COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Students from Kenya get an incredible opportunity and end up right here in Columbia. For nearly 6 years, the group Artists for Africa has brought kids from Kenya to…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff's Department have arrested two of the three suspects wanted in connection to a Home Depot robbery. Deputies have charged Antonio Franklin Cunningham Jr.,28, and Brandon Sherad Vereen 32, with shoplifting greater then…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for History Day at the South Carolina State Museum on Saturday, July 21. During the event you can discover how the museum collects artifacts and creates exhibits, meet historians, explore the museum behind-the-scenes and more. Here…
The South Carolina Department of Employment releases promising numbers for the State's jobless rate.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, the Federal Trade Commission and charity regulators from every state in announcing “Operation Donate with Honor,” a crackdown against fraudulent…
[gtxvideo vid='LJalVWqz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LJalVWqz.jpg' vtitle='Riverbanks Lion Cubs'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Three lion cubs at the Riverbanks Zoo officially have names! Nearly 14,000 people voted in an online poll and the results are in. The name with the most votes was…
[gtxvideo vid='EpzHgVUs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EpzHgVUs.jpg' vtitle='Ft. Jackson New Command Sgt. Major'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Fort Jackson officially welcomed a new Command Sergeant Major Friday (7/20). The Army training center welcomed Command Sergeant Major Jerimiah Gan in the change of responsibility ceremony.…
[gtxvideo vid='9cpJXYI4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9cpJXYI4.jpg' vtitle='SOUTHERN SHIELD'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Operation Southern Shield unites local and state law enforcement agencies to bring the number of fatal car accidents to zero. If you are planning on being on South Carolina roads this weekend make…
Richland County Deputies say an armed and dangerous fugitive who was wanted for an armed burglary in June was arrested without incident last night.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking for a furry friend, the City of Columbia Animal Services’ is offering a summer adoption special. The Dog & Cat Days of Summer Adoption Special runs July 16–21, 2018. All cats and dogs will…
An area park closed for routine maintenance, reopens to the public.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Students from Kenya get an incredible opportunity and end up right here in Columbia. For nearly 6 years, the group Artists for Africa has brought kids from…
[gtxvideo vid='pRpV7GLS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pRpV7GLS.jpg' vtitle='Thousands of dollars of boat parts stolen'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Someone stole thousands of dollars worth of boat parts and police need your help tracking them down. Columbia Police say the person pictured above stole two…
Members of the USC football team are getting ready to crack open a book and plenty of smiles as they get ready to encourage some area kids to enjoy the life long love of reading, even in the summer.
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The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them find a man they consider armed and dangerous.
Get ready to shop! A new Lowes store is now open for business in Forest Acres.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you to visit Riverfront Park during the day, you'll need to make some different plans. According to the City of Columbia, the park will be closed Thursday, July 19 for vegetation treatment along the Columbia Canal. According…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The 2018 USA Basketball Women’s National Team, led by South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley will tip-off its journey to the 2018 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Columbia, SC. Fans will have the opportunity to…
[gtxvideo vid='s0movzdn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s0movzdn.jpg' vtitle='Williams Brice Stadium to sell alcohol during concert e'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Alcohol will soon be sold at Williams Brice Stadium but only during certain events. A food vendor applied to sell alcohol at the stadium…
One SC vacation spot is reportedly seeing an increase om shark sightings.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- "If I could strangle him, I’d strangle him… but I can’t. But what we can do is arrest him. And that’s what we did," Sheriff Lott said about…
Springdale, S.C. (WOLO)--Springdale Police are looking for a man they say robbed the Quick Trip 3 Mobile Gas Station Wednesday morning. Investigators say they responded to the Platt Springs Rd. business around 11:30 am in reference to an armed robbery.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Slow down, that's the message from police and highway patrol officers across the Southeast. This week local law enforcement is putting the brakes on fast drivers and ramping up efforts to stop speeders. They're calling it "Operation Southern…
(WOLO) Water Pik is recalling electric toothbrushes due to a fire hazard. The company is recalling nearly four thousand of its Sonic-Fusion Flossing Toothbrushes. According to Water Pik, the following models have been recalled: Name of Product Model Serial/Lot Numbers…
