CPD Investigating Deadly Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death on Saturday. The shooting happened at 3000 Beaumont Avenue. Upon arrival police say a male victim was…
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Teen Arrested For Stealing Dog From Columbia Animal Shelter
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One of the two suspects accused of stealing a female pit bull from the City's animal shelter has been arrested. Raqwan Thompson,19, was found Friday at his Marlboro Street…
3 Arrested on After Drugs And Weapons Found in Lexington Co. Home
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Three people have been arrested on drug and weapon charges on Monday. Michelle Eisinger, 42, is charged with possessing and trafficking illegal drugs. Jason Rivers Jr., 30, is…
Hopkins Fire Sends One Person to Hospital
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- One person has been transported to the hospital following a fire in Hopkins on Saturday. Columbia Fire crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Huntwood Trail…
Man Dies After Being Ejected During Wreck in Richland Co.
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One man is dead after being ejected from his car during a crash in Richland County. Coroner Gary Watts said Joshua Weatherford,29, died from blunt trauma to the upper body. Troopers say on Friday Weatherford was…
Karamu Black History Parade and Festival in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can join the city in celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival Saturday. The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets. City organizers sat the…
SC Gov Hopeful Accused of Being Slavery Sympathizer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A Republican running for South Carolina governor has been accused of sympathizing with the Confederacy after making comments to a college crowd. Democrats on Friday took Catherine Templeton to task for telling a crowd at Bob…
Richland County Public Library to Unveil New Children's Area Garden Level
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Looking for an adventure at the Richland Library for children and teens? The Richland Library Main will unveil its newly designed garden level in a grand reopening Saturday, February 3. The garden level has been closed for…
Teens Arrested Accused of Chase in Stolen Car
Two teenagers were arrested after a short chase in car and on foot.
Baby found in home with fatal overdose victim
[gtxvideo vid='Newt9Ght' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Newt9Ght.jpg' vtitle='Baby found in home with fatal overdose victim'] MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) - Police in Myrtle Beach say a baby was found in a home where two adults overdosed. Christopher Griffin was charged with neglect after investigators…
Hoop it Up Blood Drive
The City of Columbia hosts their annual Hoop it Up Blood Drive in hopes of offering life saving donations when there is a need here in the Midlands.
Go Red For Women
South Carolina pulled out their red to bring awareness to the number one killer of women.
CDC: Flu Season Worsens Nationally
NEW YORK (AP) - It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation's flu report, too: It's gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead. The government's latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week.…
Plant Expansion Expected to Bring 350 Jobs to Calhoun County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Governor's office announced that Zeus Industrial Products is expanding operations in Calhoun County. According to the Governor's office, the $76 million dollar investment is expected to bring 350 jobs, over the next several years.…
City to Hold Black History Month Parade and Festival
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival. The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets. This year’s parade…
5 arrested, charged with multiple drug offenses
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Cliff Notes to the Superbowl with NFL Star Rick Sanford
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SCE&G To Host Energy Efficient Neighborhood Program in Blackville
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get your house more energy efficient? SCE&G is hosting a community meeting about the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program. According to SCE&G, this meeting is for Blackville residents and will offer energy assessments, education and the…
Polymer extrusion manufacturer creating more than 350 jobs in Calhoun County
More than 350 new jobs are coming to Calhoun County, thanks to the expansion of Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of polymer extrusion and innovator of material science.
Bakari Sellers to serve as grand marshal of annual black history parade
The 14th annual Karamu Statewide Black History Parade and Festival will take place Saturday in downtown Columbia.
Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive : Roll Up Your Sleeves
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Roll up your sleeves for a good cause Friday. The Red Cross and City of Columbia are hosting the 8th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive Friday, February 2, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place…
5 Arrested on Drug Charges in Sumter County
Sumter, SC (WOLO) ---- Five people are behind bars after The Sumter County Sheriff's Office was in the process of executing a search warrant on the Relax Inn Motel in the 10-thousand block of Lynches River Road, in Sumter County…
Wear red Friday for heart disease awareness
[gtxvideo vid='472z2rlA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/472z2rlA.jpg' vtitle='Wear red Friday for heart disease awareness'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Thursday (2/1), Governor Henry McMaster announced the state is going red to raise awareness for the battle against heart disease. Experts say heart disease is the…
Health Minute: Cold and Flu
The Flu season has been especially bad this year, but doctors say that's not the only virus that could be bugging you. Find out what is going around in your Health Minute.
House Democrats Introduce South Carolina Paycheck Fairness Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Lawmakers announced a new bill today they say addresses an issue that has been long overlooked in South Carolina. House Democrats are joining Representative James Smith in his efforts…
