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McMaster issues executive order to attempt to stop illegal into contraband in prisons
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Gov. Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department of Corrections (SCDC) to combat the flow of illegal contraband into…
Lexington County to host Special Recycling Event
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) It's time to recycle. Lexington County is helping residents out with an event to recycle electronics and household hazardous waste. It will also include shredding on site free of charge on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9 a.m.…
Columbia Police Searching For Car Involved in Hit and Run
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Police are looking for a car involved in a hit and run Saturday night. Columbia Police say the driver hit a 37-year-old male pedestrian in the 2300 block of Two Notch Road. The victim suffered serious…
Open Streets Sunday in City of Columbia
COLUBMIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lace up the tennis shoes or grab the bike, Sunday the City of Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is hosting an Open Streets Event. It will take place from 1-5pm along Devine Street. According to City officials, the Open…
US home building rose slightly in March, led by apartments
WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. builders broke ground on more apartment buildings last month, pushing up overall home construction 1.9 percent. The Commerce Department says housing starts rose in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million, driven by…
Three Arrested After Sting Nets "Significant" Amount of Heroin in Sumter
SUMTER, SC (April 21, 2017) –Sumter Police say a "significant" amount of heroin was discovered during the sting operation, which lead to the arrest of three men. On Thursday, the Sumter Police…
Teen Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- An 18-year-old is being accused of a sex crime involving a girl under the age of 11. Omar Glover has was arrested on Thursday and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor –First Degree. Columbia police say…
Lexington Man Dies After Being Ejected From Motorcycle
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Lexington man was killed after being thrown off his motorcycle Friday night. The incident happened in the 2500 block of South Lake Drive in Lexington at 9:00 P.M. Rueben Wyatt Baughman, 31, who is believed to have…
Cornbread Festival in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready for a weekend treat? The 6th Annual South Carolina Cornbread Festival presented by North Columbia Business Association is Saturday. It will take place April 21, 2017 from 11am-7pm in Earlewood Park, 1111 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. According…
Federal Government Looking at new system for Medical Devices
WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. health officials are considering new steps to improve the government's system for overseeing medical devices. The approval process has been criticized for years for failing to catch problems with defective implants. Today's plan from the Food…
Search for robbery, carjacking suspects
[gtxvideo vid='fmb6p0pt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fmb6p0pt.jpg' vtitle='Search for robbery, carjacking suspect'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Richland County deputies are searching for two men in an armed robbery and carjacking. Investigators say it happened Thursday (4/19) afternoon on Broad River Road near I20. The…
Special Olympics Brings The Bravest Athletes Together
CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)-- It was a beautiful day Friday and hundreds of Athletes competing for gold took full advantage of the weather. "It brings back good old memories of everything you’ve accomplished and…
Wounded Warrior service dog stolen during burglary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators are working to determine who stole a man’s wounded warrior service dog during a recent burglary. The incident occurred on April 16, 2018 at a home at the 6800 block of Gavilan…
Midlands Students Witness Mock DUI Crash
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--Some Midlands students got an up close look at the consequences of drinking and driving. The Cayce Department of Public Safety staged a mock DUI collision at Brookland Cayce High School…
Comedian Chris Powell of "Empire" and "Detroiters" fame headlining Comedy House this weekend
Comedian Chris Powell, of "Empire" and "Detroiters" fame, is headlining at The Comedy House this weekend.
Prices at the Pump Could Rise over the 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 estimate gas prices will be 14 percent higher than last summer.…
Routine Traffic Stop Turned Nightmare
A Florida man pulled over during a routine traffic stop is arrested and booked for a robbery authorities say happened in Richland County, but he says they have the wrong guy and the evidence to prove it.
E. coli warning for store-bought romain lettuce
[gtxvideo vid='PHXAvOmA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PHXAvOmA.jpg' vtitle='E. coli warning for store-bought romain lettuce'] (WOLO) - The CDC has warned everyone to stay away from all chopped romaine lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an E. coli outbreak linked to chopped…
Artista Vista Kicks Off With Grand Opening
The Capital city is celebrating 27 years of art here in the Midlands with the grand opening of a new art studio in the heart of the Vista.
Missing 12-year-old Sumter boy found safe
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - 12-year-old Jakell Simmons, who went missing on Monday (4/16) has been found safe and is now reunited with his family. The 12-year-old boy missing after his parents picked him up from school on Monday. A caller reported…
Former Inmate, now Prison Chaplain, Speaks Out Against Lee Correctional Violence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A man who was once behind bars is now on the other side looking in, and reaching out a helping hand to those now in prison. Especially after the riots…
Columbia Police: Additional Charges for Teen Accused of Shooting 55 Year Old Woman
[gtxvideo vid='oyDxxg51' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oyDxxg51.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police: Additional Charges for Teen Accused in'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police have announced that additional charges have been filed against a teen suspected of shooting a 55 year old woman on Saturday. 16 year old…
Some SC Lawmakers Want to Tour Lee Correctional
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A handful of South Carolina lawmakers want to tour a maximum-security state prison where a riot killed seven inmates. In a letter obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, five Democratic lawmakers tell Gov. Henry McMaster and…
Artista Vista Thursday
[gtxvideo vid='ytqPsSxG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ytqPsSxG.jpg' vtitle='Artista Vista Thursday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Thursdy the Vista will be filled with art. Dozens of businesses will open their doors for Artista Vista. The annual gallery crawl will showcase all the city has to offer. Attendees can…
