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Suspect Armed and Barricaded in Home Taken into Custody

A man is accused of holding Newberry police at bay for several hours after they say fired shots inside a Silas Street home forcing nearby residents to temporarily evacuate their homes.

South Carolina and UConn square off for Final Four berth tonight

The undefeated Huskies will face defending champion South Carolina on Monday night with a trip to the Final Four at stake.

One Killed, Five Injured in Orangeburg Crash

[gtxvideo vid='0s9S7rY0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0s9S7rY0.jpg' vtitle='One Killed, Five Injured in Orangeburg Crash'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)--One person is dead and five others injured after a car crash in Orangeburg County, say officials. According to Troopers, two trucks collided while heading North on Fredcon…

Columbia Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Samson Circle

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in North Columbia Sunday night. Police say it happened around 9:00 p.m. at 41 Samson Circle. According to investigators, they found an unresponsive male inside the home. The victim…

UPDATE: All-clear after multiple agencies respond to incident in Newberry County involving 'suicidal suspect' barricaded in home

[gtxvideo vid='i8qwxOq3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/i8qwxOq3.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2018_03_26_12_00_08'] NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities with the Newberry County Sheriff's office say that a person who barricaded himself in a home earlier today has been taken into custody. The incident happened at a home on Silas…

USC Players preparing for UConn challenge Monday night

South Carolina women's basketball players know they have a challenge Monday night as they face Connecticut in the elite eight.

DHEC: Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across SC this Spring

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--DHEC is set to Sponsor Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across the state. According to the agency, veterinarians across South Carolina are joining forces with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to help owners protect themselves,…

Tickets Go on Sale for Jay-Z and Beyonce' Tour at Williams Brice

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tickets for JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ 'S the OTR II stadium tour Williams-Brice Stadium on August 21 are going on sale. According to officials, tickets for the newly announced dates will go on sale to the general public starting Monday, March 26 at LiveNation.com…

Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal Crash on Garners Ferry Road

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the person who died after being involved in a two-vehicle collision shortly after 1:00 p.m. Saturday. The crash happened in the 8000 block of Garners Ferry Road. Watts…

Suspect Surrenders After 4-hour Standoff at Lexington Co. Motel

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A more than four hour standoff at a Lexington County Motel ended with the arrest of a wanted suspect Saturday night. Deputies say James Slaton, 29, who was wanted on a grand larceny warrant out of York County,…

Woman Killed After Crashing Into Unoccupied Vehicle on I-26

A woman was killed Sunday morning after she crashed into another vehicle.

Columbia Fireflies to Host Fan Fest

Are you ready to play ball? The Columbia Fireflies are hosting Fan Fest on Sunday, March 25 from noon to 3pm to kick off the 2018 season.

Elite feeling: Gamecocks beat Buffalo to advance to Elite 8

Alexis Jennings scored 20 points, A’ja Wilson added 20 points and 13 rebounds, and South Carolina beat Buffalo 79-63 on Saturday to keep alive its quest to defend its title.

Man Accused of Stabbing Woman in Columbia Multiple Times Arrested

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A man police say broke into a woman's home and stabbed her multiple times is now behind bars. Columbia police say the incident happened shortly after 10pm on March 19th in the 700 block of Henderson Street.…

March For Our Lives Event at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hundreds gathered on the steps of the South Carolina State House Saturday to take part in the 'March For Our Lives' event. It's part of a nationwide gathering and protest after the shootings in Parkland Florida, at…

Gamecock fans excited for Sweet 16

ABC Columbia caught up with a few Gamecock fans before Saturday's Sweet 16 matchup against Buffalo in Albany, New York.

House Subcommittee Considers Six Different School Safety Bills

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Lawmakers, education officials and law enforcement all have different ideas on how to make South Carolina schools safer. But they all agree steps like having a police officer in every school, someone monitoring surveillance cameras whenever…

South Carolina State Museum to Host Spring Break Camps

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break. The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through…

Gamecocks in Albany: USC set for Sweet Sixteen matchup vs. Buffalo

The second seeded Gamecocks will make their fifth straight Sweet Sixteen appearance today as they take on Buffalo in Albany, NY.

Every Black Girl Conference

#EveryBlackGirl kicks off a weekend full of events catered to young men and women ages 11-21.

Gamecocks in Albany: A'ja Wilson playing each game like it's her last

Gamecock senior and Hopkins' own A'ja Wilson, USC's all-time leading scorer, is playing her last few games in a Carolina uniform this NCAA Tournament. As the Gamecocks prepare for a Sweet 16 matchup with Buffalo in Albany, New York, Wilson can't help but feel a sense of urgency. She says she's playing each game like it's her last.