[gtxvideo vid='InWmqLu4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/InWmqLu4.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT takes Comments on Malfunction Junction Plans'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Malfunction Junction is getting a complete makeover and many residents say it’s about time. Thursday the SC Department of Transportation held a public hearing to get input…
[gtxvideo vid='nWh9GVBt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nWh9GVBt.jpg' vtitle='Kroger plans to phase out plastic bags by 2025'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Kroger is joining the growing list of companies saying so-long to plastic bags. The grocery chain announced Thursday (8/23) morning that they will phase…
[gtxvideo vid='BpNLRml9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpNLRml9.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Chief Speaks out on K-9 Officer Death'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says a Columbia Police officer used extremely poor judgement when leaving his K-9 partner in a car unattended for hours. K-9…
A children's medication that is used to keep your children healthy is being pulled off store shelves in a voluntary recall after contaminants that could lead to an infection.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia police officer is suspended after he left his K9 partner alone in a car for eight hours. Thursday afternoon Chief Skip Holbrook announced…
Fairfield, SC (WOLO)-- The Fairfield County Coroner has identified the person found shot to death at Drawdy Park in Winnsboro. According to the coroner, Damontay Wheeler, 17, of 405 Forest Hills Drive, Winnsboro, SC was pronounced dead on scene by…
[gtxvideo vid='V0EOOXYn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V0EOOXYn.jpg' vtitle='Tech Company Capgemini to bring 200 jobs to Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tech-giant Capgemini has announced it will be expanding in the Bull Street District in downtown Columbia. The company, on Thursday, announced it will expand, bringing…
Fairfield County Deputies are still investigating a homicide that took place on Wednesday. Authorities say the incident took place late Wednesday night at Drawdy Park, located on 702 8th Street in Winnsboro.
Lexington Police have arrested five suspects accused of multiple car thefts. They were charged with two counts of Theft of Motor Vehicle, two counts of Theft from Motor Vehicle, and four counts of Criminal Conspiracy.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man has been arrested and charged in the death of his infant daughter. News outlets reported that 29-year-old Troy Abraham Wilson of North Charleston was charged Monday night with homicide by child…
[gtxvideo vid='hOaXF8G3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hOaXF8G3.jpg' vtitle='Bucket list flight for a senior']
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state lawmaker wants a federal investigation into "possible illegal activities" by an ousted Tri-County Co-op board. On Wednesday, Rep. Wendy Brawley penned a letter to US Attorney Sherri Lydon.…
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - A staff member at The Citadel is accused of sexual abuse involving a cadet. According to SLED, Kenneth Boes turned himself in to face charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and giving alcohol to a…
[gtxvideo vid='hErYATfb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hErYATfb.jpg' vtitle='Search called off for bodies of victims claimed by seri'] SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) - Deputies in the upstate say they have called off a search for two possible bodies connected to convicted serial killer Todd Kohlhepp. The…
[gtxvideo vid='9mJ8eFXb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9mJ8eFXb.jpg' vtitle='New Pollinator Garden all a-bloom in City of Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There is a lot of buzz around a new garden in Columbia. Wednesday, city officials cut the ribbon on a new 'Pollinator' garden at Hyatt Park.…
[gtxvideo vid='gi8rnvIj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gi8rnvIj.jpg' vtitle='Victim of deadly alligator attack was a kindergarten te'] HILTON HEAD, SC (WOLO) - We're learning more about Cassandra Cline, the woman killed by an alligator this week in South Carolina. The 45-year-old teacher from New York…
[gtxvideo vid='YH2aI6GI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YH2aI6GI.jpg' vtitle='SC Red Cross Sending 3 Members to Hawaii for Hurricane'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Three members of the South Carolina Red Cross are headed to Hawaii, ahead of Hurricane Lane. The Red Cross says the disaster responders will help…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The highly contagious measles virus is now confirmed in the Palmetto State. This is the first confirmed case in the state this year and the Department of Health and Environmental…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington police are looking for a man they say inappropriately touched a woman in Target on Sunset Blvd. Investigators say on August 10th the suspect approached the woman and began touching her on her inner thigh. When…
[gtxvideo vid='9gXOQpyh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9gXOQpyh.jpg' vtitle='Orangeburg Fugitive Captured'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The U.S. Marshals service says an Orangeburg murder suspect has been captured in Connecticut. Investigators say 23-year-old Andrew Evins was caught hiding out at the Rodeway Inn, in Stratford, and was…
[gtxvideo vid='mPdtHEDl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mPdtHEDl.jpg' vtitle='It's back to School time in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--More students are back in class for their first day of school. On Wednesday, students in Lexington Richland District Five and Richland District Two headed back to…
This morning on Good Morning Columbia, we talked about important fire safety tips for your homes, provided by Red Cross.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you need a good book from the library, you'll have to wait. Today, Wednesday, all Richland Library locations will be closed for a customer service improvement project. You can still renew books and download items online, say…
[gtxvideo vid='waWo8G5C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/waWo8G5C.jpg' vtitle='Rep. Joe Wilson Bus Tour arrives in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Congressman Joe Wilson is making his way around the Palmetto State. Tuesday, the Republican met with area business leaders, rotary club members and local merchants.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One year ago the Capital City watched in amazement as the Midlands turned dark in the middle of the afternoon. Columbia was on what was called the path of totality during the Eclipse. One year ago on…
