Lawmaker Plans Gun Giveaway
One lawmaker says he wants to put guns in the hands of South Carolina educators and plans to give them away for free in an effort to protect school children.
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Man identified and arrested in connection with weekend robberies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators have arrested a man in connection with several weekend armed robberies. Officials say 20 year-old, Christopher Borders, was arrested at his home yesterday and is facing two counts of armed robbery, shoplifting and…
American Red Cross receives new, lifesaving Bloodmobile
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 22, 2018) — The American Red Cross presented a new Bloodmobile courtesy of a generous donation from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina this morning (2/27). Representatives from the Red Cross and BlueCross BlueShield attended the event. Local…
Juvenile arrested in connection with weekend shooting of 14 Year Old
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of Desmond Marquise Cromer on Tuesday (2/27). Lott says Cromer has been charged with murder, attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission…
Man Accused of Shooting People from Yard Charged with Attempted Murder
A Cayce man is accused of firing shots at a random group into a home, and at a group of people barely missing them.
5 candidates for seat of former South Carolina lawmaker
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Five candidates are seeking the South Carolina House seat left vacant when former majority leader Rick Quinn resigned in December and pleaded guilty to misconduct in office. Republican voters in Lexington County were choosing among a…
SC DOT: Traffic signal on Two Notch Road to be Removed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There are changes coming to a Richland County intersection. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, they plan to remove a traffic signal on Two Notch Road due to results of a traffic study showing low…
Gun Loophole Bill in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Members of faith and law enforcement communities are voicing support for a bipartisan bill that would make it tougher for someone like Dylann Roof to buy a gun in South Carolina. Emanuel AME Church pastor Eric…
A'ja Wilson named SEC Player of the Year for third-straight season
Southeastern Conference women’s basketball head coaches and the Associated Press tapped South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson the SEC Player of the Year for the third time, making her the first to earn the award that often.
Columbia High School Student Found with Gun on Campus
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Assistant Principal faces judge, accused of sexual relationship with student "she loved"
[gtxvideo vid='o2bZDAni' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o2bZDAni.jpg' vtitle='Assistant Principal faces judge, accused of sleeping'] LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A former midlands assistant principal left court Monday (2/26) morning accused of having a sexual relationship with a high school student. Former Airport High Assistant…
Family of 14-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed Over The Weekend Speaks Out
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- A family is grieving the tragic loss of 14-year-old Tiquan Taylor, also known as Ty by friends and family. The Gray Collegiate Academy student was a budding football and…
Deputies investigate fight caught on video at Lakewood High
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - ABC Columbia received a report from a concerned parent of a student at Lakewood High School in Sumter County regarding a fight that broke out on school grounds on February 20. There is a video of…
Claflin Welcomes Africa University for Research Partnership
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)- A historically Black university in South Carolina is teaming up with the first fully accredited university in Africa for a unique research partnership. Administrators from Africa University in…
Man arrested for attempted murder, ramming car into home
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A Gaston man has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into the the front of his parent's home and pointed a weapon at his mother. Monday (2/26), the Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced the…
HS Student Arrested, Accused of Bringing Gun to School
A teen has been arrested and charged with possession of a weapon on school property.
Black History Heritage Ball
[gtxvideo vid='sqv3mWXe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sqv3mWXe.jpg' vtitle='Black History Heritage Ball'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- An event honoring the rich history of African Americans took place Sunday at Greenview Park in the city of Columbia. The City of Columbia hosted its "Black History Heritage Ball."…
High school basketball player identified in weekend shooting on St. Andrews Road
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the teen who died Sunday morning after being shot on St. Andrews Road. Coroner Gary Watts said Tiquan Taylor,…
Former Airport High Asst. Principal Accused of Sex with Student, Appears in Bond Court
[gtxvideo vid='BBeVrm6N' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BBeVrm6N.jpg' vtitle='Former Teacher Accused of Sex with Student Appears'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A former Airport High School Assistant Principal accused of having sex with a student appeared in a Lexington County Bond court Monday. Dawn P. Diimmler …
Video: Shooting Saint Andrews Road, Irmo Bank Robbery
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Mayor Steve Benjamin to Launch Columbia Weighs In challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to move. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to officially launch the Columbia Weighs in challenge on March 1st. The challenge is for the City of Columbia to lose 25,000 pounds collectively between March 1 and June…
Recycled Ideas from Trash to Treasure
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Dorn VA Hosting Veteran's Town Hall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Dorn VA is planning a Veteran's Town Hall meeting February 27. According to officials, the town hall will be primarily for Veterans living in the Orangeburg area. The event is set for 11 a.m. in the Orangeburg County…
Richland Co. Deputies Investigating Shooting That Sent One to Hospital
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) Deputies are on scene of a shooting that sent one person to the hospital. The shooting happened Sunday morning in the 1500 block of St Andrews Road. The victims condition is unknown at this time. Information…
Black History Heritage Ball Taking Place in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place today, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park. The event is open…
