jpg' vtitle='Larger planes between Dallas and Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - For the first time ever American Airlines is doubling the size of the planes making the trip between Columbia and Dallas. The aircraft will carry up to…
Airlines face sky high ticket prices this travel season
[gtxvideo vid='W3RXuHvg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W3RXuHvg.jpg' vtitle='Airline ticket prices jump'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - If you are planning on flying this summer, be prepared for sky high prices. Although it is unclear just how expensive plane tickets are going to get throughout this travel…
CPD continues search for missing man
[gtxvideo vid='si65VrTt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/si65VrTt.jpg' vtitle='Charlie Nguyen Missing'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are looking for a man who has been missing since May 30th. Officials say Charlie Nguyen was last seen as a home on Duke Ave. last month. Family…
Body found in wall of Clover Flea Market
[gtxvideo vid='2wIKC1Mf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2wIKC1Mf.jpg' vtitle='Body found in wall of flea market'] Clover, S.C. (WOLO) - Investigators in Clover say a man's body was found in the wall of a flea market yesterday (6/6). Investigators responded to the market yesterday due to…
Newberry County Sheriff searching for attempted murder suspect
Newberry County, S.C. (WOLO) - The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect wanted for attempted murder. Officials say, Matthew LeGrande Jackson, 28, is wanted after he allegedly cut and stabbed a man on Sunset Rd. in Prosperity…
Upstate mother says toddler died in hot car after grandmother passed out
[gtxvideo vid='9XXEKJux' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9XXEKJux.jpg' vtitle='Baby Hot Car Death'] GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - An 18-month-old died in a hot car Thursday after the boy's mother says his grandmother went back inside the home to get the car keys but passed out.…
Lane reversal exercise underway
Emergency Management Officials along with the Highway Patrol are testing out lane reversals in the event a hurricane hits the area.
Operation Oasis: Handing Out Ice Cold Drinks for Those In need Helps More Than Just The Homeless
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It Is only June and this weather is warm and sticky and that’s not going to be going away anytime soon. Staying cool and hydrated is the key to…
SCDC arrests former employee after introducing contraband
Lee County, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has arrested former Lee Correction Institution employee, Patricia Montgomery. Officials say Montgomery worked as the Head Nurse Administrator at the institution for about a year prior to her…
Columbia Police Searching for Missing Man
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are looking for a missing man. Investigators say Charlie Nguyen was last seen at a home on Duke Ave. on May 30th. Family members tell police repeated phone calls and text messages have gone unanswered…
SCEMD conduct lane reversal excercise in case of hurricane
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