Riverfront Park set to close for maintenance
If you'd like to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, you won't be able to do it at the Riverfront Park for a few days next week.
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Suspect in custody following Wednesday morning bank robbery
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County officials have arrested a man in connection with a Wednesday morning bank robbery in West Columbia. The robbery took place at the First Citizens Bank…
Hundreds of Midlands seniors receive their diplomas
[gtxvideo vid='G6hkA8ae' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G6hkA8ae.jpg' vtitle='Columbia High Graduation'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds of Midlands high school students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas today at the Colonial Life Arena. Ceremonies were held this afternoon for Columbia, AC Flora and…
Veterans group backs James Smith for Governor
[gtxvideo vid='3AkfCuzq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3AkfCuzq.jpg' vtitle='Vote Vets PAC backs Smith'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Democratic candidate for Governor, James Smith, got an endorsement from veteran's group, "Vote Vets PAC." The group says, "Smith is the very definition of what a patriotic public…
Columbia Water customers targeted in mailing scam
[gtxvideo vid='tGXvbmVY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tGXvbmVY.jpg' vtitle='Water scam'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Water customers are being targeted in a mailing scam. City officials say some customers are receiving postcards requesting them to claim a package. City officials warn customers that this is…
Man accused of playing video games when 1 year-old received 3rd-degree burns, deputies say
[gtxvideo vid='EDNXYc9i' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EDNXYc9i.jpg' vtitle='Sumter Baby Burned'] Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County officials have charged a man with unlawful neglect of a child after a 1-year-old received 3rd-degree burns in his care. Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say Kevon…
Lawmaker Calls for Solicitor Dan Johnson to Release Financial Audit or Resign from the Race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Representative Todd Rutherford, (D) Richland, calls on solicitor candidate and incumbent Dan Johnson to come clean or resign from the race. The Post And Currier reported accusations against Johnson regarding…
Sumter officials search for missing 61-year-old
Sumter, SC (WOLO) - Sumter County Officials are searching for a man they say has been missing since earlier this week. Officials say 61-year-old Rufus Kistler McCoy left Sumter on Monday in a 1993 burgundy Nissan truck, similar to the…
Deputies: Suspect Left Jacket with Name on it at Crime Scene
[gtxvideo vid='v8Ci4TpM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v8Ci4TpM.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Suspect Left Jacket with Name on it at Crime'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Sumter County Deputies say they were able to find a suspected thief because he left his jacket at the crime scene. Deputies say back…
Update: Lexington County Deputies Capture Suspected Bank Robber
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Update: Suspect arrested in West Columbia bank robbery. Lexington County Deputies are investigating a bank robbery at The First Citizens on Sunset Blvd. Deputies say there is an active search…
Republican Candidates for Governor Debate
[gtxvideo vid='DDYBiuyH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DDYBiuyH.jpg' vtitle='Republican Candidates for Governor Debate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Republican candidates for Governor took part in a debate Tuesday night, ahead of the June 12th primary. The gubernatorial debate was hosted by ETV, The Post and Courier…
Good Morning Curtis: D & T's Restaurant
[gtxvideo vid='w44fObkJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w44fObkJ.jpg' vtitle='GMC: D and T's Restaurant'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, made room for food early this morning for D & T's Restaurant at St. Andrews Road in Irmo. Curtis got hands on…
Tree Trimming Scheduled in parts of the Midlands by SCE&G
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G says it will begin tree trimming along overhead utility lines. Officials say the purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and reliability of the electric service. According to SCE&G Tree trimming will take place in…
Suspected Shoplifters Sought
Lexington police are hoping you can help them locate suspects accused of shoplifting merchandise from an area department store.
Possible Solutions to Waiting on Trains Downtown, DOT Hosts First Informational Meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It's the first time the public is able to express concerns with trains holding up traffic on Assembly street. A lot of people were interested in how the city…
Columbia Water warns residents of mailing scam
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - Columbia residents are being urged to be on alert for fraudulent mail to Columbia Water customers. The letter requests that customers call 803-220-0186 to claim a package. The card (pictured) would have arrived in the mail…
Sr. Airman from Shaw Air Force Base killed in car crash
A man who put his life on the line for his Country, is killed in a car accident over the weekend. The cause of the crash is still unknown.
ABC Columbia's Josh Berry joins Harbison West Elementary's morning news
[gtxvideo vid='PnKRgYh3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PnKRgYh3.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia's Josh Berry joins Harbison West Elementar'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Harbison West Elementary School invited ABC Columbia's Josh Berry to join them on their final day of school and help present the morning announcements. Watch…
Fireflies announce new snack they hope fans will hop to get
A new snack is coming to the Fireflies ballpark, but it's not for the faint of heart or those with a stomach that bugs them.
SC ranked 10th least safest state
[gtxvideo vid='OW55Jo5L' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OW55Jo5L.jpg' vtitle='SC Ranked 10th Least Safest State'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina is among the least safe states in the country according to a survey released recently. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina is the tenth least safe…
Train carrying soy beans derails in South Carolina
[gtxvideo vid='ibXBxzzp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ibXBxzzp.jpg' vtitle='Soybean Train Derails'] LANCASTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A train carrying soy beans derailed in Lancaster County Monday (6/5). The Sheriff's Office says no one was hurt when the train went off the tracks around 3:30. The…
Sumter Co. officials arrest burglary suspect after leaving jacket with his name at the scene
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Sumter County Sheriff Officials have arrested a man in connection with larceny and burglary after her allegedly left evidence that clearly identified him at the scene. Officials say on…
Republican Candidates for Governor Debate Ahead of Primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster and the four candidates challenging him for the Republican nomination are facing off for a final time before voters pick among them. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant, former Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill, former…
Richland Deputies Searching for Suspected Shoplifter Caught on Surveillance
[gtxvideo vid='tl6z81ag' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tl6z81ag.jpg' vtitle='Richland Co. Deputies Searching for Shoplifter Caught'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies are searching for a suspect accused of shoplifting and hitting an employee with a shopping cart. Investigators say the suspect shown here on surveillance,…
Democratic Candidates for Governor Debate
[gtxvideo vid='58hjQy8O' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/58hjQy8O.jpg' vtitle='Democratic Candidates for Governor Debate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Democratic candidates for Governor held a debate at USC Monday. The gubernatorial debate was hosted by ETV, The Post and Courier and South Carolina public radio. Representative James Smith,…
