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Columbia Fire on Scene: House Fire off Bluff Road
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fire Department is on scene at the 4600 block of Bluff Rd for a residential structure fire. Firefighters say at the time of arrival the fire was fully involved. Shortly after 11:30am Fire officials reported…
Houseal Granted Bond After Arrest In Vista Shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Maleik Houseal was arrested after being released from the hospital late Tuesday night. Houseal was wounded in connection with the shooting in the Vista right outside of Empire Supper Club. Houseal was transported to Alvin S. Glenn…
Deputy Busts Suspects with Marijuana, Cash at Shopping Center
Two men walking around the Village of Sandhills were arrested with three pounds of marijuana and $3,000 in cash, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Lexington deputies search for suspect wanted for armed robbery
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington county deputies need your help identifying a man caught on camera robbing a Midlands hotel at gunpoint. Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say the suspect pointed a gun at a Baymont hotel employee,…
4th Vista Shooting Suspect Out of Hospital, Behind Bars
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The fourth suspect arrested and charged for the Saturday morning shooting in the Vista is now behind bars. Columbia Police announced on Twitter that Maleik Houseal, who was injured in the Vista shooting incident, has been released…
SCDOT Giving Residents a Chance to Help Solve The 'Malfunction Junction' Problem
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Transportation is giving you a chance to help solve the malfunction junction problem. SCDOT along with other partners are going the extra mile to…
Leaders Hope Penny Tax Project Will Keep Pedestrians Safe on Bluff Road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Carolina fans were less than pleased after they say a number of issues put a damper on their experience at Williams Brice Stadium this weekend. One of those…
Growing Concerns Over Sumter County Missing Man
[gtxvideo vid='7vcPpmkf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7vcPpmkf.jpg' vtitle='Growing Concerns Over Sumter County Missing Man'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - Deputies in Sumter County say they have growing concerns for a man last seen nine days ago as of Tuesday (9/19). Investigators say Michael Thompson, 57,…
Theme Park Ready? Carowinds Hosting Job Fair
[gtxvideo vid='8uwCFEgI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8uwCFEgI.jpg' vtitle='Theme Park Ready? Carowinds Hosting Job Fair'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you've ever wanted to work at a theme park now is your chance. Carowinds announced it will hold a job fair Thursday, September 21 from 4PM-8PM.…
More than 100 Dead after Earthquake Strikes Mexico
ABC NEWS--Julia Jacobo --More than 105 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked central Mexico Tuesday afternoon, hitting on the 32nd anniversary of the biggest earthquake to ever strike the country's capital. The earthquake caused extensive damage to Mexico City,…
Empire Supper Club Future Discussed by City Officials And Owner
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The future of Empire Supper Club was discussed by city officials early Tuesday morning. The business was declared a public nuisance after a shooting that injured 8 people…
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…
New Outdoor Amphitheater to Open Next Month in Blythewood
A new open-air, outdoor performing arts venue will open next month in Blythewood.
Sumter Deputies Concerns Grow Over Missing Man
Sumter Sheriff's Continue Searching for a man they say has been missing for more than a week and are asking for your help.
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…
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…
