Forestry Commission Offers Clarification Monday Morning Smoke
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Skies are clear now but Monday morning got off to a smoky start for many in The Midlands. Forest Protection Chief Darryl Jones said the smoke drivers saw on…
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Martin describes reaction, decision to share miracle story of near-death illness
On Sunday, ESPN's SC Featured series unveiled a video telling the personal story behind Frank Martin's near death experience in 2006 and the events that led him back to health that his closest family can only call "a miracle".
Father arrested accused of homicide by child abuse
The father of a 6 year old boy is behind bars accused in his son's death.
7-year-old shot, Sumter deputies identify suspects
Sumter County Sheriff's deputies have identified a trio wanted in connection to the drive-by shooting on Broad Street that left a 7-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
12 Apartments Damaged in Sunday Fire
[gtxvideo vid='08vRdt7Q' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/08vRdt7Q.jpg' vtitle='12 Apartments Damaged in Sunday Fire'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Fire officials are investigating an apartment fire, Sunday, that left 8 families without a home. The fire broke out at the Briargate Apartments on Old Manor Road Sunday morning.…
SWAT Team Rescues 3 Year Old SC Girl
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina say a SWAT team rescued a 3-year-old girl being held by her father in a car by distracting the man just long enough to break a window and pull out the child.…
Controlled burn, brush fire causing smoke in area
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LCSD: 2 in custody following bank robbery
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Lexington Deputies identify two men in connection with Bank Robbery in Chapin
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)-- Update (3/5 - 7:09 p.m.) Lexington County officials…
Run for Her Life 5K to benefit group fighting human trafficking
Midlands-based organization, Lighthouse for Life is hosting its annual Run for Her Life 5k on Saturday, March 10.
Law Enforcement Investigating Brush Fires in Fairfield Co.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Fairfield County officials continue to investigate brush fires that they say were intentionally started on Saturday. The fires broke out around 2:15pm along highway 215 and 213 which is…
8 Families Displaced After Apartment Fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross is assisting eight families that were displaced after an apartment fire in Richland County Sunday morning. The fire broke out at the Briargate apartments on Old Manor Road around 10:30am.…
Columbia Easter 'Eggstravaganza' Planned for Late March
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a 'hoppin' good time, The City of Columbia has announced the date for for the 8th annual Let’s Move! Columbia Easter Eggstravaganza. This year’s event will include games, eggs-ercises, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and…
Motorcyclist Killed After Running Off Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the person killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning. The wreck happened at 12:10am in the 400 block of Longs Pond Road in Lexington County. Coroner Margaret Fisher said Charles Devant…
City of Columbia Looking for volunteers to Conduct Public Space Survey
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to hit the streets to help take part in a survey? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking…
Gamecocks walk-off against Clemson, 3-2 Friday night
The University of South Carolina baseball team used a sacrifice fly from TJ Hopkins in the bottom of the ninth to walk off Clemson, 3-2, Friday night (March 2) at Founders Park.
Man arrested while out on bond
[gtxvideo vid='K19MHkBy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K19MHkBy.jpg' vtitle='Epps Arrested'] Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- a man who was out on bond for an armed robbery that happened last year was arrested again, and it appears he didn't learn his lesson the first time. He's been…
Mother and toddler son killed in deadly wreck
A young mother and her three year old son are killed in a crash along Old Dunbar Road Friday morning.
A'ja Wilson returns to help No. 8 South Carolina beat No. 12 Tennessee 73-62 at SEC
A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 12 rebounds coming off the bench and eighth-ranked South Carolina beat No. 12 Tennessee 73-62 on Friday night in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Sumter drug deal busted after suspect accidentally texts Deputy
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - Texting the wrong number is bad. Texting a deputy when you think you are texting your drug customer is even worse. On Thursday (3/1), A Sumter County…
How Social Movements Could Impact The Oscars
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This weekend, you can watch the biggest night in Hollywood when the Oscars air right here on ABC Columbia. After years of seeing similar types of movies getting nominated…
Lexington county man sentenced to 45 years for domestic violence murder
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Marion C. Wilkes, 76, has been convicted of murder by a Lexington County jury following a week long trial. Wilkes was sentenced to 45 years for the stabbing and beating death of his wife, Susan Reynolds…
A Classic returns to the Fair Grounds
[gtxvideo vid='8xi58AbW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8xi58AbW.jpg' vtitle='Craftsmans Classic Preview'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- The 35th Craftsman's Classic opened Friday morning, and run through Sunday afternoon. Over 100 craftsman from more than 25 states descend on the Fair Grounds for the annual festival that have…
"Coffee with a Cop" in Lexington
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Get ready to grab coffee with a cop. Friday, the Lexington Police Department will host "Coffee with a Cop" at the Chick-Fil-A Saluda Pointe restaurant. According to a release, Chief Terrence Green, along with officers, Chaplains,…
Suspected Tire Thieves
Fairfield County officials are hoping you can help them locate the suspects accused of rolling away with some stolen tires.
