SCEMD conduct lane reversal excercise in case of hurricane
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Gun Amnesty Day Saturday in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='KrqNv1nm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KrqNv1nm.jpg' vtitle='Gun Amnesty Day Saturday in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Two local churches and the Richland County Sheriff's office are offering gift cards in exchange for any unwanted guns this weekend. The Goodwill Baptist Church and the Church…
Good Morning Curtis: IBHS Hurricane Research Center
With hurricane season already in the air, Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, stopped by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Research Center to see how they use their experiments to help prepare your homes in case of severe weather.
Traffic flow won't change during the hurricane lane reversals
SCDOT will participate in a hurricane drill today with several other agencies. Please be aware of our crews on roadsides in several locations. pic.twitter.com/4pqssIvIRu— SCDOT (@SCDOTPress) June 7, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Public Safety…
Community Mourns Death of Baby Girl during Candlelight Vigil
[gtxvideo vid='DkqdGNr3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DkqdGNr3.jpg' vtitle='Community Mourns Death of Baby Girl during Candlelight'] CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO) (WCCB)--- Monday night hundreds came out to honor baby Harlee Lee Lewis in Chesterfield. The baby's body was found in a diaper box last week. Her mother…
Sheriff's deputy in South Carolina ticketed after teen struck with vehicle
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A sheriff's deputy in South Carolina has been ticketed after she struck a teen with her vehicle. News outlets reported that 31-year-old Anderson County Sheriff's Deputy Adrienne Therese McMahan of Anderson has been charged with driving…
Vigil held for 11-month-old found dead in diaper box
Chesterfield, S.C. (WOLO) - Chesterfield County residents gathered together tonight to honor the memory of 11-month-old Harlee Lewis. Lewis' body was found in a diaper box last week in a field behind a Chesterfield home last week. The child's mother…
Riverfront Park set to close for maintenance
If you'd like to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, you won't be able to do it at the Riverfront Park for a few days next week.
Suspect in custody following Wednesday morning bank robbery
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County officials have arrested a man in connection with a Wednesday morning bank robbery in West Columbia. The robbery took place at the First Citizens Bank…
Hundreds of Midlands seniors receive their diplomas
[gtxvideo vid='G6hkA8ae' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G6hkA8ae.jpg' vtitle='Columbia High Graduation'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds of Midlands high school students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas today at the Colonial Life Arena. Ceremonies were held this afternoon for Columbia, AC Flora and…
Veterans group backs James Smith for Governor
[gtxvideo vid='3AkfCuzq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3AkfCuzq.jpg' vtitle='Vote Vets PAC backs Smith'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Democratic candidate for Governor, James Smith, got an endorsement from veteran's group, "Vote Vets PAC." The group says, "Smith is the very definition of what a patriotic public…
Columbia Water customers targeted in mailing scam
[gtxvideo vid='tGXvbmVY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tGXvbmVY.jpg' vtitle='Water scam'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Water customers are being targeted in a mailing scam. City officials say some customers are receiving postcards requesting them to claim a package. City officials warn customers that this is…
Man accused of playing video games when 1 year-old received 3rd-degree burns, deputies say
[gtxvideo vid='EDNXYc9i' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EDNXYc9i.jpg' vtitle='Sumter Baby Burned'] Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County officials have charged a man with unlawful neglect of a child after a 1-year-old received 3rd-degree burns in his care. Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say Kevon…
Lawmaker Calls for Solicitor Dan Johnson to Release Financial Audit or Resign from the Race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Representative Todd Rutherford, (D) Richland, calls on solicitor candidate and incumbent Dan Johnson to come clean or resign from the race. The Post And Currier reported accusations against Johnson regarding…
Sumter officials search for missing 61-year-old
Sumter, SC (WOLO) - Sumter County Officials are searching for a man they say has been missing since earlier this week. Officials say 61-year-old Rufus Kistler McCoy left Sumter on Monday in a 1993 burgundy Nissan truck, similar to the…
Deputies: Suspect Left Jacket with Name on it at Crime Scene
[gtxvideo vid='v8Ci4TpM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v8Ci4TpM.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Suspect Left Jacket with Name on it at Crime'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Sumter County Deputies say they were able to find a suspected thief because he left his jacket at the crime scene. Deputies say back…
Update: Lexington County Deputies Capture Suspected Bank Robber
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Update: Suspect arrested in West Columbia bank robbery. Lexington County Deputies are investigating a bank robbery at The First Citizens on Sunset Blvd. Deputies say there is an active search…
Republican Candidates for Governor Debate
[gtxvideo vid='DDYBiuyH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DDYBiuyH.jpg' vtitle='Republican Candidates for Governor Debate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Republican candidates for Governor took part in a debate Tuesday night, ahead of the June 12th primary. The gubernatorial debate was hosted by ETV, The Post and Courier…
Good Morning Curtis: D & T's Restaurant
[gtxvideo vid='w44fObkJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w44fObkJ.jpg' vtitle='GMC: D and T's Restaurant'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, made room for food early this morning for D & T's Restaurant at St. Andrews Road in Irmo. Curtis got hands on…
Tree Trimming Scheduled in parts of the Midlands by SCE&G
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G says it will begin tree trimming along overhead utility lines. Officials say the purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and reliability of the electric service. According to SCE&G Tree trimming will take place in…
Suspected Shoplifters Sought
Lexington police are hoping you can help them locate suspects accused of shoplifting merchandise from an area department store.
Possible Solutions to Waiting on Trains Downtown, DOT Hosts First Informational Meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It's the first time the public is able to express concerns with trains holding up traffic on Assembly street. A lot of people were interested in how the city…
Columbia Water warns residents of mailing scam
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - Columbia residents are being urged to be on alert for fraudulent mail to Columbia Water customers. The letter requests that customers call 803-220-0186 to claim a package. The card (pictured) would have arrived in the mail…
Sr. Airman from Shaw Air Force Base killed in car crash
A man who put his life on the line for his Country, is killed in a car accident over the weekend. The cause of the crash is still unknown.
ABC Columbia's Josh Berry joins Harbison West Elementary's morning news
[gtxvideo vid='PnKRgYh3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PnKRgYh3.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia's Josh Berry joins Harbison West Elementar'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Harbison West Elementary School invited ABC Columbia's Josh Berry to join them on their final day of school and help present the morning announcements. Watch…
