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.
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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…
Bolden Donates Archives
A Columbia Native that has taken a journey out of this world has now donated it to USC for all to see.
Poor people's campaign
A rally for economic equality at the State House lands several protestors in handcuffs and carted off to jail.
Chicken plant takes odor complaints
[gtxvideo vid='dFQSSlWV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dFQSSlWV.jpg' vtitle='Chicken Plant Odor Complaints'] West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - People in West Columbia can call a hotline to report a foul odors coming from a nearby chicken plant. A spokesperson for the town of West Columbia say…
Former corrections officer arrested for attempting to bring contraband into local prison
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections has arrested Correctional Officer, Georgia Breona Ford. Ford was arrested after attempting to introduce illegal contraband into Broad River Correctional Institution. According to a warrant released by the Department of…
Sheriff: 13-year-old arrested for attempted murder after shooting at two people
PELION, SC (WOLO) - Lexington County Deputies arrested a 13-year-old boy Friday (5/11) for two counts of attempted murder. According to the LCSO, the teenager fired a .22 rifle in the direction of his neighbor, who was outside his home…
Eggs sold at Publix, Food Lion being recalled
[gtxvideo vid='U6nlW5mV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U6nlW5mV.jpg' vtitle='Eggs sold at Publix, Food Lion being recalled'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Eggs sold at Food Lion and Publix are being recalled over salmonella fears. The eggs were produced by Rose Acres Farms in Seymour, Indiana. The…
Friends Fondly Remember 17-Year-Old Basketball Star Who Died From Gunshot Wound
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- From head to toe Daquantis Haggins was sporting Amon Rices' favorite color to honor the 17-year-old he considered to be his little brother. Rice passed away on Saturday after…
Midlands Bridal Shop Helping Achieve the Royal Look for Less
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-If you want to look like a Royal on your wedding day but on a budget we've got you covered. A Midlands bridal shop is giving you the Royal look…
Convicted felon charged with criminal domestic violence in Kershaw County
[gtxvideo vid='csfmRKlJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/csfmRKlJ.jpg' vtitle='Dennis Robinson Arrested'] Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO) - Investigators with the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office say they have arrested a man in connection with a domestic violence dispute. Investigators say Dennis Robinson punched a woman in the…
Upstate pregnant woman found dead near lake
[gtxvideo vid='ymrKHez5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ymrKHez5.jpg' vtitle='Pregnant Woman Found Dead'] SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) - Authorities are investigating the death of pregnant woman from the upsate. Brechue Wiles' body was found Friday (5/11) near the edge of a Spartanburg lake. The Coroner's Office reports…
