Update: Missing Teen Back Home Safe with Family
Missing Teen is back home safely after disappearing for two weeks without a trace.
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New Exhibit Chronicles History of Solar Eclipses
A new exhibit opening Thursday at the University of South Carolina, will chronicle the history of solar eclipses
Richland Library to Close Early on Day of Eclipse
All Richland Library locations will close early the day of the total solar eclipse
CPD Seizes Drugs and Cash From Residence Above Mast General Store After Complaints Made About It Smelling Like Pot
[gtxvideo vid='i6XZW7Qz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/i6XZW7Qz.jpg' vtitle='DRUG BUST'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After customers complained that a downtown Columbia business smelled like weed, the Columbia Police Department's Organized Crime and Narcotics (OCN) arrested a man living in a residence above the store. Columbia…
SC AG Sues Major Drug Manufacturer
South Carolina files lawsuit against major drug manufacturer after claims the company misled true possible effects of the medication .
Columbia Police Investigate Shooting Incident
[gtxvideo vid='q9DtBR7c' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/q9DtBR7c.jpg' vtitle='OAKLAND'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting that happened in a North Columbia neighborhood. Police say it happened just before 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning in the 1000 block of Oakland Avenue, where…
DJJ's Lexington Office Hosts Back-to-School Bash
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With school right around the corner, the city of Columbia wants the kiddies to be off to a good start. Department of Juvenile Justice's Lexington office is hosting a community back-to-school…
Sen. Lindsey Graham Says Trump Missed Opportunity
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Connecting Women Inmates to Their Children with Reading
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City Hall Selfies in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='Ht6taFmN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ht6taFmN.jpg' vtitle='City Hall Selfies in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Tuesday (8/15), the City of Columbia participated in National City Hall Selfie Day. People were asked to take a simple photo in front of City Hall and post…
Suspect Named in Upstate Grocery Store Murder
[gtxvideo vid='Mc6Zm53C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Mc6Zm53C.jpg' vtitle='Suspect Named in Upstate Grocery Store Murder'] SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) - Spartanburg Police have named a suspect in a deadly shootout in a grocery store parking lot. Investigators say Gettis Chambers shot and killed Tyshann Smith on…
Former Trooper Sean Groubert Sentenced After 2014 Shooting
[gtxvideo vid='XobdqMkE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XobdqMkE.jpg' vtitle='GROUBERT SENTENCE REAL'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friends of Levar Jones feel disappointed and angry after former Trooper Sean Groubert received his sentence after he shot unarmed Jones for a seatbelt violation. "It’s horrible, it’s…
Irmo Man Using $1 Million in Winnings to Start Own Business
An Irmo man, who works in construction, says he plans to use his $1 million dollars in lottery winnings to start his own business
City Prepares Five Parks for Eclipse Viewers
The City of Columbia has designated five parks as public viewing sites for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday
South Carolina Files Suit Against Maker of OxyContin
The South Carolina Attorney General's office filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin, Tuesday.
Early Morning Shooting Investigated
Richland County Deputies are on the hunt for a person they say is responsible for a deadly early Tuesday morning shooting.
Young Leaders Society Collecting School Supplies at Annual Kickoff Event
[gtxvideo vid='5bQ5qWES' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5bQ5qWES.jpg' vtitle='Young Leaders Society'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Young Leaders Society is hosting its annual kickoff event to launch a new year of philanthropy and professional development opportunities. This year's party, with the theme "Camp YLS", is being…
Historic Columbia's Third Annual Water Balloon Battle
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Kick off the Total Eclipse Weekend at Historic Columbia's third annual Historic Water Balloon Battle from 5:30 - 7 p.m. this Friday, Aug 18 on the grounds of Robert Mills House…
American Idol Auditions Coming to South Carolina
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-ABC is looking for the next "American Idol" with auditions happening here in the Palmetto State on Friday. Producers of the reincarnated show will be stopping in Charleston on August 25,2017…
Wresting Legend Ric Flair Asks for Prayers
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Suspected Driver in Charlottesville Ramming Charged with Murder
[gtxvideo vid='KQ55R1Bu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KQ55R1Bu.jpg' vtitle='Charlottesville Latest'] CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (WOLO) - Bail was denied in Charlottesville for James Alex Fields, Jr. The suspected driver in the deadly attack in Virginia was arraigned on second degree murder and related offenses.
Happy Birthday Richland County Community Action Team
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Midlands Car Dealership Makes Major Harvest Hope Donation
[gtxvideo vid='6RFGFVIm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6RFGFVIm.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Car Dealership Makes Major Harvest Hope Donati'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A local car dealership handed over a lot money Monday (8/14) helping the fight against hunger in the Midlands. The Jim Hudson Automotive Group gave…
Governor Holds First Job Fair to Assist V.C. Summer Employees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The first career push of the governor's initiative to assist workers layed off by V.C. Summer kicked off today. Two weeks have passed since Santee Cooper and SCE&G…
Deputies: Man Shot, Wrecked Truck...Now Facing Charges
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington County deputies say a man who was shot in self-defense is now facing multiple charges. Investigators say Sunday morning Mark Day was shot after threatening three people with a pressure-washer wand at a home on Miller's…
