How to Fight Opiod Addiction in SC
[gtxvideo vid='0LYLMtbx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0LYLMtbx.jpg' vtitle='How to Fight Opiod Addiction in SC']
Local News
South Carolina Officials Arrest 4, Accused of Intimidating Witnesses
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina authorities say they were investigating a murder when they also arrested four women on charges of assault and intimidating witnesses. A spokesman for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Offices says investigators were still on the…
Local Church Partners With Law Enforcement to Combat Sex Trafficking
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A local Church partnered with law enforcement to give residents tips on how to fight Sex Trafficking in the Midlands. Attacking sex trafficking that was the goal at Bethlehem…
Bull Street Project Making Progress, Brings Global Companies To The Area
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- According to the project manager the project is are right on schedule. They are coming up on four years in progress but already they have global companies coming…
Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food
[gtxvideo vid='ayqc5Yd7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ayqc5Yd7.jpg' vtitle='Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food'] (WOLO) - A drug designed to kill animals was found in canned dog food causing the latest recall. JM Smucker announced the recall this week. Four brands are…
Lexington Sheriff investigating potential threat at Chapin High
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced Monday (2/9) night that it is investigating a potential threat made at Chapin High. Few details have been released regarding the circumstances of the threat. The agency says it's been…
Gaffney "Peachoid" Vandalized
An iconic roadside attraction is getting a little too much attention from the wrong people leading officials to block it off.
Man Arrested in Accidental Shooting
A young man is behind bars after authorities say he accidentally shot and killed his friend with handling a rifle.
Fairfield District Honors Chorus to Perform at Carnegie Hall in March
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly 700 miles away from home, a group of students from Winnsboro are getting ready to make an impression on one of the world's most renowned stages. Students…
Gaston Shooting Suspect Arrested
Lexington Deputies arrest a man accused of assaulting several individuals and killed another during a weekend incident
Deputies: Sumter Student Threatened School Shooting
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County Deputies say a 13 year old Chestnut Oaks Middle School student will have to go to family court for threatening to, "Shoot down the school." Investigators say she wrote…
Columbia Fire On Scene of Cut Natural Gas Line off Harbison Blvd.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday afternoon Columbia Fire officials responded to a cut natural gas line at Harbison Blvd & Bower Pkwy. Fire officials closed the intersection at the 150-250 Harbison Blvd and 1000 block of Bower Pkwy closed, say officials. Columbia…
Richland Library to Offer Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying Households
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Do you need help with your taxes? The Richland County Library is teaming up with the Cooperative Ministry to offer community members free tax preparation. The Free tax preparation is for households making $54,000 or less,…
City of Columbia Holds Groundbreaking for Veranda at North Main
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday, City leaders, along with the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of new apartment units. City leaders say the new apartments will be located off North Main Street in the 37 hundred…
Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up
[gtxvideo vid='bsqwDZz7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bsqwDZz7.jpg' vtitle='Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The 3rd Annual Lexington County Chili Cook Off spiced things up Sunday, all for a good cause. Dozens of people came out to the tasty event…
Veteran's Town Hall Planned for Orangeburg
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…
An Arrest in Gaston Shooting
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is charged for attempted murder in a shooting on Havenwood Drive Saturday in Gaston, according to Lexington County Deputies. The suspect, Michael Parker, 37 is accused of shooting one person and assaulting two others following an argument.…
Police Arrest Woman Accused of Hitting 3 Men With Car
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of injuring three men during a hit and run Saturday night. Adriane Theresa Kempinski is charged with Hit and Run Involving Great Bodily Injury, Two Counts of Hit and Run Involving Minor Injury, Three…
Deputies Arrest Man accused of Beating, Sexually Assaulting 85-Year-Old Woman
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted an 85-year-old woman. Deputies arrested Marquille Rondale Livingston, 36, on Saturday and charged him with burglary 1st, criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and petit larceny. Sheriff Leon…
USC Law School Students Help those in Need with Free Tax Preparation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some students at the University of South Carolina are helping those in need get their taxes done, for free. USC Law students will provide the free help to low-income and elderly South Carolinians through the Internal Revenue…
Cab Driver And Teen Die After Shootout Inside Cab
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two people are dead following an argument over cab fare Saturday Morning. A teen and a Blue Ribbon cab driver shot each other inside of the vehicle after arriving at their destination on Johnson Avenue, according to police. Marques A.…
16-Year-Old Facing Murder Charges in Connection to Benedict Street Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Cisco Knightner. Knightner died from a gunshot wound to the head after an argument broke out between the teens at a home on…
Police Investigate After 2 Teens Killed in Overnight Shootings
The Columbia Police Department is investigating two deadly overnight shootings involving teenagers. The first incident occurred Saturday shortly after midnight in the at 6200 block of Benedict Street. Police say, a teen suspect, who turned himself in to officers, is…
City of Columbia Looking For Volunteers to Conduct Survey
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants…
Fur-Ever Pet Adoption Special Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a furry friend this Valentine's Day? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Shelters are hosting a Fur-Ever Yours pet adoption special which ends Saturday. The specials includes an adoption fee of $14 ending on February 17, 2018.…
