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Celebrity roast to raise awareness, money for fight against sickle cell disease

Midlands-based James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation is working to bring relief and education to South Carolina residents afflicted with sickle cell disease.

Power through a lens: Photography exhibit features work of Midlands women, girls

A new exhibit coming to Columbia features the work of 40 Midlands women and girls.

Teaching Kids to Breathe May Help Child from ADD

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How to Save Money on Your Power Bill

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Columbia Mayor Ready to Deliver State of the City

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at Columbia College…

HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION: Gamecocks win drama-filled game with Missouri

No. 9 South Carolina and No. 11 Missouri shook hands before the starting lineups were introduced. The pleasantries ended after that.

Man Wanted For Murder in Aiken County

AIKEN COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Authorities say a 20-year-old man killed two people who lived with him in a South Carolina house and stole their vehicle. Aiken County deputies say Jeremie Tobey is charged with two counts of murder after the Friday…

Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Shooting, Suspect Still on The Loose

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the man who died in a shooting at an apartment complex Saturday morning. DAngelo Jamal Perry, 20, was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health…

Police Investigate String of Car Break-ins at Columbia Hotels

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigating a string of break-ins at three hotels. Just before 8:00am on Friday, officers were dispatched to Embassy Suites on Stoneridge Drive, the Hilton Garden Inn, on Columbiana Drive and the Fairfield Inn…

Apartment Fire Displaces 40, Causes $125K in Damages

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Fire Marshall is investigating a fire that left more than 40 people without a home Saturday night. Just before 8pm Columbia Fire crews responded to the Briargate Apartments located at 825 Menlo Drive. Officials…

WATCH: Whit Dempsey Watson wins Baby Crawl, scholarship

At halftime of the Carolina-Texas Tech game Saturday, Whit Dempsey Watson crawled his way to a college scholarship, winning USC's Baby Crawl competition at Colonial Life Arena. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis presented Watson's family with a $530 scholarship.

Lexington Co. Coroner Offers to Help With Burial of Homeless SC Veteran

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina coroner says that if the body of a homeless veteran isn't claimed, then she will help get him cremated and buried. The body of 69-year-old Dennis Reidy was found Tuesday in a corner…

Man Wanted For Killing One, And Wounding Another in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are searching for a man who shot two victims, killing one of them on Saturday. Deputies say Curtis Hicks, 38, is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at a Richland County apartment complex. Just…

Gamecocks fall flat late against Texas Tech

Keenan Evans scored 31 points including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:12 left to lift No. 14 Texas Tech to a 70-63 victory over South Carolina on Saturday in the Big 12/SEC Challenge.

RCSD: Man Attempts to Hit Deputies With His Car

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is being charged with Attempted Murder after deputies say he fled the scene and tried to hit an office with his car. Michael Lewis, 24, is charged with attempted murder, failure to stop for…

CPD Retired K9 Bobo Passes Away

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- One of the Columbia Police Departments 'Top Dog' passed away. The department announced the passing of retired K9 Bobo on Twitter Saturday afternoon. "It is with great sadness that we share news about the passing of retired K9…

One dead, Another in Hospital After Shooting in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent two men to the hospital Saturday morning. Just after 10am deputies responded to the 600 block of Old Manor Rd for a shots fired call. Deputies say two men…

Richland Library Hosts Winter Book Sale at Operations Center

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Are you looking to curl up with a good book? The Richland County library will host its Winter Book Sale at the Richland Operations Center at 130 Lancewood Rd. The sale will take place from 9am-3pm. According to…

Arrest in Deadly West Columbia Shooting

West Columbia police make an arrest in a Friday morning shooting inside a Platt Springs Road Apartment complex.

Man Accused of Baring it all in Uber Arrested

A man accused of taking off his clothes and exposing himself to a Uber driver has turned himself into police.

4th Suspect in Holiday Home Burglary Arrested

The fourth and last suspect Deputies called armed and dangerous is behind bars, accused of a holiday home burglary.

RCSD increased security at Blythewood High School After Threatening Comments Were Made

Blythewood, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies step up security at a Midlands high school after threats were made. Right now, there are not a lot of details being released because there…

Homeowners face HOA fines for flying Israeli flag

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