Irmo Police plan Labor Day weekend checkpoints
Labor Day weekend is right around the corner and while you may be ready to hit the road, One area law enforcement agency says they will be out there along with you.
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Republican Benjamin Dunn 'Unofficial' Winner District 20 Runoff
[gtxvideo vid='d3m1pcMQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d3m1pcMQ.jpg' vtitle='RepuBenjamin Dunn Unofficial Winner District 20 Runoff'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The votes are in and voters have chosen the Republican nominee for the District 20 Senate race. On Tuesday, voters elected Attorney Benjamin Dunn, who defeated Minister John…
New Study: No Safe amount of Alcohol
[gtxvideo vid='3AuqmtJh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3AuqmtJh.jpg' vtitle='New Study: No Safe amount of Alcohol'] CNN- One new global study says no amount of alcohol is good for your health. But do experts agree? Here's Reid Binion with this health minute.
Lexington Coroner Hopes to Reunite Items with Loved Ones
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Lexington County Coroner's Office is hoping to reunite items belonging to those who have passed away with their loved ones. Coroner Margaret Fisher says the return of personal items, although difficult and upsetting for families, may…
Father's Voice program helps inmates speak to their children
A special program at Kirkland Correction institute is giving some inmates a chance to speak to the children they left on the outside of prison,
Abused dog "Champ" recovering
A dog tied to a tree for a month and found emaciated is slowly starting to recover at a facility here in the Midlands. Click here to check out Champ and his recovery.
Senator Lindsey Graham's tearful tribute to John McCain on the Senate floor
[gtxvideo vid='YJGOZcCR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YJGOZcCR.jpg' vtitle='U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's Emotional Tribute to McCa'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, ABC NEWS, CNN) - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham took to the floor of the Senate in the nation's capital Tuesday (8/28), to deliver a farewell to…
Deputies searching for W. Columbia fatal shooting suspect
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. are looking for a suspect in an August 24th shooting that left one man dead. Investigators say Jamal Coburn is wanted in connection with the death of Corey Jamison.…
Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff
[gtxvideo vid='p6fDhDwI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p6fDhDwI.jpg' vtitle='Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Workers at some polls say turnout is slow for the District 20 Senate seat runoff. Republicans will choose between Lawyer Benjamin Dunn and Minister John Holler. The…
New Study on E-Cigarettes comes with warnings
If you are trying to put out the butt on your smoking habit, here is something you may want to know. There's a warning for some who are running to e-cigs instead.
Update on Fatal Accident on 1-26 in Orangeburg County
[gtxvideo vid='Z3uOWbP4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z3uOWbP4.jpg' vtitle='Update on Fatal Accident on 1-26 in Orangeburg County'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--We have an update on a deadly crash in Orangeburg County Tuesday morning. It happened around 4am on I-26 Eastbound near mile marker 151, say troopers.…
Donation drive organized in memory of woman killed by gator
ENDWELL, N.Y. (AP) - The family and friends of a teacher from upstate New York killed while protecting her dog from an attacking alligator last week are fundraising to buy school supplies for needy children. Forty-five-year-old Cassandra Cline was dragged…
Troopers investigate fatal collision on I-26 East at mile marker 151
South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers say both lanes are blocked on I-26 East bound at mile marker 153 due to an accident in Orangeburg County.
Runoff race for District 20 seat takes place today
It's election day and many of you are heading to the polls to have your voice heard for the Senate District 20 seat that's up for grabs.
SC Hurricane Mathew Recovery still going strong, nearly two years later says agency
[gtxvideo vid='bEjoFwC0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bEjoFwC0.jpg' vtitle='SC Hurricane Mathew Recovery nearly two years later'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ut has been almost two years since Hurricane Matthew made landfall in South Carolina, and the State Disaster Recovery Office says they never stopped working. According…
Bicyclists hit and killed identified
The Richland County Coroner releases the name of the bicyclist struck and killed over the weekend along Hardscrabble Road.
Dominion Energy kicks off series of meet-and-greets in Newberry
NEWBERRY,SC (WOLO)- Dominion Energy representative answered some questions from SCANA customers on Monday about the potential merger. The Virginia based company kicked off the series of meetings at the Newberry Opera House. "It's important to us to be invested in…
Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain
[gtxvideo vid='amvJzPlz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/amvJzPlz.jpg' vtitle='Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain'] ABC NEWS--Two days after Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 - his family is releasing details about his funeral plans. The senator will Lie in State at…
Red Delicious loses US title as favorite apple
[gtxvideo vid='szviyfHo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/szviyfHo.jpg' vtitle='Red Delicious loses title as US favorite'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - After half a century on top, "Red Delicious" is no longer the most produced apple in the United States. According to the US Apple Association, America's…
Lexington looks for families of deceased to return unclaimed property
The Lexington County coroner is hoping she can help reunite people with their deceased loved one unclaimed property. Here's how you can find out if you have a family member on the list.
Body left to rot in funeral home for years
Two men are facing charges for desecrating human remains at a funeral home Spartanburg. Find out what police say they did with a corpse that could land them in prison.
City of Columbia Launches 'Blue Bike" bike share project
[gtxvideo vid='nLdEAbQq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nLdEAbQq.jpg' vtitle='City Launches 'Blue Bike" bike share project'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--On Moonday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with City officials, held the pre-launch for a new bike share program in Columbia. It's called "Blue Bike". Blue-Cross-Blue Shield has…
Live: Dominion Energy representative on proposed Merger with SCANA
[gtxvideo vid='mdvfEDea' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mdvfEDea.jpg' vtitle='Live: Dominion Energy representative on propsed Merger'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The company hoping to merge with SCANA hopes to win over utility customers with a meet and greet. Representatives from Dominion Energy are holding a meet and greet…
Former Gov. Riley participates in prison reading program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former South Carolina governor is participating in a program that officials hope helps keep inmate fathers in touch with their children. The Department of Corrections says former Gov. Dick Riley is spending time at Kirkland…
CPD searching for Dutch Square Mall burglary suspect
Columbia Police need your help to identify this suspect accused of robbing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry at Dutch Square Mall this month.
