Citizens honored for saving child
Two area citizens are being recognized for saving the life of a 4 year old boy. What they did that has the Columbia Fire Department hailing them as heroes.
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Katie Arrington out of ICU, continues recovery from crash
[gtxvideo vid='Na0bSSJP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Na0bSSJP.jpg' vtitle='Arrington recovery update'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Congressional Candidate Katie Arrington, who was seriously injured in a car crash last week, is out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). A spokesperson for Arrington says she was transferred…
Suspect charged in deadly hit and run, denied bond
[gtxvideo vid='weNroxN8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/weNroxN8.jpg' vtitle='Hit and Run suspect charged'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - A suspect in a deadly hit and run in Lexington County was denied bond Friday (6/29). Authorities say Kyle Roach was arrested yesterday in connection with the June…
Columbia Fire Department Welcomes New Graduates
[gtxvideo vid='G7UsWNEL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G7UsWNEL.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Fire Welcomes New Graduates'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Columbia Fire Department welcomed the 18-01 Recruiting Class Thursday night. 15 new probationary firefighter recruits graduated, during a ceremony at the South Carolina Fire Academy, officially earning their stripes…
Gas Prices on the Rise for 4th of July
[gtxvideo vid='9sRLwA31' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9sRLwA31.jpg' vtitle='Prices at the Pump Hit a High for 4th Holiday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you plan on hitting the road for the 4th of July holiday, get ready to see some fireworks at the pump, with a national…
Suspect Charged in Deadly Hit and Run
Lexington Co. S.C., (WOLO)--A suspect in a deadly hit and run in Lexington Co. was denied bond Friday. Kyle Roach was arrested Thursday in connection with the June 22nd death of 19 year old Tijhee Salley of Lexington. Investigators with…
Update on congressional candidate Katie Arrington's condition
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A congressional candidate in South Carolina seriously injured in a wreck last week has been moved out of the intensive care unit of a hospital. A spokesman for 47-year-old Katie Arrington said in a news release…
Police need your help in this robbery investigation
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Suspect Accused of Shooting at Deputies
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--We now know the name of the man accused of shooting at deputies Thursday night. Richland County deputies say Tyler Westbury is charged with four counts of attempted murder. Investigators…
Columbia Police Investigate Shooting on North Main Street
[gtxvideo vid='CR4bRBgZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CR4bRBgZ.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Investigates Shooting on North Main St'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police are investigating a shooting on North Main Street Thursday night. According to officials, it happened just before 8pm at 6102 North Main Street. Police say…
The Barre has nothing to do with first position...it's about fitness...and a free class will explain it all
https://youtu.be/do0GMMVTDcQ COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Barre fitness, although to some may seen like the "latest thing," really isn't. According to MUV Fitness Barre Instructor Bridget Shaleen, it has been around since 1969, when a former ballet dancer developed the style as a…
SC Children Abandoned, Parents Charged
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - Two South Carolina parents have surrendered to police after they left their children in a medical office. But a prosecutor said he may not pursue the charges if they were trying to do the right thing…
Myrtle Beach horrific accident
[gtxvideo vid='Y3wOjJtw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Y3wOjJtw.jpg' vtitle='Myrtle Beach horrific accident'] Myrtle Beach, SC (WOLO) -- A Myrtle Beach vacation came to a horrifying end for an Illinois family after a man lost both of his legs getting out of a parasailing boat. Now,…
Adventures in Aerospace camp
Some South Carolina High School students spend the day at a camp that helped them prepare for blast off.
Lawmakers pass State budget
After months of back and forth the House and Senate finalized the state budget for this fiscal year.
DHEC warns of possible rabies exposure
DHEC is warning Kershaw County residents about at least one animal that may have exposed people to rabies.
Sink hole opens up after water main break
[gtxvideo vid='UzuT8kB1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UzuT8kB1.jpg' vtitle='Massive sink hole'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A huge sinkhole opened up after a water main break in northeast Columbia. It happened at the intersection of Idlebrook Court and Boswick Ridge in the Summit neighborhood. Officials with…
Springdale Police search for two armed robbery suspects
[gtxvideo vid='wNhNoyTU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wNhNoyTU.jpg' vtitle='Armed robbery suspects'] West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett is asking for the community’s help in identifying individuals involved in two separate robberies at the Corner Pantry Gas Station located in Springdale at…
Columbia Fire and Police Working Investigation on Series of Fires
[gtxvideo vid='1faCqtjm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1faCqtjm.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Fire and Police Working Investigation on Serie'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police and Columbia Fire are investigating a string of fires over the last two months. According to authorities the fires are happening along the Farrow…
Checking out a book? Richland Library July 4th Holiday Schedule
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you're looking for a good read at the local library, keep in mind the Richland Library will be closed for the July 4th holiday. According the officials with Richland Library, all locations will close Wednesday, July…
Cayce Police Searching for Waffle House armed robbers
[gtxvideo vid='iOzZVKgC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iOzZVKgC.jpg' vtitle='Cayce Police Searching for Waffle House Robbers'] CAYCE, SC (WOLO)--The manhunt continues for three suspects Cayce police say robbed a Waffle House. Police say it happened June 27, 2018 at the Waffle House located at 1837 Airport…
Body discovered in Congaree River identified
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Video of brawl that Deputies say led to fatal shooting of teen, more than 20 arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott gave more details into the death of a 17-Year-old who died at a church parking lot. On May 10, Amon Rice and 21 other…
Insulin without the Ouch! Medical Minute
[gtxvideo vid='qNaYdQ5p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qNaYdQ5p.jpg' vtitle='Insulin without the Ouch! Medical Minute'] ABC NEWS-- There is a new alternative for those living with daily insulin injections due to diabetes. The new discovery could mean insulin without the ouch. ABC'S Janai Norman explains in…
UPDATE: Body recovered Identified
[gtxvideo vid='fQIisHAo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fQIisHAo.jpg' vtitle='UPDATE: Body recovered Identified'] Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body recovered from the Congaree River near Cayce Riverwalk this afternoon (6/27). Coroner Margaret Fisher says 50 year old Thomas Sumter of…
