Woman, 34, identified as victim of fatal I-26 crash
A 34-year-old woman was identified as the driver of a car that left the roadway and struck a tree just before 2 a.m. on Interstate 26.
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DHEC: Flu Death Toll Rises in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The death toll from the flu continues to rise in South Carolina. This week Department of Health and Environmental Control officials announced 23 more people have died bringing the total to 151, since October, in the state…
Detention Officer accused of being aggressor in assault on inmate
A corrections officer is on the other side of the law, accused of being the aggressor during an incident at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Report: USC, Clemson Players Among Those Who Took Money
z Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, Yahoo)--A Yahoo Sports report released Friday morning reveals the names and dollar amounts allegedly taken by college basketball players from NBA Agent Andy Miller. The documents containing the names were seized during an FBI raid of…
For the love of horses: EQUUS Film Festival rides into Camden this weekend
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) - The EQUUS Film Festival takes over Camden this weekend. The festival features film screenings, panels and workshops, all devoted to horses and the people who love them. Good…
Groundbreaking Today for New Dorn VA Parking Garage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More parking will soon be on the way at the Dorn VA. The medical center is set to break ground on a new 270 space parking garage. According to officials, the ground breaking will be the first…
"Lawyers were involved weeks ago": the latest on Dawn Staley's feud with Missouri
On Thursday, South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley filed a lawsuit against University of Missouri Athletics Director Jim Sterk after a more than three-week public battle between both parties.
Comet Black History Tour
As Black History Month gets ready to wrap up, you can take a tour around Columbia to learn more about the African American figures, events, and neighborhoods here in the Capital during a bus tour.
Driver Sentenced in DOT Deadly AX
An Aiken man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a hit and run accident authorities say claimed the lives of two SC Department of Transportation workers.
Mother of Sandy Hook Shooting Victim Speaks on School Safety Solutions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Michele Gay said this recent shooting is bringing up painful memories but she is pleased with the efforts of people in South Carolina and others nationally to find…
Suspect Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Elderly Columbia Women, Sheriff Says
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott said the Richland County Forensic Lab is to thank for getting someone he calls a 'monster' off the streets. Marquille Livingston is charged…
SEC Fines Missouri Athletics Director Jim Sterk Amid Dawn Staley Civil Suit
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has fined Missouri Athletic Director Jim Sterk $25,000 and mandated a Conference led review of South Carolina's game management procedures and visiting team security. This, in the wake of a civil lawsuit filed Thursday…
USC Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley Files Civil Lawsuit Against Missouri AD
University of South Carolina Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley has filed a $75, 000 civil lawsuit against The University of Missouri’s athletic director.
Phase Two of Cayce Riverwalk Re-Opens Thursday
CAYCE, SC ( WOLO) -- Cayce officials are hosting a grand re-opening of Phase II of the Cayce Riverwalk. According to City leaders, in June of 2015, the Riverland Park area was flooded by the rising Congaree River and during…
City of Columbia to Host Black History Heritage Ball
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place Sunday, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park. The event is open…
Uber Now Has New Rates to Encourage Fitness
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Dolly Parton Gives Back
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Dorn VA to Break Ground on New Parking Garage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for more parking at the Dorn VA. The medical center on, Friday, will break ground on a new 270 space parking garage. According to officials, the ground breaking will be the first phase of a…
A chili cook-off that will make history comes to the Music Farm
[gtxvideo vid='bLebsML2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bLebsML2.jpg' vtitle='Historic BBQ'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--On Saturday, put on your best stretchy pants, pick up an industrial size bottle of Tums and several sticks of gum...you just might need them all. That is, of course, if you are…
Study Says Abandoned Reactor Parts Worth $860 million
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A study says the parts for two nuclear reactors abandoned during construction in South Carolina last year could be worth more than $860 million. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the study was prepared by…
HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION: Gamecocks top Georgia for second-straight win
Wesley Myers scored 15 points and made five of South Carolina's 13 3-pointers as the Gamecocks beat Georgia 66-57 on Wednesday night.
USC Unveils Statue of First African-American Professor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A piece of history now stands tall on the University of South Carolina's campus. The first African-American professor at USC was honored Wednesday in a special unveiling. The monumental moment…
Mayors from across the country meet in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='JBG4sNzX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JBG4sNzX.jpg' vtitle='Mayors from across the country meet in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Mayors and business leaders from across the country are meeting in Columbia this week. "Accelerator for America" seeks to replicate successful local initiatives from city…
Future Farmers of America Appreciation Day
Hundreds of future farmers converged on to the Statehouse grounds to make sure the state continues agricultural success.
Snapchat School Threat
A Student reports yet another threat this time posted to the app Snapchat.
