Baby in Dumpster Trial Begins
Trial for mother of newborn found in a dumpster is now underway.
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Homeless Veteran Found Dead Will be Laid To Rest
A man who served his Country in the military was found homeless and dead last week. An area group stepped in and is now ready give him the honorable funeral he earned.
USC Holds #NotOnOurCampus Unity Rally Against Racism
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, the Carolina community came together to take a united stand against racism. Students and staff of USC were very interested in what President Harris Pastides had to say…
Chaos After Amtrak Crash Revealed in 911 Calls
[gtxvideo vid='Aqe3NWYb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Aqe3NWYb.jpg' vtitle='Passenger 911 Calls'] CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- Calls into Lexington County paint a frantic picture for travelers riding through Cayce en route to Miami Sunday. As NTSB investigators continue to search for the exact cause of the deadly…
Update: Missing Sumter woman located in Mississippi
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)- A missing 71-year-old from Sumter is safe and will be reunited with her family. According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Judith Cole was located in Mississippi.…
Tuesday Morning Menu
Good Morning Columbia's Grace Joyal and Alicia Barnes take a look on what's on tap in the Midlands on Tuesday, February 6.
Multi-agency effort nabs man in widespread cigarette theft
A multi-agency effort resulted in an Orangeburg man being charged with stealing cigarettes from Midlands businesses, Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies announced.
Not on Our Campus, USC Tackles Racism
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Headaches, Taking the Pain Away Without a Pill
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Mother of Train Crash Victim Speaks Out
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) - The mother of an Amtrak engineer killed in a crash in South Carolina says he was rattled by another crash less than a year before. Catherine Kempf says her son's train hit a vehicle at a…
Tax Reform in DC Helping SC
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Congressman Joe Wilson says recent tax reform passed in Washington is yielding results right here in the Midlands. Monday morning Wilson stopped by Mooneyhan's auto service in West Columbia to congratulate him on his recent expansion…
3 high school student killed in Laurens Co wreck
[gtxvideo vid='DymcAOFW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DymcAOFW.jpg' vtitle='3 high school student killed in Laurens Co wreck'] LAURENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Three high school students were killed in a head on collision in the upstate Sunday (2/5). The Highway Patrol says the accident happened…
Expecting mother, unborn child identified in fatal wreck
[gtxvideo vid='O05rbH2Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O05rbH2Y.jpg' vtitle='Expecting mother, unborn child identified in fatal wrec'] DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - The Darlington County Coroner's Office released the names of five people killed in an accident over the weekend. The victims included Chikari Douglas-Rouse, 28,…
Health Minute: Never Too Late for a Flu Shot
Columbia, SC (WOLO) This year's flu season is rivaling the worst in recent years, and it's not over yet. the good news is, you still have time to protect yourself. Mary Moloney explains why it's never too late to get…
Missing Sumter Woman Sought
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is hoping you can help them track down a woman who has been missing since Monday morning.
Students at Pine Ridge Middle Send Messages of Hope to Amtrak Survivors
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Right after the Amtrak and CSX trains collided Sunday, Pine Ridge Middle School opened its doors to help survivor. Although all the victims are off the campus, students…
NTSB on Amtrak Train Crash: 'A lot has been done, a lot still needs to be done'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The NTSB has released new details in the Amtrak train crash in Cayce. The NTSB says the event data recorder was recovered from the wreckage. According to the NTSB Chair, 7 seconds before the end of the recorder,…
Sheriff Warns of Child Porn Video Circulating on Facebook
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is urging you to be on the look out for a explicit video that has gone viral.
City of Cayce Mayor Responds to Amtrak Train Crash
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- City of Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, released the following statement Monday, about the Amtrak train collision Sunday morning. "Yesterday, tragedy struck as two trains collided only a few miles from City Hall including the loss of two men,…
Boil Water Advisory for parts of West Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Residents in parts of West Columbia need to boil their water before drinking, due to a water line leak. Residents are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to…
World's Longest Zip Line, Thrill Seekers
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History of Recent Amtrak Crashes
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Make Lucille fur-ever yours during Valentine's adoption special
Both Columbia and Lexington Animal Services are hosting an adoption special, Fur-Ever Yours, from February 12 through 17, in conjunction with Valentine's Day.
Students, families invited to college fair at Camden High School
Camden High School is inviting interested students and their families to a college fair Saturday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Columbia Police Arrest Man in Connection to Deadly Shooting
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting that happened Saturday. Officers say Jennings and the male victim argued before the incident on Beaumont Avenue. Police say when they arrived a male victim was found…
