Starbucks announced a new policy Saturday that allows anyone to sit in its cafes or use its restrooms, even if they don't buy anything. The new policy comes five weeks after two black men who hadn't bought anything were arrested…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The 21st annual Black Expo kicked off Saturday at the convention center in Columbia. This years event focused on economic development. The expo had seminars toeducate, enlighten and inspire…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Teachers, state employees and supporters are agitating for a raise at the Statehouse. A few hundred people gathered Saturday at the Capitol in Columbia to demand a pay increase…
ORANGURG, SC (WOLO)- Investigators are looking for three inmates who escaped from the Orangeburg County Detention center Saturday night. Tyshon Demontrea Johnson, 27, Curtis Ray Green, 20, and Christopher Shannon Boltin, 27, are being sought after the attempt. Deputies say all are…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to help some local furry friends. The City of Columbia Animal Services Department is hosting a Fill the Red Truck event. They're asking for folks…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Fire officials are investigating a blaze that displaced 15 people Friday night. The fire happened at the Lakeland Apartments on Old Chapin Road just before 12:30a.m. All residents had to evacuate while the County of Lexington Fire…
A new company coming to the upstate is bringing millions of dollars of an investment and hundreds of jobs to the South Carolina.
[gtxvideo vid='Q9DVW2NI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Q9DVW2NI.jpg' vtitle='Royal Wedding Coverage on ABC Columbia'] The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle Saturday, May 19, 2018. We will have complete Live coverage of this…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they have arrested 17 year old Caleb Dawkins who has been charged with three counts of burglary and voyeurism. According to authorities, the incidents took place in April and May…
[gtxvideo vid='kghg7msc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kghg7msc.jpg' vtitle='SC sees deadliest flu season in years'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Officials say this flu season in South Carolina was the deadliest in years with over 100 deaths more than the previous record holding year. The State…
[gtxvideo vid='aidbR2xD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aidbR2xD.jpg' vtitle='Muddy work pays off for Ultimate Challenge Mud Run'] GASTON, SC (WOLO) - Organizers say say "It's often imitated, never duplicated." Saturday (5/19), thousands plan to get covered in mud for an event celebrating its 25th anniversary.…
[gtxvideo vid='MoFPh0yv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MoFPh0yv.jpg' vtitle='DJJ Career Fair'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---For kids in custody at the Department of Juvenile Justice, it may look like the future is pretty bleak. But Friday many of those students had a chance to meet with…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's been a summer staple for family fun for several years now, and it's back! We're talking about Columbia's Finlay Park Summer Movie Series. This year you can grab the family and a few lawn chairs…
[gtxvideo vid='D6aSltSo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/D6aSltSo.jpg' vtitle='TODDLER FOUND'] CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)-- After a month of searching for a toddler, she is now safe and expected to come back to the Midlands all the way from Decorah, Iowa. Multiple state law enforcement agencies had…
Heavy down pours in Orangeburg county lead to a mandatory evacuation of a daycare where nearly two dozen children had to be rescued after the daycare facility began flooding.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are jumping as the Memorial Day holiday draws near. According to AAA Carolinas, the national average for gas is at $2.87. According to AAA Carolinas, motorists are seeing 19 percent of gas stations…
Winneshiek Co., IA (WOLO)-- The Camden Police Department says two year old Dakota Ray has been found safe in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Authorities have been searching for Dakota since April 15th when police say her uncle mistakenly turned custody over…
[gtxvideo vid='yEQh3UkV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yEQh3UkV.jpg' vtitle='EmpowerHer'] ORANGEBURG SC (WOLO)-The American Business Woman's Association Empower Her program is preparing to officially name a new chapter in Orangeburg. According to Rochelle Jamison Holmes, owner of Thee Matriarch Bed and Breakfast, the ceremony will take…
Columbia Police Department officials say that traffic lanes are back open after a car crash destroyed a power pole and busted a water mane early this morning.
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to help some local furry friends. The City of Columbia Animal Services Department is hosting a Fill the Red Truck event. They're asking for folks to help fill up their red truck with supplies for the shelter. City…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Friday morning at the Military Museum. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Friday, you can find Curtis getting an inside look at…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Voters had a chance to learn more about the candidates who are running for council in the town of Lexington this evening. Citizens…
[gtxvideo vid='W29VUsI0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W29VUsI0.jpg' vtitle='State Lawmakers Postpone Budget Talks'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Lawmakers have paused their discussion on how to utilize the state's budget. South Carolina has an $8 billion spending plan. Officials from the Senate and House…
[gtxvideo vid='LpyUeb46' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LpyUeb46.jpg' vtitle='Wife of golf pro, SC native arrested in domestic abuse'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina native and golf champ Lucas Glover is in the spotlight but not for his moves on the course; his wife has…
