Comet Black History Tour
As Black History Month gets ready to wrap up, you can take a tour around Columbia to learn more about the African American figures, events, and neighborhoods here in the Capital during a bus tour.
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Driver Sentenced in DOT Deadly AX
An Aiken man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a hit and run accident authorities say claimed the lives of two SC Department of Transportation workers.
Mother of Sandy Hook Shooting Victim Speaks on School Safety Solutions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Michele Gay said this recent shooting is bringing up painful memories but she is pleased with the efforts of people in South Carolina and others nationally to find…
Suspect Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Elderly Columbia Women, Sheriff Says
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott said the Richland County Forensic Lab is to thank for getting someone he calls a 'monster' off the streets. Marquille Livingston is charged…
SEC Fines Missouri Athletics Director Jim Sterk Amid Dawn Staley Civil Suit
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has fined Missouri Athletic Director Jim Sterk $25,000 and mandated a Conference led review of South Carolina's game management procedures and visiting team security. This, in the wake of a civil lawsuit filed Thursday…
USC Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley Files Civil Lawsuit Against Missouri AD
University of South Carolina Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley has filed a $75, 000 civil lawsuit against The University of Missouri’s athletic director.
Phase Two of Cayce Riverwalk Re-Opens Thursday
CAYCE, SC ( WOLO) -- Cayce officials are hosting a grand re-opening of Phase II of the Cayce Riverwalk. According to City leaders, in June of 2015, the Riverland Park area was flooded by the rising Congaree River and during…
City of Columbia to Host Black History Heritage Ball
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 Sunday, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park. The event is open…
Uber Now Has New Rates to Encourage Fitness
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Dolly Parton Gives Back
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Dorn VA to Break Ground on New Parking Garage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for more parking at the Dorn VA. The medical center on, Friday, will break ground on a new 270 space parking garage. According to officials, the ground breaking will be the first phase of a…
A chili cook-off that will make history comes to the Music Farm
[gtxvideo vid='bLebsML2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bLebsML2.jpg' vtitle='Historic BBQ'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--On Saturday, put on your best stretchy pants, pick up an industrial size bottle of Tums and several sticks of gum...you just might need them all. That is, of course, if you are…
Study Says Abandoned Reactor Parts Worth $860 million
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A study says the parts for two nuclear reactors abandoned during construction in South Carolina last year could be worth more than $860 million. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the study was prepared by…
HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION: Gamecocks top Georgia for second-straight win
Wesley Myers scored 15 points and made five of South Carolina's 13 3-pointers as the Gamecocks beat Georgia 66-57 on Wednesday night.
USC Unveils Statue of First African-American Professor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A piece of history now stands tall on the University of South Carolina's campus. The first African-American professor at USC was honored Wednesday in a special unveiling. The monumental moment…
Mayors from across the country meet in Columbia
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Future Farmers of America Appreciation Day
Hundreds of future farmers converged on to the Statehouse grounds to make sure the state continues agricultural success.
Snapchat School Threat
A Student reports yet another threat this time posted to the app Snapchat.
Columbia Reacts to Reverend Billy Graham's Death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Reverend Billy Graham died at his home North Carolina Wednesday morning. Graham was born just one state over but he made several stops in the Palmetto State…
Proposed Bill Would Make It Illegal For Teens To Buy AR-15
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- A representative is asking his colleagues to join him in changing gun laws to make it harder for teens to get their hands on weapons. The new bill…
Grand Re-Opening of Cayce Riverwalk Phase Two
CAYCE, SC ( WOLO) -- Thursday, Cayce officials will host a grand re-opening of Phase II of the Cayce Riverwalk. According to City leaders, in June of 2015, the Riverland Park area was flooded by the rising Congaree River and…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Lawmakers React to Billy Graham's Passing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina lawmakers are reacting to the death of 'America's Pastor' Bill Graham. Graham died Tuesday at the age of 99. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacted to the Evangelists death on Twitter: One of the greatest messengers…
Imagine Dragons Coming to Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Grammy award winning band Imagine Dragons is coming to Colonial Life Arena. The multi-platinum band will bring their Evolve tour to Columbia on July 7th. Tickets go on sale March 3rd.
Chapin High School student charged, accused of writing threatening message of restroom wall
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has announced that a Chapin High School student has been charged with disturbing schools, breach of peace and malicious injury to real property. The teen was taken into custody Wednesday morning at…
Man arrested for making alleged threats against Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said a man has been arrested in connection to threats against an area high school.
