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World Heart Day: City Council Member Hosts Move with Mayor

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to move. Columbia City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine is set to  host Move with the Mayor World Heart Day Celebration. It will take place at noon on Sept. 29 at Spirit Communications Park. “I’m excited to continue the city’s…

Bond Issued for Suspect Accused of Threatening Students

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- A man accused of threatening to kill midlands high school students was in bond court Tuesday morning. A judge issued a bond of $1,087 for Christopher Raines, also known as AJ Blues. Lexington police say Raines posted…

15-year-old Shot in Gas Station Shooting

[gtxvideo vid='O0xUaj0W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O0xUaj0W.jpg' vtitle='15-year-old Shot in Gas Station Shooting'] RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Richland County deputies are investigating a gas station shooting that sent a teenager to the hospital. Deputies say it happened just before 11:00 p.m. Friday (9/15)…

Empire Supper Club Owner Says Public Nuisance Order Unfair

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)--   Police say the shootout started around 2 a.m. Saturday outside the Empire Supper Club on Lady Street. The city shut that club down after police deemed it a public nuisance shortly after the shooting. The building…

UPDATE: Vista Shooting Suspects

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Police continue to investigate the shooting in the Vista early Saturday morning. Monday, Columbia's Police Department and multiple other agencies met to discuss updates in the case that left eight people injured. Police say two groups exchanged gun…

Santee Cooper President Says He "Gave Up" on Westinghouse in 2014

[gtxvideo vid='eMy5YcqT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eMy5YcqT.jpg' vtitle='VC SENATE'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Retiring Santee Cooper President Lonnie Carter said he knew he was at his wits end with Westinghouse three years ago. "I gave up on them in '14," began Carter. "I would tell…

Prices at the Pump Fall in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Prices at the pump have fallen around 4 cents a gallon in the past week. According to GasBuddy, Midands drivers are paying around $2.49 per gallon. The national average has fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last…

RCSD Takes on Hot Cops Challenge

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- After pictures of the Gainseville, Florida Police Department officers went viral, law enforcement agencies across the country began showing off their personnel in the Hot Cops Challenge. Monday the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department released a photo…

Lexington Man Accused of Threatening to Kill HS Students

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officers with the Lexington Police Department say Christopher Raines is charged with Unlawful Communication. Police say Raines, who also performs as a musician under the name AJ Blues, made a series of threatening posts on his social…

Teen Injured in Gas Station Shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a gas station shooting that sent a teen to the hospital Saturday night. The incident happened just before 11pm in the 7600 block of Garners Ferry Road. Deputies say gunfire was exchanged in…

Bond Denied For Two Vista Shooting Suspects

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two of the four Vista shooting suspects were denied bond Sunday morning. Bond was denied for John Bates Jr.,28, and Keveas Gallman,28. Both men are facing multiple charges including attempted murder. Jarvis Tucker,26, was granted a $250,000…

Greek Festival Going Strong in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Everything is going Greek this weekend in Columbia. The annual Greek Festival is underway in downtown Columbia. You can taste the famous Greek food and listen to traditional Greek music. On the menu... greek salad, gyros, and baklava.…

Continuing Coverage: Vista Shooting Investigation, Arrests

COLUMBIA , SC  (WOLO)--Columbia Police, SLED and other law enforcement continue to investigate a shooting in the Vista where multiple victims were shot. It happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Saturday that charges…

Columbia Police Announce Charges in Connection with Vista Shooting

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook has announced that charges have been filed against four male suspects in connection with the overnight shooting investigation in the Vista. According to Columbia Police,  they have issued arrest warrants for the…

Catch Clemson @Louisville on ABC Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='OHxi86BW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OHxi86BW.jpg' vtitle='Catch Clemson @Louisville on ABC Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  If you're looking to see Clemson take the field this weekend we're making it easy for you. The Tigers face off with Louisville Saturday night at 8pm here on…

Gamecock Fans Gear up for Game Day- Home Opener

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you don't have your ticket by now, chances are you wont be walking into the Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday night. The University of South Carolina Athletics ticket office announced  that the South Carolina -Kentucky football game, is officially sold…

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