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WATCH: Gamecocks smash No. 3 Ole Miss, 13-5 in series-opener
The University of South Carolina's bats came alive behind multi-hit nights from Madison Stokes, Justin Row, and Hunter Taylor on Friday night (May 4) to take game one of the series from No. 4 Ole Miss, 13-5, in front of 7,559 fans at Founders Park. The Gamecocks improve to 27-18 (12-10 SEC) on the year while Mark Kingston picks up his 300th career win as a head coach.
Teacher accused of telling student to commit suicide
A Columbia mother says she has pulled her 8 year old out of a Montessori school after she claims a teacher told her daughter to kill herself.
Orangeburg man charged after two incidents involving a gun
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - An Orangeburg man has been arrested after two incidents involving a gun. “This individual seemed to be getting more and more angry and dangerous,” the sheriff said. “Within two days,…
Sheriff shuts down bar operating illegal strip club
[gtxvideo vid='orWlMf3J' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/orWlMf3J.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff shuts down bar operating strip club'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The show is over for a bar Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says was operating a strip club illegally. Friday (5/4) afternoon the Sheriff issued a…
Sumter murder suspect captured in Columbia
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials with the Richland County Sherriff's Office have captured a murder suspect wanted in Sumter County. Stephen Sennett was wanted in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jerry Lamars Johnson after his body was found in…
US Marshal Service warns public of jury scam
The US Marshal's Service is sending out a warning to the public to remind people of a Jury Scam that is circulating in an attempt to get personal financial information. Click here to find out what authorities are asking you to do to keep your information safe.
5-year-old dies after being struck in I-20 accident
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher has confirmed that the child struck by a vehicle on I-20 near mile marker 57 at approximately 12:50 a.m. on April 27 has died. According to Fisher, T'liyah Lebronah-Janae Bell, 5,…
Suspect Arrested in Newberry Co. Truck Theft
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A man accused of stealing a truck in Newberry is in custody. Investigators say Jonathan McAbee was arrested in North overnight. Newberry County deputies say he stole the vehicle early Thursday from a convenience store on…
Abortion bill killed
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Curtis Wilson Gets Things Cooking at Airport HS
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Good Morning Columbia's Curtis Wilson tries his hand at cooking at Airport HS!
Curtis Wilson Spotlights New Dining Program at Airport HS
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Good Morning Columbia's Curtis Wilson highlights a new dining program at Airport High School!
'Star Wars' movie memorabilia- May the 4th
LOS ANGELES (AP) - More than 2,000 pieces of movie memorabilia including costumes worn by James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor and the lightsaber wielded by Obi-Wan Kenboi in "Star Wars" are headed to the auction block. Profiles in History announced…
South Carolina Term Limits resolution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Some South Carolina gubernatorial candidates say passing term limit legislation for the General Assembly will fix what they call corruption problems in the state. Members of a Senate subcommittee voted Wednesday in favor of a joint…
Good Morning Curtis- Live at Airport HS for New Lunch Experience
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Friday morning at Airport High School. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Friday, you can find Curtis with an inside look at…
8 Suspected gang members indicted
A joint task force indicts 8 suspected gang members from Richland, Lexington and Newberry Counties.
SCDOT clear all lanes of I-20 after deadly 10 car pile up
Authorities say a tractor trailer led colliding with a car is what led to a 10 car pile up that killed one and seriously injured at least two others in the west bound lanes of Interstate 20.
Traffic Alert: Sunset Blvd. at Old Cherokee Road has multiple lanes closed
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - TRAFFIC ALERT: A collision with injuries at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. at Old Cherokee Road has multiple lanes closed to all traffic. Please consider an alternate route until the roadway has reopened. Stay with ABC Columbia…
Midlands colleges team up to target 'nursing shortage'
[gtxvideo vid='rXD19OYK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rXD19OYK.jpg' vtitle='Midlands colleges team up to target 'nurse shortage''] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Two Midlands colleges are joining forces for nursing education. Thursday (5/3), Midlands Technical College and Columbia College signed an agreement for nursing students. Students can…
National Day of Prayer in SC
[gtxvideo vid='hppQsyC4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hppQsyC4.jpg' vtitle='National Day of Prayer in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Thursday (5/3) is "National Day of Prayer" and many in the Midlands took part. At the State House people gathered to bow their heads and lift their…
Sen. Marlon Kimpson Filibusters Personhood Bill In Senate For Final Reading
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Personhood bill is in the Senate Thursday, for the third and final reading before a vote. With such a touchy subject, many senators were heated with their final arguments. The…
Woman found dead in Cayce home was wife of doctor charged in 2017 shooting death, coroner says
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has confirmed the investigation of a death that was reported on May 1, 2018, at a residence in the 200 block of Hunters Mill Drive. According to Fisher, Vanessa Brooke Biery,…
Sumter official charged with unlawful communication by telephone
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - A Sumter County law enforcement officer was arrested after attempting to contact someone after being advised to have no contact with them. Alvin Holston, 49, has been charged for the incident and is being held at…
Cayce Man Charged in Shooting Investigation
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police say a Cayce man is facing charges for his actions during a shooting at a home in October of last year. Investigators with the cayce department of public safety say Adam Lazzarinni is charged with involuntary…
Birth Certificate Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina bill passed by a group of senators would allow adoptees who meet certain criteria to see their sealed birth certificate. Members of a Senate subcommittee approved a bill Thursday allowing adoptees age 21…
