Family of 5 Receives Keys to Rebuilt Home Following 2015 Floods
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A family of 5 who were left without a place to call home because of the 2015 floods, was handed the key to a fresh start on Wednesday. "It's not…
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Authorities ID man found dead in 18-wheeler
[gtxvideo vid='gJnLlYza' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gJnLlYza.jpg' vtitle='Authorities ID man found dead in 18-wheeler'] KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities have identified a man found dead inside the cab of an 18-wheeler Monday. According to the Kershaw County Coroner's Office, Carlton Brooks, 49, of…
Flu Outbreak Temporarily Closes School
The flu outbreak has forced one school to cancel classes for the remainder of the week.
Corrections Officers, Richland Deputies Confiscate Over 800 Phones in County Prisons
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Contraband continues to be an issue in our state prisons, South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling said more than six thousand phones were retrieved…
Dawn Staley defends herself, USC fans amidst allegations from Missouri AD
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley defended the team's fan base on Wednesday, one day after Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk said members of the Tigers women's basketball team were spit on and called a racial slur by fans after a game Sunday in Columbia, South Carolina.
Two South Carolina Representatives React To Being On Train During Accident
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Republican members of Congress are now on their way to the GOP retreat on busses but before they took off, ABC Columbia spoke with two of South Carolina’s…
Update: Man Arrested in Richland Meth Lab Discovery
Deputies say the discovery of an active meth lab in Richland County leaves three people in custody.
Teachers invited to Lexington Two recruitment fair Saturday
Lexington School District Two is hosting a recruitment fair Saturday, February 3 for teachers.
Richland Library Main to reopen its garden level Saturday
Richland Library Main will unveil its newly designed garden level to the public in a grand reopening celebration Saturday, February 3.
Police Find Hundreds of Oranges in Car and SUV
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Carolina Day at the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State House will turn Garnet and Black Wednesday for Carolina Day at the Statehouse. According to USC officials, the annual, one-day event, lets lawmakers know that state support is vital for the University of South Carolina…
Mayor Steve Benjamin Delivers His 8th State of The City Address
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 8th State of The City Address at Columbia College on Tuesday. Benjamin touched on a number of topics like sexual harassment and his vision for…
Lexington Police Search for Shoplifting Suspects
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department is hoping you recognize one of these two suspects accused of having some sticky fingers at a Department store in the 54 hundred block of Sunset Boulevard. Authorities say the duo was…
Senators Stall Personhood Act in Judiciary Committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One controversial topic sparked so much conversation Tuesday, it became the main topic of discussion in legislative committee. Senators from both parties raised questions about the Personhood Act before…
New Smartphones Will Impact Columbia's Police Department
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department is getting smarter. New smartphones will be in the hands of every single officer soon. The Columbia Police Department said using smartphones will improve their…
DREAM Act Now Rally
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Dozens of protestors are hoping Congress will hear their message loud and clear and have gathered outside the South Carolina State house urging Congress to pass the Clean Bill that would protect children and young adults…
Governor Urges SC Residents to Stand During Anthem
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Super Bowl is this Sunday and Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure you take time to honor our nation's flag. Tuesday afternoon the governor issued a proclamation urging South Carolinians to stand when Pink sings the…
Richland County Deputies: Fatal Weekend Shooting Suspect Caught in Miami
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the U.S. Marshal Service has arrested a man wanted in connection to a fatal weekend shooting in Richland County. Deputies say Curtis Hicks was arrested in Miami, Florida. According to Richland…
Comet Bus Routes: Public Hearing on Newly Proposed Routes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a new route on the Comet Bus? The COMET will host a series of public meetings about proposed route changes and expansion in the Northwest Columbia/Irmo corridor. According to a release, the changes include the…
Irmo Police Announce Public Safety Checkpoints
IRMO, SC (WOLO-- The Irmo Police Department has announced they will be conducting a Public Safety Checkpoint this week. According to police, it will take place in the New Friarsgate subdivision on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. During a public safety…
St. Pats Festival Announces Musical Line-Up
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to go green? The annual St Patrick's day Festival in Five Points is gearing up for another year of fun and food and music. The festival is set for Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9am to…
Amplify: City Of Columbia Launches Cultural Plan
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Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Town of Elloree
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Residents in the town of Elloree no longer have to boil their water. According to officials, the town of Elloree and areas serviced by the Elloree Water System is no longer under a boil water advisory. The advisory had been…
Columbia Mayor To Deliver State of the City
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will release his plans for Columbia, for the new year in an address Tuesday. The Mayor will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at…
New Year Resolutions, Ways to Keep Them in 2018
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