NCAA Tournament Albany Regional ticket booklets go on sale
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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…
Allergy Season Upon Us Early This Year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina has had warm weather pretty early this 2018, casing mother nature to spring into action a lot sooner than those with allergies would like. Those sneezing are…
Fire Chief: Juvenile causes $6 million in damages after setting fire in Walmart
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A fire set by a juvenile may have caused $6 million in damages Thursday (3/16) night. According to Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins, his department responded shortly after 8:00 p.m. When crews arrived smoke could be…
Gaston man sentenced to life in prison, convicted of murder and criminal sexual conduct
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Eleventh Circuit Solicitor, Rick Hubbard, announced today that 44 year-old Peter Lynn Coffey was convicted of the 2015 murder and rape of Joanne Taylor. After an hour and a…
Man Pleads Not Guilty in South Carolina Kidnapping, Rape case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A man charged with raping a woman and kidnapping her 4-year-old daughter in South Carolina has pleaded not guilty. Thomas Evans appeared in federal court Friday. Media outlets report he said little other than answering Magistrate…
Events: Going Green in Five Points and Indie Grits
[gtxvideo vid='36QQi3cJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/36QQi3cJ.jpg' vtitle='Events: Going Green in Five Points and Indie Grits News'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Saturday everyone will be a little Irish for the 36th annual St. Pat's Festival in Five Points. You have a chance to party with 30…
South Carolina Sheriff's Deputy Shoots and Wounds Armed Man
NEW ELLENTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina sheriff's deputy has shot and wounded a man who officers say fired a gun after they were called to a domestic dispute. Aiken County Sheriff's Sgt. Stephen Shunn said officers called to…
Lexington School Dist. 2 Proposed Sale of Two District Properties
[gtxvideo vid='gMNzyXOk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gMNzyXOk.jpg' vtitle='Lexington School Dist. 2 Proposed Sale of 2 Properties'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington School District Two is in the middle of a proposed real estate deal. The District announced it has reached an agreement with Still Hopes Episcopal…
