Young Boy Rescues Sumter Man From Being Crushed Underneath a Car
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A 65-year-old man trapped under a car is rescued by an unlikely hero. Allen Clemmons, says he is thankful a young boy happened to hear his last cry for help.…
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Governor McMaster discusses President Trump's infrastructure plan with USDOT and SCDOT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- President Trump's infrastructure plan was the talk Tuesday at a statehouse round table and it could mean money for roads. President Trump is proposing a $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan…
Suit: SC failure to test inmates for hepatitis C is 'cruel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina inmate says the state's prisons agency is subjecting inmates to cruel and unusual punishment by not testing them for a potentially fatal liver disease. Attorneys for Russell Geissler filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday…
Skeletal remains found in Sumter woods belong to 55 to 60-year-old man
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - An autopsy has determined that skeletal remains found in Sumter were of a 55-60-year-old white male, according to the Sumter Police Department. #BREAKING Skeletal remains found in Sumter by children playing in a wooded area are…
SC Lawmakers Deliberate Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are entering their second day of deliberations over the state's $8.2 billion budget plan. The House resumed floor debate Tuesday morning. Lawmakers on Monday approved dozens of sections of the budget by large…
Live PD Lt. Danny Brown Gives Tips To Help Businesses Protect Themselves During Armed Robbery
[gtxvideo vid='jMZrx3gr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jMZrx3gr.jpg' vtitle='ROBBERY TIPS'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies were kept on their toes with three armed robberies Sunday night. Now RCSD is asking businesses to be on the lookout and giving tips on how to make sure…
South Carolina's Jobless Rate Inches Up Slightly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's jobless rate inched up slightly in January, even as the state's employment continued to rise. The Department of Employment and Workforce said in a news release Monday that the unemployment rate last month was…
Deadline approaching for Columbia Hospitality Grant applications
The deadline to submit your Hospitality Grant application is fast approaching, so the City of Columbia is hosting a workshop for ensuring applicants understand the process.
One student taken to hospital after Lexington One bus collision, district says
One student was transported to the hospital as a precaution, Tuesday morning, after a bus headed to Gilbert schools was involved in an accident, Lexington School District One officials said.
Gas Prices Fall in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen three cents per gallon in the past week, according to Gasbuddy. Drivers are paying an average $2.21/g , according to GasBuddy's daily survey. On the national level, drivers are paying…
City of Columbia Seeking Volunteers for Public Space Public Life Survey
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants…
USC students use Spring Break to visit civil rights sites and give back
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Spring break is underway at the University of South Carolina (USC) and one group is touring a painful chapter of our nation's past in hopes of creating…
Fans React After Lady Gamecocks NCAA Tournament Announcement
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Report: Staged crashes becoming problem in SC
[gtxvideo vid='5vRrEYUU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5vRrEYUU.jpg' vtitle='Report: Staged crashes becoming problem in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Attorney General's Office says staged crashes are becoming a major problem in South Carolina. The Post and courier reports the fake accidents resulted in 10…
Gamecocks earn No. 2 seed in Albany Regional of NCAA Tournament
On Monday night, the Gamecocks earned the No. 2 seed in the Albany Regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
Tickets go on sale for NCAA Women's Tournament
After earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament with its fourth-consecutive SEC Tournament championship last week, South Carolina has an opportunity to host NCAA Tournament first- and second-round games at Colonial Life Arena the weekend of March 16. In anticipation of that possibility, fans may purchase tournament booklets now.
Artist for 'Requiem For Emanuel' Speaks about Paintings
[gtxvideo vid='Mq4ZjNXf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Mq4ZjNXf.jpg' vtitle='Artist for Requiem For Emanual Speaks on Paintings'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Nine church members lost their lives to the convicted Charleston Church shooter nearly three years ago. The Artist who put the emotions of the tragedy into…
Man Charged, Accused of Trying to Smuggle Drugs into SC Prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina prison authorities have arrested a man they say was trying to smuggle drugs into a state prison. The Department of Corrections says Kadeem Laron Cobb was arrested Saturday and charged with trespassing on prison…
78-year-old Hopkins woman identified as victim of deadly two-vehicle crash
The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of the woman who was killed following a two-vehicle crash on Garners Ferry Road Sunday afternoon.
Children Find Skeletal Remains In Sumter Woods
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Children playing in a wooded area off of Gaines Road found skeletal remains around 6:30 Sunday. They immediately told their parents about their discovery. The Sumpter Police and…
Two suspects at-large following early morning armed robbery at convenience store
Two suspects wearing dark colored hooded jackets allegedly robbed a Two Notch Road convenience store this morning and deputies need your help identifying the duo.
Cash, cigarettes stolen during armed robbery of Clemson Road gas station
A thief left with nearly $200 and a pack of cigarettes just before midnight on March 11 following an armed robbery at a local gas station.
Suspects steal more than $14K from Beltine Boulevard MoneyGram store during armed robbery
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for at least two suspects accused of entering a Beltline Boulevard MoneyGram during closing and stealing thousands of dollars.
Pump Track Proposed at Owens Field Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Pump Track has been proposed at Owens Field Park. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is asking for public input. The Parks and Rec Department will host a public meeting on a proposed pump track at Owens…
Richland County Residents can Access Tax Information Online
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Residents in Richland County don't have to travel to the Administration Building for copies of their tax bills and other information. According to Richland County officials, Real estate, vehicle, business and personal property tax information is available online. Residents…
