Columbia High School Student Found with Gun on Campus
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Assistant Principal faces judge, accused of sexual relationship with student "she loved"
[gtxvideo vid='o2bZDAni' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o2bZDAni.jpg' vtitle='Assistant Principal faces judge, accused of sleeping'] LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A former midlands assistant principal left court Monday (2/26) morning accused of having a sexual relationship with a high school student. Former Airport High Assistant…
Family of 14-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed Over The Weekend Speaks Out
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- A family is grieving the tragic loss of 14-year-old Tiquan Taylor, also known as Ty by friends and family. The Gray Collegiate Academy student was a budding football and…
Deputies investigate fight caught on video at Lakewood High
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - ABC Columbia received a report from a concerned parent of a student at Lakewood High School in Sumter County regarding a fight that broke out on school grounds on February 20. There is a video of…
Claflin Welcomes Africa University for Research Partnership
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)- A historically Black university in South Carolina is teaming up with the first fully accredited university in Africa for a unique research partnership. Administrators from Africa University in…
Man arrested for attempted murder, ramming car into home
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A Gaston man has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into the the front of his parent's home and pointed a weapon at his mother. Monday (2/26), the Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced the…
HS Student Arrested, Accused of Bringing Gun to School
A teen has been arrested and charged with possession of a weapon on school property.
Black History Heritage Ball
[gtxvideo vid='sqv3mWXe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sqv3mWXe.jpg' vtitle='Black History Heritage Ball'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- An event honoring the rich history of African Americans took place Sunday at Greenview Park in the city of Columbia. The City of Columbia hosted its "Black History Heritage Ball."…
High school basketball player identified in weekend shooting on St. Andrews Road
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the teen who died Sunday morning after being shot on St. Andrews Road. Coroner Gary Watts said Tiquan Taylor,…
Former Airport High Asst. Principal Accused of Sex with Student, Appears in Bond Court
[gtxvideo vid='BBeVrm6N' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BBeVrm6N.jpg' vtitle='Former Teacher Accused of Sex with Student Appears'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A former Airport High School Assistant Principal accused of having sex with a student appeared in a Lexington County Bond court Monday. Dawn P. Diimmler …
Video: Shooting Saint Andrews Road, Irmo Bank Robbery
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Mayor Steve Benjamin to Launch Columbia Weighs In challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to move. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to officially launch the Columbia Weighs in challenge on March 1st. The challenge is for the City of Columbia to lose 25,000 pounds collectively between March 1 and June…
Recycled Ideas from Trash to Treasure
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Dorn VA Hosting Veteran's Town Hall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Dorn VA is planning a Veteran's Town Hall meeting February 27. According to officials, the town hall will be primarily for Veterans living in the Orangeburg area. The event is set for 11 a.m. in the Orangeburg County…
Richland Co. Deputies Investigating Shooting That Sent One to Hospital
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) Deputies are on scene of a shooting that sent one person to the hospital. The shooting happened Sunday morning in the 1500 block of St Andrews Road. The victims condition is unknown at this time. Information…
Black History Heritage Ball Taking Place in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place today, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park. The event is open…
Two Men Rob TD Bank in Irmo at Gunpoint
IRMO,SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened in Irmo Saturday afternoon. Police say two men walked into the TD Bank on Lake Murray Boulevard, with handguns drawn and demanded money. The suspects left in a grey four-door…
Lexington Gas Station Closed After Car Crashes Into Pump
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A gas station in Lexington has closed until further notice due to a gas leak caused from a car crashing into a gas pump. The Lexington Police Department tweeted Saturday morning that the crash happened at the…
Deputies Investigate Shooting That Injured One Person in Gaston
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Sheriff's are investigating an Friday night shooting that sent one person to the hospital. The shooting happened in the 200 block of Treemount Lane in Gaston. Deputies say, as a result of the shooting,…
Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting a Tree in Lexington Co.
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a tree Saturday morning. The wreck happened on West Dunbar road at 1:00am. Troopers say the driver, Dana Craig Merritt Jr., 31, was traveling East on Dunbar Road he lost control while attempting…
Lexington Police Need Help Finding Missing Woman
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Police are asking for the publics help finding a missing woman. Lexington police say Rachel Michelle Massengale was last seen around noon at her home in the 300 block of Beltrees Drive. Massengale is described as 5'10,…
Volunteers Needed for Public Space Public Life Survey in City of Columbia
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…
Police: Fired Airport High Assistant Principal Accused of Sex with Student
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Cayce Police say a Former Airport High School Assistant Principal will face charges of sexual battery. A Cayce Police spokesperson released this statement : In a collaborative effort and investigation between the Cayce Department of Public Safety…
Columbia Animal Shelter to Temporarily Close on February 24
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You will have to put looking for a furry friend on hold , Saturday February 24th. The Columbia Animal Shelter will be closed on Saturday, February 24, say officials. The shelter is having upgrades done to their computer…
Existing home sales down amid rising costs
[gtxvideo vid='vfDKASUI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vfDKASUI.jpg' vtitle='Existing home sales down amid rising costs'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - If you want to sell your home, there's not a lot of competition right now but there also aren't many buyers. Existing home sales fell 3.2…
