Teen Found Shot to Death
Richland Deputies respond to a shots fire call only to discover a teen shot to death in the front yard of his home.
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Update: 3 Alarm Fire Consumes Sumter Warehouse
Sumter County Fire officials continue working to fight a massive warehouse blaze that broke out early Friday morning.
Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers
[gtxvideo vid='nRG3mjvH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nRG3mjvH.jpg' vtitle='Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State wildlife officials are asking anglers to throw back a certain fish. The Department of Natural Resources says if you're fishing and you catch a Spotted Seatrout,…
Family Hopes Cash Reward Will Help Catch Sumter Killer
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-- Around 10:30 Saturday morning a man was found dead outside of a church in Sumter. Now, his family is pleading for the community’s help in finding his killer. The Sumter…
USC Seniors Host Clothing Drive to Keep the Homeless Warm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This cold winter season we are experiencing is warming the hearts of some University of South Carolina seniors. What started off as a normal coffee run earlier this…
Kasey Alia Starts GoFundMe for Slain, Injured York Co. Officers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- You can help the family of slain York County Deputy Mike Doty as well as the other officers injured in Tuesday morning's ambush. Kassy Alia, founder of Heroes in Blue and wife of slain Forest Acres Police…
Irmo's Savannah McCaskill drafted #2 overall in NWSL Draft
Former South Carolina striker Savannah McCaskill was selected by the Boston Breakers with the No. 2 overall pick in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Job Offer Scams Victim Out of Thousands
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning job seekers of a scam aimed at getting their bank account information for employment.
School and Business Delays- Winter Weather Latest
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Winter Weather, here is a list of School Closings and Delays for Thursday, January 18th. DELAYS The Babcock Center, 2 Hour Delay Kershaw County Schools, 2 Hour Delay Lexington School Dist. One, 2 Hour Delay…
Potential Ice Issue for Morning Commute: Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Snow fell in the Midlands Wednesday, with little accumulation, but in some parts, the snow could stick, causing Black ice for the early morning commute Thursday. Black ice takes place when any remaining moisture on the roadways,…
Trooper Shares Tips to Keep You and Your Car Safe if You Run Across Black Ice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Transportation will be working hard to make sure drivers are safe but the threat of black ice still looms. "These puddles you…
Breaking: York County Officer shot during Ambush Dies
YORK CO, SC (WCCB) (WOLO)-- The York County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday night that Detective Michael R. Doty passed away after being shot early Tuesday morning while responding to a domestic violence call. Doty was among four law enforcement officers that were ambushed during…
A Lifetime of Smoking Could Cost 1.2 Million, Study
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Millions are Told to Stay Off Roads, Winter Weather
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SC Lawmakers End Session Early Due to Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The winter weather has ended the second week of South Carolina's legislative session early. Both the House and Senate decided to cancel their Wednesday and Thursday sessions because of snow in central and western South Carolina.…
Dominion Energy Presents Merger Proposal In Front Of House Committee, One Condition Could Be Deal Breaker
[gtxvideo vid='uzlsrt6W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uzlsrt6W.jpg' vtitle='HOUSE DOMINION'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Dominion Energy was back at the statehouse Wednesday, mapping out their merger proposal to the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee. The hearing went on for about four hours, but some house…
At Least Five Deaths in South Blamed on Winter Weather
ATLANTA (AP) - At least five deaths are being blamed on cold weather in the South. In central Georgia, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the driver of a Ford Mustang hit an icy spot on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning…
Richland One to Host Job Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland School District One is looking for new staff. Richland One’s Annual Job Fair will be held Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. It will take place at the Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry…
Light Dusting of Snow in Parts of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Wednesday mid-morning many in the Midlands began to see a light dusting of snow. In Northwest Richland County the snow could be seen lightly covering roofs and decks. The snow, however, by mid…
City of Columbia Winter Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is experiencing winter weather, with some areas seeing snow Wednesday. As temperatures drop and roads get slick, it's important to keep winter safety driving tips in mind. The City of Columbia has shared some safety…
Drugs Seized at Richland Home
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Midlands Gang Task Force seized drugs, stolen weapons, a large amount of ammunition and bullet-proof vests while conducting a search Tuesday. Everything you see here was found in a home on the 21-hundred block of…
Columbia Strip Club Goes up in Flames
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department battled a blaze at a Midlands Strip Club Wednesday morning. Crews arrived to the Platinum Plus Strip Club located in the 300 block Jacob Road…
Winter Weather-School Closings and Delays
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Winter Weather, here is a list of School Closings and Delays for Thursday, January 18th. DELAYS The Babcock Center, 2 Hour Delay Bethesda Christan School, 2 Hour Delay Fairfield County Schools, 2 Hour Delay Felton…
SC DOT Activates Winter Weather Call Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the winter weather potential for South Carolina and parts of the Midlands, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has activated its winter weather web page to provide road information and other resources to help residents…
Silva powers Gamecocks past no. 18 Kentucky, 76-68
Chris Silva tied his career high with 27 points and South Carolina rallied from 14-points down in the second half to top No. 18 Kentucky 76-68 on Tuesday night.
