Deputy Struck by Fellow Officer During Chase
Deputy struck by fellow Deputy while responding to suspicious person call at Lower Richland Walmart.
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Officers Now Investigating 17 Year Old Killed in Crash as Homicide
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officers are now investigating a deadly car crash that killed a 17 year old as a homicide. The crash was at the intersection of Farrow Road and Bendale Drive Tuesday night. Columbia police are searching for multiple…
Consumer Alert: SCE&G Warns of Scam
[gtxvideo vid='nOCLueqL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nOCLueqL.jpg' vtitle='Consumer Alert: SCE&G Warns of Scam'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SCE&G is warning customers of a scam. A spokesperson for the utility says they've received numerous complaints. The customers say someone calls claiming to be from SCE&G and demands…
Holiday food drive honors legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Residents are encouraged to donate canned food items and dry goods for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream food drive through December 8.
Federal Judge Grants Stay of Execution for Death Row Inmate
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge has granted a stay of execution for a man on South Carolina's death row, a day after officials said they couldn't secure the drugs needed for lethal injection. U.S. District Court Judge Mary…
Heroes in Blue partners with Midlands restaurants for annual campaign
A Forest Acres based organization supporting community policing is hosting a campaign to thank our officers.
Six Bills Addressing V.C. Summer Shutdown Headed to House Floor in January
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Six pre-filed bills that focus on protecting ratepayers were approved in the house judiciary committee Tuesday. Although all the bills concerning the V.C. Summer shutdown received favorable report,…
Christmas Tree Shortage Lasting Sign of Recession
[gtxvideo vid='GnoCVh99' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GnoCVh99.jpg' vtitle='2010 EconomStruggles Cause 2017 Christmas Tree Shortage'] (WOLO) - If you are planning on getting a real Christmas tree this year, you'd better hurry. According to the National Christmas Tree Foundation, there are fewer trees to go…
SC National Guard Troops Return Home from Puerto Rico
[gtxvideo vid='P9jF2ray' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P9jF2ray.jpg' vtitle='SC National Guard Troops Return Home from Puerto Rico'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A group of soldiers got to come back home in time for the holidays. Tuesday (11/21) afternoon ten members of the South Carolina National…
Richland Teen Charged for Alleged Online Threats
A Richland County teen has been charged for allegedly using his school computer to make threats to some fellow classmates using a fake internet account.
Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot at Saluda Shoals
[gtxvideo vid='o3fngXtC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o3fngXtC.jpg' vtitle='Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot at Saluda Shoals'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Holiday Lights at Saluda Shoals Park act as a backdrop for the annual 'Sleigh Bell Stroll' and Trot. Monday, walkers laced up their tennis shoes…
Safety Concerns Rise With Bluetooth Toys Gaining Popularity
[gtxvideo vid='bj6bYoYg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bj6bYoYg.jpg' vtitle='TOYLAND TROUBLE'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Every year watchdog groups warn parents of dangerous toys on store shelves and this year they are listing a new threat to children’s safety. Data collecting and privacy concerns are why toys…
Rivalry Week: Carolina and Clemson
[gtxvideo vid='gprCp1Ee' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gprCp1Ee.jpg' vtitle='Rivalry Week: Carolina and Clemson'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's rivalry week in the Palmetto State as Carolina and Clemson fans gear up for the Palmetto Bowl on Saturday. The University of South Carolina kicked things off Monday…
Burglary Suspects Sought
Richland County Deputies search for two suspects accused of stealing nearly a thousand dollars worth of tools from an area storage facility,
RCSD: Victim Hit by Stray Bullet
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies say a man was hit by a stray bullet Tuesday night. Investigators say suspects were firing at each other's cars when a man stanidng…
Suspect in Fatal DUI Accident Issued Bond
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Bond was set Tuesday morning for a suspect in a deadly accident involving a moped. A judge set a bond of $75,000 FOR 24 year old Charles Davenport. Davenport is charged with felony d-u-i involving death in…
Ikea recalls dresser again after death of 8th child
Ikea is recalling again a number of its dressers after an eighth child was killed by one of them.
Free parking in City of Columbia decks over Thanksgiving holiday
The City of Columbia announced Tuesday that it's providing free parking in all city decks from 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 22 until 3 a.m. Saturday, November 25.
Turkey tips: avoid food poisoning this Thanksgiving
The Palmetto Poison Center at USC's College of Pharmacy is offering up tips for South Carolinians enjoying a home cooked meal this Thanksgiving.
Restocking SC Lethal Drugs
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House Utility Committee Set to Meet Tuesday on VC Summer Fallout
[gtxvideo vid='UOdgF2fw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UOdgF2fw.jpg' vtitle='House Utility Committee Set to Meet Tuesday on VC Summe'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Out of the State House, we continue to follow developments in the VC Summer Nuclear project failure. Tuesday House Lawmakers will get back to…
The Midlands' Red Kettle Kick Off
[gtxvideo vid='V8SkaL2Z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V8SkaL2Z.jpg' vtitle='The Midlands' Red Kettle Kick Off'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The sounds of the season are now ringing all across the Midlands thanks to the Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign. The charitable cause is shining a…
Expired Drugs Could Put SC Execution on Hold
A man on death row for twenty years may have to wait a little longer now that South Carolina has expired drugs needed for his lethal injection set for December 1st.
Security Guard Body Cam Records Shoot Out
New video is released of a weekend shoot out outside a Camden Nightclub where authorities say at least 30 rounds were fired. One man struck 7 times remains hospitalized.
Shooting Investigation Continues
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a suspect wanted in connection to a deadly weekend shooting .
