COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina prisons director says the riot that left 7 inmates dead, was over territory, cellphones, contraband and money. SC Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling says there…
[gtxvideo vid='Ij5t0Aqr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ij5t0Aqr.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Live Update on Mass Casualty Incident at Lee'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Live update from ABC Columbia's Angela Rogers from the South Carolina Department of Correction on Mass Casualty incident that left 7 inmates dead. South Carolina…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)-- At least seven inmates were killed and 17 injured when a prison melee broke out at a South Carolina prison, officials said. The "mass casualty incident" at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, South Carolina, erupted around…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will provide an update to the Lee Correctional Institution incident with South Carolina Corrections and SLED officials at 1:30 PM at the SCDC headquarters in Columbia. According to SC Department of Corrections Officials,…
HONOLULU (AP) _ The house made famous in the ``Magnum P.I.'' TV series has been scheduled for demolition. Hawaii News Now reports that a demolition permit was issued last week because the building is in disrepair. The 8,900 square-foot Waimanalo…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Corrections and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are responding to an incident at Lee Correctional Institution. https://twitter.com/SCDCNews/status/985726024129400832 Lee Correctional is a maximum security prison located in Bishopville in Lee County. No other…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The National Weather service in Columbia says prelminary information from storm survey confirms tornado touchdown from Lexington to Irmo. Sunday afternoon storms struck the Midlands around 2:15pm. Lexington County…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Sumter police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old outside of an apartment complex Sunday. Officers responded to the shooting around 1:45pm after reports of shots fired in the Peach Street area where they found the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --Sunday afternoon's severe weather is prompting Tornado watches and warnings. Across the Midlands there are downed trees and power outages. #TrafficAlert: Downed trees affecting traffic flow at following locations: -Tram and Saint Andrews roads -Oak Dr and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A line of thunderstorms that has brought severe weather from the central and southern Plains into the Deep South over the past couple of days is expected…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for Spring blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Midlands Plant & Flower Festival is underway. It's taking place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston…
[gtxvideo vid='IuMyVo0I' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IuMyVo0I.jpg' vtitle='Sold: State Museum Garage Sale'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina State Museum was the perfect place Saturday for treasure hunters. The Museum held its annual Garage Sale . If you were you in the market for a…
[gtxvideo vid='5B7eTp78' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5B7eTp78.jpg' vtitle='Indie Grits Festival'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Indie Grits continues through the weekend, part of the event took place at The Tapp's Center on Main Street throughout the weekend. It's a four day event with 30 bands at various…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A shootout outside a shopping mall in South Carolina's capital that's soon to include county offices left a trail of blood as one victim collapsed in the food court. Multiple media organizations report two groups got…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) -- Columbia police say they have arrested a teen suspected of shooting a 55 year old woman. According to police, warrants were issued for 16 year-old Jaleel Brown. Police say Brown was arrested Saturday afternoon and is…
[gtxvideo vid='lKJDCksm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lKJDCksm.jpg' vtitle='Experts Predict Rise at the Pump this Summer'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you're planning any trips this summer, start putting some extra cash aside for gas. Experts says you could be paying more at the pump. Consumer experts…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released the following statement on the U.S. strikes in Syria. “I applaud and admire the bravery of our men and women in uniform. They continue to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to shower some furry friends with donations. The City of Columbia is hosting a donation shower this April at the Columbia Animal Shelter. Columbia Animal Shelter officials say they would like to put a…
ABC NEWS (CNN) -- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, says the "time for talk ended last night." "We acted to deter the future use of chemical weapons by holding the Syrian regime responsible for its atrocities against…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Love, Peace and Hip Hop, a five day Festival is here in the Capital City. The annual event is aimed at celebrating musical icons who've made a difference in the history of the genre. This year…
[gtxvideo vid='0iFbmv3j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0iFbmv3j.jpg' vtitle='International Festival'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--This weekend you can take an International trip without leaving Columbia. The International Festival kicks off at 10am at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. It is a celebration of art, dance, and food…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement regarding the U.S. action in Syria. “Tonight, the United States stood with our allies Great Britain and France to take decisive action against a murderous Syrian regime. I am…
[gtxvideo vid='c2jDC3ho' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c2jDC3ho.jpg' vtitle='Apartment fire forces tenants to jump from balconies'] MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) - Thursday (4/13) night people jumped from balconies and at least one family tossed a baby to a teen during an apartment fire in Myrtle…
Benedict College makes history after their first female president is inaugurated.
The Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens announces the arrival of their new born cubs to first time mom Thabisa.
