Orangeburg School Threats Being Investigated
Two Orangeburg High Schools are the latest target of violent threats that are now being investigated by the Orangeburg Sheriff's Office and SLED
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Columbia residents share thoughts on proposal to stop alcohol sales at 2 a.m.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate on scaling back the hours of operation for bars in Columbia continued Tuesday as a city council committee held a public hearing. Residents from neighborhoods around…
USC Researcher Among A Few Selected To Testify In Congress About Opioid Epidemic
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Dr. Christina Andrews is in the middle of a five-year study looking at how the Affordable Care Act gave people access to substance abuse treatment, which she said is…
Senate Committee Advances 'Abortion' Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)---South Carolina senators have advanced a bill that would likely ban all abortions in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 Tuesday to advance a bill that says…
New Senior Living Facility Headed to North Main
[gtxvideo vid='KAxL4wmv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KAxL4wmv.jpg' vtitle='New Senior Living Facility Headed to N. Main'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Seniors looking to relocate will soon have a new option in the Midlands. On Monday, Columbia City leaders broke ground on Veranda on North Main. When…
KCSO: Victim remains in critical condition after being beat with firewood, one in custody
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Quenterio Wilson turned himself in to authorities at the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office on February 15 following what investigators say was the brutal beating of two victims. One suspect still…
Viral Post Shows 'Special Needs' People Are Individuals Too
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- "Quite a jokester, he loves to laugh," Adrianna McCullar described her younger brother. Reuben holds the title Happiness Coordinator at his big sister, Adrianna’s office, and for…
Minor injuries reported in school bus accident in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Highway Patrol and Lexington County officials responded to the scene of a school bus accident in Lexington County. According to County of Lexington officials, the accident happened…
How to Fight Opiod Addiction in SC
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South Carolina Officials Arrest 4, Accused of Intimidating Witnesses
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina authorities say they were investigating a murder when they also arrested four women on charges of assault and intimidating witnesses. A spokesman for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Offices says investigators were still on the…
Local Church Partners With Law Enforcement to Combat Sex Trafficking
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A local Church partnered with law enforcement to give residents tips on how to fight Sex Trafficking in the Midlands. Attacking sex trafficking that was the goal at Bethlehem…
Bull Street Project Making Progress, Brings Global Companies To The Area
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- According to the project manager the project is are right on schedule. They are coming up on four years in progress but already they have global companies coming…
Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food
[gtxvideo vid='ayqc5Yd7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ayqc5Yd7.jpg' vtitle='Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food'] (WOLO) - A drug designed to kill animals was found in canned dog food causing the latest recall. JM Smucker announced the recall this week. Four brands are…
Lexington Sheriff investigating potential threat at Chapin High
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced Monday (2/9) night that it is investigating a potential threat made at Chapin High. Few details have been released regarding the circumstances of the threat. The agency says it's been…
Gaffney "Peachoid" Vandalized
An iconic roadside attraction is getting a little too much attention from the wrong people leading officials to block it off.
Man Arrested in Accidental Shooting
A young man is behind bars after authorities say he accidentally shot and killed his friend with handling a rifle.
Fairfield District Honors Chorus to Perform at Carnegie Hall in March
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly 700 miles away from home, a group of students from Winnsboro are getting ready to make an impression on one of the world's most renowned stages. Students…
Gaston Shooting Suspect Arrested
Lexington Deputies arrest a man accused of assaulting several individuals and killed another during a weekend incident
Deputies: Sumter Student Threatened School Shooting
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County Deputies say a 13 year old Chestnut Oaks Middle School student will have to go to family court for threatening to, "Shoot down the school." Investigators say she wrote…
Columbia Fire On Scene of Cut Natural Gas Line off Harbison Blvd.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday afternoon Columbia Fire officials responded to a cut natural gas line at Harbison Blvd & Bower Pkwy. Fire officials closed the intersection at the 150-250 Harbison Blvd and 1000 block of Bower Pkwy closed, say officials. Columbia…
Richland Library to Offer Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying Households
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Do you need help with your taxes? The Richland County Library is teaming up with the Cooperative Ministry to offer community members free tax preparation. The Free tax preparation is for households making $54,000 or less,…
City of Columbia Holds Groundbreaking for Veranda at North Main
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday, City leaders, along with the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of new apartment units. City leaders say the new apartments will be located off North Main Street in the 37 hundred…
Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up
[gtxvideo vid='bsqwDZz7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bsqwDZz7.jpg' vtitle='Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The 3rd Annual Lexington County Chili Cook Off spiced things up Sunday, all for a good cause. Dozens of people came out to the tasty event…
Veteran's Town Hall Planned for Orangeburg
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Dorn VA is planning a Veteran's Town Hall meeting February 27. According to officials, the town hall will be primarily for Veterans living in the Orangeburg area. The event is set for 11 a.m. in the Orangeburg County…
An Arrest in Gaston Shooting
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is charged for attempted murder in a shooting on Havenwood Drive Saturday in Gaston, according to Lexington County Deputies. The suspect, Michael Parker, 37 is accused of shooting one person and assaulting two others following an argument.…
