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.
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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…
S.C. Army National Guard Deploys 50 Troops in Support of U.S. Army Europe
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina’s National Guard is deploying almost 50 soldiers overseas. This will be the first Air Defense Artillery Brigade in Europe since the Cold war. Thursday the National Guard…
Newberry Jury Duty Scam
Newberry county is warning residents about a Jury scam that is falsely accusing residents of missing a jury date and requesting they pay up to clear the offense.
Staley, #7 Gamecocks managing prep for #1 UConn with Missouri fallout
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has had to multi-task this week, dealing with serious concerns on and off the court.
Columbia Arts Center Launches New Art Series
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready for some creativity at the Columbia Art Center? Thursday night the Art Center will kick off a new arts series to celebrate and explore various cultures in the city. The Worlds of Creativity series…
SC Free Clinic Conference Focuses on Healthcare
[gtxvideo vid='jUJ0VJgu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jUJ0VJgu.jpg' vtitle='SC Free Clinic Conference Focuses on Healthcare'] COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)-- Free clinics are critical to medical care in our state. That was the message Tuesday and Wednesday at the South Carolina Free Clinics Association Conference at the…
Lexington School District 2 Hosts Job Fair
[gtxvideo vid='ysaQJDN3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ysaQJDN3.jpg' vtitle='Lexington School District 2 Hosts Job Fair'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington District Two is looking for teachers. The district announced it will hold a Teacher Recruitment Fair Saturday, Feb 3 from 9am-Noon at Cayce Elementary school. Lexington Two…
City of Columbia Looking for Volunteers to Conduct Survey
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to…
Battle for the Blue: music, food and fun to benefit law enforcement
Support Midlands law enforcement at the Battle for the Blue event at the Ice House Amphitheater in Lexington.
Celebrate Black History Month with Richland Library
The month of February is devoted to celebrating the achievements of African Americans across all mediums, from politics to sports.
5 Mommy Fails that are Actually OK
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Babies and Bumps Free For New Moms
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HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION: Gamecocks struggle late, fall to MSU Wednesday night
Quinndary Weatherspoon had 14 of his 18 points in the second half while younger brother Nick Weatherspoon had 17 points to lead Mississippi State to an 81-76 victory over South Carolina on Wednesday night.
Family of 5 Receives Keys to Rebuilt Home Following 2015 Floods
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A family of 5 who were left without a place to call home because of the 2015 floods, was handed the key to a fresh start on Wednesday. "It's not…
Authorities ID man found dead in 18-wheeler
[gtxvideo vid='gJnLlYza' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gJnLlYza.jpg' vtitle='Authorities ID man found dead in 18-wheeler'] KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities have identified a man found dead inside the cab of an 18-wheeler Monday. According to the Kershaw County Coroner's Office, Carlton Brooks, 49, of…
Flu Outbreak Temporarily Closes School
The flu outbreak has forced one school to cancel classes for the remainder of the week.
Corrections Officers, Richland Deputies Confiscate Over 800 Phones in County Prisons
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Contraband continues to be an issue in our state prisons, South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling said more than six thousand phones were retrieved…
Dawn Staley defends herself, USC fans amidst allegations from Missouri AD
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley defended the team's fan base on Wednesday, one day after Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk said members of the Tigers women's basketball team were spit on and called a racial slur by fans after a game Sunday in Columbia, South Carolina.
Two South Carolina Representatives React To Being On Train During Accident
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Republican members of Congress are now on their way to the GOP retreat on busses but before they took off, ABC Columbia spoke with two of South Carolina’s…
Update: Man Arrested in Richland Meth Lab Discovery
Deputies say the discovery of an active meth lab in Richland County leaves three people in custody.
