HBCU Economic Impact
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Youth Violence Prevention Week Kicks Off
The City of Columbia kicks off events for the National Youth Prevention Week to put a stop to violence against and among youth.
Man suspected of running from Kershaw checkpoint in stolen truck
Kershaw County Deputies arrest a man they say ran from a traffic safety checkpoint in a stolen car. Why authorities say they may have saved his life in the process.
3 arrested for cockfighting in Kershaw County
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Three men were arrested Saturday (3/19) for cockfighting, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office. Moises Aquille Montes, 34, Miguel Martinez, 32, and Juan Diego Jimenez, 26, all from Gilbert, all face a cockfighting charge.…
Lake Murray Elementary Principal Announces Retirement Plans
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)--After 35 years shaping young minds, Claire Thompson is calling it a career. Thompson, Principal at Lake Murray Elementary School in Lexington Richland School District 5, announced Monday her plans to retire at the end of the school…
Sumter Deputies Investigating Hit & Runs
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County investigators are searching for answers in three fatal hit and run incidents spanning three years in the Rembert area On September 5, 2015, deputies say Elizabeth Lewis, 53, was hit by a car on…
State Election Filings Now Open
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Candidate filing is now open for this year's elections in South Carolina. Filing opened at noon on Friday. Candidates have until noon on March 30 to file their paperwork and pay required fees. The governor and…
NCAA Tournament Albany Regional ticket booklets go on sale
South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office is currently selling tickets for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Albany Regional.
Man Struck by a Train While Walking on Tracks in South Carolina
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) - One man has died after he was struck by a train while walking on tracks in South Carolina. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said in a news release that 39-year-old Scott Duane Cole of Gaffney died…
Suspected Five Points Shooter in Court- Live Update
[gtxvideo vid='IOWvzHSE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IOWvzHSE.jpg' vtitle='Suspected Five Points Shooter in Court- Live Update'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officials have arrested 22 year old Arthur Jones Junior in connection with a weekend shooting in Five Points that sent three men to the hospital. According…
Public Hearings Scheduled for Comet Bus System
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you taking the bus in the Midlands? Changes could be on the way for the COMET. Officials say the bus will be restructuring service in the northwest (St. Andrews & Harbison) and adding service to the…
Midlands Heart Walk: Sign Up for City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Walking for heart health. The Midlands Heart Walk is set for March 24. It's goal say organizers, to help and support the women affected by heart disease, the number 1 killer of women. According to the City…
A'ja Wilson leads South Carolina to 66-56 win over Virginia
A’ja Wilson had 25 points and 11 rebounds in her last-ever college home game to lead South Carolina to its fifth consecutive trip to the Sweet 16 with a 66-56 victory over No. 10 seeded Virginia in the women’s NCAA Tournament’s Albany Regional on Sunday night.
DeVoe, Clemson rout cold-shooting Auburn to reach Sweet 16
Gabe DeVoe scored 22 points and Elijah Thomas had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Clemson, which closed the first half with a 25-4 run that helped it beat cold-shooting Auburn 84-53 on Sunday and advance to the Midwest Region semifinal.
Broad River Road shootout investigated
The Richland County Sheriff's department continues to investigate a shooting that at least left three men suffering from gunshot wounds after authorities say a shoot-out took place outside a Broad River Road nightclub.
Southbound Ramp from Two Notch Road onto I-77 Closed for Part of Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the SC DOT, the southbound ramp from Two Notch Road onto I-77 will be closed Sunday, March 18 during night time hours to allow…
Update: Police make arrest in Five Points shooting
Columbia Police make an arrest in the Five Points shooting that left three people hospitalized following St. Patrick's Day festivities in the entertainment district.
National Youth Violence Prevention Week Kicks off with City of Columbia Events
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--National Youth Violence Prevention Week kicks off with a series of events in the City of Columbia. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events. According to City…
A'ja Wilson approaches final game at home with USC
A'ja Wilson changed the course of her school's sports history when the Heathwood Hall Highlander decided to become a South Carolina Gamecock. Her picture perfect portion of time playing home games in the Palmetto State comes to a close Sunday.
Teen Dies After Car Catches Fire in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A 16-year-old is dead after his car crashed and caught fire in Richland County on Saturday Morning. Troopers say the crash happened at the intersection of Two Notch Road and Clemson Road in Elgin at 12:30am.…
St. Pat's in Five Points Festival Line-Up
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to go green? The annual St Patrick's day Festival in Five Points is ready for another year of fun and food and music. The festival is Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9am to 7pm. Here…
Two Notch Road Ramp Closures this Weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There will be some traffic detours at night this weekend near Two Notch road. According to the SC DOT, the southbound ramp from Two Notch…
South Carolina Scare: Defending champs hold off Aggies 63-52
South Carolina’s A’ja Wilson had not felt this bad about a victory in a long, long time. And she’s promised not to let it happen again, especially not in her final home appearance in her stellar college career.
Palmetto Pride Litter Book competition winner
[gtxvideo vid='bBvvuq4I' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bBvvuq4I.jpg' vtitle='Palmetto Pride Litter Book competition winner'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A local group is taking the fight against litter off the streets and onto the pages of children's books. Friday (3/16), Palmetto Pride held its first annual…
Staying safe during 36th Annual St. Pat's Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Our area's largest annual street festival kicks off tomorrow and law enforcement agencies are working hard to make sure you stay safe. ABC Columbia's Gabrielle Franklin has the details…
