Jesus statue gets new home
A statue that sat outside of one Midlands church for more than a decade is moving to a new location.
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USC Political Science Professor Previews Primary Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday, South Carolinians will hit the polls to elect their candidates for November. Experts from USC said these are going to be some really tight races, especially the Governor's…
IHOP is now IHOb; restaurant changes focus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Last week IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, tweeted that it was changing its name to IHOb. Social media was buzzing after the cryptic announcement. Monday (6/11), the restaurant chain finally revealed the mystery the "b"…
Former Hilton Head golf course employee convicted for stealing thousands
A woman will serve four years in prison for stealing more than 10 thousand dollars from her former employer of the course of six years according to prosecutors.
Gun seized from student at Orangeburg County elementary school
Orangeburg County, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a weapon reported on an Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4 campus. Investigators say on Monday morning a handgun was reportedly located after witnesses said a student was…
Toucan Tuesdays Begin at Riverbanks Zoo
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Riverbanks Zoo's "Toucan Tuesdays" start this week. Riverbanks Zoo and Harvest Hope are teaming up for the summer food drive. When you bring two cans of food you can…
City Hosts June 'National Adopt a Shelter Cat' Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and the city of Columbia has a special offer for adoptees. Columbia Animal Services is offering an adoption fee of $10 for all cats over one year of age or…
South Carolina coroners say 3 die in 2 motorcycle crashes
KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (AP)- Two people were killed after being thrown off a motorcycle in Kershaw county Saturday afternoon. Kershaw County Coroner David West says neither rider was wearing a helmet as they headed toward Kershaw on Saturday afternoon. West says…
Body Found by Kayakers Identified as Missing Columbia Man
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-The body found by kayakers along the bank of the Broad River has been identified as a missing Columbia man. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim as 24-year-old Charlie Thomas Nguyen. Watts said Nguyen was…
Male Body recovered from Broad River
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner says the male body that was recovered from Broad River Saturday afternoon could be one of two people who were reported missing in May. "There was…
Devine street reopened after crash
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Devine street has reopened after an accident shut parts of the area down. The 3200 through 3600 block of Devine street was shut down for a few hours while crews and officers worked to restore traffic lights.…
Two Dead after motorcycle crash in Kershaw County
KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Two people were killed after being thrown off a motorcycle in Kershaw county Saturday afternoon. The wreck happened at the intersection of SC Highway 341 and Lockhart road around 4pm. Troopers say the a Chevrolet pickup truck…
Multiple Agencies Working on Recovery After Kayakers find body in Broad River
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Multiple agencies are trying to recover a body that was discovered by Kayakers in the Broad River Saturday. Columbia police, and fire officials are on scene near River Hill Circle trying to recover the body. The Richland County…
Columbia Police Investigate Shooting at Obama Gas Station
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are investigating a shooting that happened at the Obama Gas on Farrow Road. Police say the shooting was between a male clerk and male customer over money.…
Columbia police seek man wanted for domestic violence, assault & battery charges
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A man wanted for domestic violence will now face an additional charge for assaulting another woman. Officers say when Floyd Gholson,39, is found he will be charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature after he…
Gamecocks open Super Regional series against Arkansas Saturday night
The Gamecocks make their 13th trip to the NCAA Super Regionals this weekend, facing No. 5 Arkansas in the Fayetteville Super Regional.
Gloria Williams Sentenced to 18 years
[gtxvideo vid='UOklVMyW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UOklVMyW.jpg' vtitle='Gloria Williams Sentenced to 18 years'] Jacksonville, FL. (WOLO) --- The woman who admitted to taking a newborn baby from a Florida hospital 20 years ago is headed to prison. Gloria Williams was sentenced to 18 years…
Uber wants to gauge drunkenness before picking you up
[gtxvideo vid='o1GDzY3g' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o1GDzY3g.jpg' vtitle='Uber wants to gauge \"drunkness\" before picking you up'] (WOLO) - Uber may soon be able to tell if you've had too much to drink using artificial intelligence. The ridesharing app has published a patent application to…
Riverbanks Zoo moves baby sea turtles into new exhibit
[gtxvideo vid='9s6TezVu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9s6TezVu.jpg' vtitle='Riverbanks Zoo moves baby sea turtles into new exhibit'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Riverbanks Zoo is celebrating World Ocean Day by helping transition baby sea turtles into their new tank now on exhibit. The zoo is also…
Search continues for missing Columbia man
[gtxvideo vid='QoIfRQMn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QoIfRQMn.jpg' vtitle='Search continues for missing Columbia man'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police are looking for a man who has been missing since May 30th. Officials say Charlie Nguyen was last seen as a home on Duke Ave.…
Food truck Friday with CPD
Dozens of people took some time out to stop by the Columbia Police Department to chat, have some good food and even better conversations with those sworn to protect and serve.
Governor McMaster on the campaign trail
[gtxvideo vid='GsgnsipF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GsgnsipF.jpg' vtitle='McMaster campaign trail'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster was on the campaign trail as part of his bus tour. The McMaster for Governor campaign made stops in the low country this afternoon. This comes days…
John Warren meets with potential voters before SC gubernatorial primaries
[gtxvideo vid='QHzblz3S' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QHzblz3S.jpg' vtitle='John Warren campaign'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Today Republican candidate for Governor John Warren was in Chapin for a breakfast meet and greet. Warren met with potential voters and shared his message with the state saying, "They're…
CDC Reports Suicide Rates Increase Nationally, Midlands Groups Say You Can Help Lower The Statistics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- In between Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain’s untimely death, the CDC released a report saying suicide rates in the US are on the rise by 25% nationally, and 38% right…
Mother and son arrested in connection with Newberry County stabbing
[gtxvideo vid='5QM2dPyk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5QM2dPyk.jpg' vtitle='Stabbing arrests'] Newberry County, S.C. (WOLO) - A mother and son face attempted murder charges after an incident near Lake Muarry that happened Wednesday night (6/6). Officials say they have arrested Matthew Jackson, 28, for attempted murder…
