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NTSB On Scene of Amtrak Crash in Cayce

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The NTSB is on the ground in Lexington County to investigate the Amtrak Train crash in Cayce. The Miami-bound Amtrak train appeared to be on the wrong track when it collided with a freight train early Sunday…

Healthy Super Bowl Eats from DHEC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chicken wings and nachos are staples for many when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday foods, but there are some healthy alternatives and tips for the big game.  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has…

Amtrak Officials Briefing Passengers Following Crash

  Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say Michael Jerew from the Amtrak Raleigh office is now briefing the passengers of the Amtrak crash who are at the reception…

Columbia Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A man wanted for attempted murder is now behind bars. Columbia police arrested Kentrell Thompson Friday night. Officers say on December 5, 2017 Kentrell and his twin brother Kent Thompson…

CPD Investigating Deadly Shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  Columbia Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death on Saturday. The shooting happened at 3000 Beaumont Avenue. Upon arrival police say a male victim was…

Hopkins Fire Sends One Person to Hospital

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- One person has been transported to the hospital following a fire in Hopkins on Saturday. Columbia Fire crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Huntwood Trail…

Man Dies After Being Ejected During Wreck in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One man is dead after being ejected from his car during a crash in Richland County. Coroner Gary Watts said Joshua Weatherford,29, died from blunt trauma to the upper body. Troopers say on Friday Weatherford was…

Karamu Black History Parade and Festival in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can join the city in celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival Saturday.  The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held  at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets. City organizers sat the…

SC Gov Hopeful Accused of Being Slavery Sympathizer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A Republican running for South Carolina governor has been accused of sympathizing with the Confederacy after making comments to a college crowd. Democrats on Friday took Catherine Templeton to task for telling a crowd at Bob…

Baby found in home with fatal overdose victim

[gtxvideo vid='Newt9Ght' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Newt9Ght.jpg' vtitle='Baby found in home with fatal overdose victim'] MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) - Police in Myrtle Beach say a baby was found in a home where two adults overdosed. Christopher Griffin was charged with neglect after investigators…

Hoop it Up Blood Drive

The City of Columbia hosts their annual Hoop it Up Blood Drive in hopes of offering life saving donations when there is a need here in the Midlands.

Go Red For Women

South Carolina pulled out their red to bring awareness to the number one killer of women.

CDC: Flu Season Worsens Nationally

NEW YORK (AP) - It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation's flu report, too: It's gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead. The government's latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week.…

Plant Expansion Expected to Bring 350 Jobs to Calhoun County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Governor's office announced that Zeus Industrial Products is expanding operations in Calhoun County. According to the Governor's office, the $76 million dollar investment is expected to bring 350 jobs, over the next several years.…

City to Hold Black History Month Parade and Festival

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival.  The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets.  This year’s parade…

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