State Rep. Leon Howard's Niece Shot During Vista Shooting Saturday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A State Rep's niece was one of the 8 people shot during a Saturday morning shooting in the Vista. "People deserve to go out have a nice time without fear…
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Vista Guild: Downtown Businesses Not Affected After Shooting
Its "Business as usual in the Vista. Members of the Vista Guild say not much has changed since Saturday's shooting. The group says they're top priority is making sure residents and…
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…
Lexington Deputies Charge Teen in Connection with Shooting In Neighborhood
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--A teen has been arrested and charged in connection with a murder in a Columbia neighborhood. Lexington County Deputies say 19 year old Isaac Hidalgo is charged in the shooting of 36 year old Justin Simons. Deputies say Hidalgo…
Senators Question V.C. Summer Executives in Committee Hearing
Senators from a committee investigating the failed V.C. Summer Nuclear Reactor Project, are question executives from the involved utility companies, Monday.
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…
Snell's 2 TDs lead Kentucky to 23-13 win over Gamecocks
Benny Snell Jr. rushed for two touchdowns and Kentucky's defense held off South Carolina to win its fourth straight over the Gamecocks, 23-13, on Saturday night.
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…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Releases Statement on Vista Shootings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )-- Columbia Mayor Benjamin released the following statement on Saturday's shooting in the Vista. "On behalf of the entire city family, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin denounces the violence that took place in the early hours of Saturday,…
Columbia Police Update: Vista Shooting, Eight Injured, Club Closed
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO) --Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Vista which happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook updated the investigation at a noon press conference. According to Holbrook , the incident…
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…
Columbia Police : Multiple People Injured in Vista Shooting
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO) --Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Vista which happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Deputy Chief Kelly says multiple people were hurt, ranging from critical to grazes, near Park and Lady Streets. Reports…
Lexington Police to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police will be setting up traffic safety check points on Monday, September 18. The Police Chief says the checkpoints are in response to continued concerns of traffic collisions. According to Police, the safety enforcement will include,…
Who Is The Man Behind The First Classic Cocky Costume?
[gtxvideo vid='tCRhUstG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tCRhUstG.jpg' vtitle='COCKY'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Gamecocks black-out home opener is right around the corner and to celebrate they unveiled a Cocky statue. USC was the only college in the SEC that didn’t have a mascot statue…
Happy Anniversary: Palmetto Health Richland Celebrates 125 Years
[gtxvideo vid='METhF8LD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/METhF8LD.jpg' vtitle='Happy Anniversary: Palmetto Health Richland Celebrates'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's a major milestone for Palmetto Health, on Friday Palmetto Health Richland celebrated its' 125th Anniversary. The Hospital began serving the community back in 1892. Today Hospital leaders…
