Senators Agree to Take Up Governor Vetoes Next Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-The road to better buses just got a little longer after legislators put on the brakes in the Senate Wednesday. Senators are asking representatives to go back and take a…
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Hopkins Shooting Highlights Domestic Violence And Suicide In Richland County
[gtxvideo vid='kW3A1ElT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kW3A1ElT.jpg' vtitle='hopkins folo'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, Richland County Sheriff Lott shared Leonard Bradley the deputy coroner for Richland County took his own life after a domestic dispute. Coroner Gary Watts and Sheriff Lott say they are working…
Gamecocks sign recruit, allegedly, tied to FBI probe
A five-star recruit is set to join the Gamecocks, but not without a ton of controversy.
Mother, sister charged in disabled man's death
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LIVE: RCSD Sheriff to give update on deadly shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Coroner Gary Watts are giving an update of a death investigation. CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE The shooting occurred yesterday afternoon. According to Sheriff Lott, Levi Brown was in his…
Father Accused of Causing Permanent Brain Damage in Infant Daughter
Columbia father accused of abusing his infant daughter so severely, medical professionals say he left the 10 month old with permanent brain damage.
Thanks for Giving the Gift of Life at ABC Columbia Blood Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -Thanks to generous donors at the ABC Columbia/Red Cross annual Blood Drive, lives will be saved. We are thankful to the nearly 100 people who joined us at The Plex at the Village at Sandhill on Tuesday.…
Manning family of five recovers from house fire; Red Cross reminds of season's dangers
A family of five in Manning is recovering after their home on Bethel Highway was damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon, Red Cross South Carolina said.
Richland County Council re-elects chair, vice chair
Richland County Council re-elected its chair and vice chair Tuesday night, in its first meeting of 2018.
Councilman's Proposal Could Close Columbia Bars at 2AM
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Your favorite bar could close earlier if one city councilman's proposal passes. Councilman Howard Duvall's proposed ordinance could eliminate the city's extended hours permit which allows some bars to stay…
South Carolina Representatives Vote to Override Governor's Veto and Use Excess Lottery Money For School Buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The legislative session officially kicked off Tuesday. Governor McMaster and lawmakers both said they want to make school buses safer around our state but they have two different…
New Year Blood Drive will save 204 lives
[gtxvideo vid='3TSagB3s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3TSagB3s.jpg' vtitle='New Year Blood Drive will save 204 lives'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Nearly one hundred people came to donate blood Tuesday (1/9) at the Plex Indoor Complex at the Village at Sandhill. The Red Cross tells us…
Obama Gas Station Owner, Tax Evasion Charges
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Local City Bus Hits Sinkhole
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Hopkins Shooting Kills Richland County Coroner Employee, Injures Another
Hopkins, SC (WOLO)-- Parents were on alert Tuesday afternoon after Hopkins Middle School was placed on lockdown following a nearby shooting where one person was found dead and another injured. Richland…
Mother, Daughter Charged in Death of Disabled Man
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A Gaston woman and her daughter are facing charges in connection with the death of the woman's disabled son. Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say Candie Shearin, 45, and 2Tara Shearin are charged with…
Come join us at the New Year Blood Drive!
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Injuries Reported after Bus Hits Sinkhole
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- There were reports of injuries after a city bus ran into a sinkhole Tuesday morning. Columbia police say it happened around 11:30 on Lucious Rd. The extent of any injuries was…
1 pint and 1 hour can save 3+ lives
Today's weather is great and it's always a great day to help save a life
Owner of Obama Gas Station Charged with Tax Evasion
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The owner of one of the Midlands more uniquely named convenience stores is charged with tax evasion. A spokesperson for the State Department of Revenue says Murad Alhanik, owner of the Obama Gas Station on N. Main St.…
Road reopened following gas leak
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Meet us at Plex Indoor Sports and give the gift of life
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Midlands AmeriCorps programs invite residents to Day of Service
Midlands AmeriCorps groups are coming together for a day of service to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Columbia mayor, council members sworn in Tuesday
Columbia's recently re-elected mayor and city council members will be sworn in during a ceremony Tuesday night at City Hall.
Dominion Energy VP Explains What The Merger With SCANA Means For Customers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- SCE&G customers who have shelled out billions of dollars for a failed nuclear construction project could soon get a payback. Dominion Energy recently announced a merger with SCANA and said…
