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Tip Leads to Drug Arrests

Richland County Deputies say a tip lands seven people behind bars.

Suspected Kidnapper Heads to Charleston for Arraignment

The man accused of kidnapping 4 year old Heidi Todd has his first day in court.

Columbia Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Pays for Kids to See Black Panther

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Marvel's Black Panther is on pace to be a huge blockbuster, shattering pre-sale ticket records and leaving theaters with few tickets left on opening weekend. Luckily for some…

Rumors Spark Heightened Security at Both Kershaw and Fairfield County Schools

Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday, Fairfield and Kershaw county schools had added security because of a possible threat, but after investigations, both counties determined it was just a rumor.…

Solicitor Asks Judge to Reconsider Quinn Sentence

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State Solicitor David Pascoe is appealing former State Representative Richard Quinn's sentence on a misconduct in office charge. According to documents filed afternoon, Solicitor Pascoe is asking the judge to reconsider because of what he calls the court's…

Deputies search for attempted murder suspect

Deputies are searching for a suspect now identified in a February 2nd shooting.

Deputies: Student Threatened to "Shoot Up" School

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies say a teenager is accused of threatening to "shoot up" a school on social media. Investigators say Kameron Hilliard turned himself in this morning. Deputies say he made the threat against Westwood High…

U.S. SC Jobs Report : Slight Increase in Unemployment

[gtxvideo vid='z2ce9ykw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z2ce9ykw.jpg' vtitle='U.S. SC Jobs Report'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In the latest jobs report, South Carolina saw a slight increase in unemployment... but a rise in job openings. The SC Department of Employment and Workforce says the unemployment rate…

Police Officers Take Gamecock Polar Plunge

[gtxvideo vid='Abw3XQ4s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Abw3XQ4s.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Take Polar Plunge'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia and USC Police were busy jumping at a chance to get wet for a good cause. Thursday officers took the 2018 Gamecock Polar Plunge into the Maxcy Gregg pool.…

Columbia Fire Receives Grant for Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors

[gtxvideo vid='rPrraXcZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rPrraXcZ.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Fire Dept. Receives Grant for Smoke Detectors'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A big boost this week for Columbia Fire safety... The Columbia Fire Department received a grant that will provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to senior citizens in…

HIGHLIGHTS: (8) Gamecocks use strong third quarter to beat (20) Georgia, 77-65

Tyasha Harris scored 20 points, A'Ja Wilson added a double-double and No. 8 South Carolina used an overwhelming advantage at the free-throw line to beat No. 20 Georgia 77-65 on Thursday night.

Burglars drink victim's RC Cola and cook chicken wings while ransacking home

[gtxvideo vid='tfYGJ4lA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tfYGJ4lA.jpg' vtitle='Home burglars drink victim's RC Cola and chicken wings'] ROCK HILL, SC (WOLO) - Police in Rock Hill say a couple of burglars raided a victim's kitchen during a weekend break-in. Investigators say the suspects cooked chicken…

NTSB report points to "human decision making" as likely cause

[gtxvideo vid='EaJ52thu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EaJ52thu.jpg' vtitle='NTSB report points to \"human decision making\" as cause'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The NTSB has released a report on the deadly Amtrak train crash in Cayce this month. In the report, the NTSB states "the evidence…

"Something special about Opening Day": Mark Kingston era begins Friday

The University of South Carolina baseball team begins its 126th season and the first under new head coach Mark Kingston this weekend as the Gamecocks welcome VMI to Founders Park.

Fighting A Silent Killer

The Columbia Fire Department gets help for their Hopkins seniors as they continue their fight against a silent killer.

Life After the Legislature. Rick Quinn Jr. Hopes to Clear His Name After Probation Sentence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Former Representative Rick Quinn Jr. said he wants to clear the air being sentenced to a year of probation fora statutory misconduct of office charge. Quinn maintains the…

Midlands Community Reacts To Florida Shooting

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- You can hear it in conversation and see it all over social media; people are grieving with those affected by yesterday’s shooting in Florida. People here in the Midlands are…

Richland Deputies Seeking Stalking Suspect

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Richland County are looking for Antwon Boatwright. Investigators say he is wanted for stalking. According to deputies they responded on January 26th to a call in reference to Boatwright making numerous recorded threats to the…