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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…

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.

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…

Homeowners face HOA fines for flying Israeli flag

[gtxvideo vid='DNTVA7FQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DNTVA7FQ.jpg' vtitle='Fight over a Flag Flying High'] WEST ASHLEY, SC (WOLO) - A couple in West Ashley near Charleston is fighting their Home Owners Association over an Israeli flag flying on the front of their house. Watch the…

Ivanka Trump Stops in SC

The First Daughter makes a stop in South Carolina to talk about new several issues including the new Child Tax Credit.

City of Columbia to Host Go Red Day Event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is going Red. The city is inviting the public to take part in the Go Red for Women press conference and community photo opportunity. The event will help and support the women affected by…

Fatal Shooting Investigation in West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The West Columbia Police Department is working a fatal shooting off Platt Springs Road. The shooting took place Friday afternoon. According to West Columbia Police, one person is dead. This is a developing story. We have…

More than 200 Students sick at Upstate School

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ More than 200 students have fallen ill due to a stomach bug that's ravaged a South Carolina elementary school. Local media outlets report an extra nurse has been brought in to help tend to students and…

Gas Prices Up in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are up slightly. According to GasBuddy, the average gasoline price in Columbia has risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, the average drivers are paying is $2.30 a gallon. The national…

City of Columbia to Host Homebuyer Workshop

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In the market for a new home? The City of Columbia wants to help with your home buying process. Columbia's Community Development Department will host a Homebuyer Workshop Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside…

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