ISLE OF PALMS, SC (WCIV)-First responders on Isle of Palms we dispatched at around 1 p.m. to a report of several people struck by lightning. Chief Ann M. Graham with the Isle of Palms Fire Department said fire and EMS…
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP/WOLO) - An inmate is dead after a fight inside the Lee Correctional Institution Multiple media organizations report Lee County Coroner Larry Logan said Sunday that 22-year-old inmate Christian D. Ray died after the incident at Lee Correctional Institution.…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the person who died during a single-vehicle accident Saturday night. The crash happened on Willow Forks Road at 9:40pm. Troopers said a 2003 Chevrolet SUV was traveling north on…
[gtxvideo vid='nUEFgzL9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nUEFgzL9.jpg' vtitle='Pregnancy and Your Health'] ABC NEW-- Thinking about getting pregnant? Wondering about staying fit? Here's Janae Norman with a look at pregnancy, and the risks.
SUMTER, SC (July 15, 2017) – Five people were arrested after a raid by the Sumter Police Department Wednesday afternoon. Freddie McCullough, 64, is charged with attempted murder. Ruth Wells, 51, is charged with two counts of distribution of crack…
[gtxvideo vid='JgmRoceW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JgmRoceW.jpg' vtitle='Splash Pads in the City Help Beat the Heat'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are searching for a way to beat the heat this summer than you’re in luck. The City of Columbia splash pads are open…
A Richland County Deputy hailed a hero after a take down seen around the world speaks out for the first time since that arrest.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child. Solicitor Rick Hubbard says jurors deliberated less than an hour this week before finding Bryan Jeffrey Ellis guilty of…
[gtxvideo vid='Uzc1QKQO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Uzc1QKQO.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Spike at the Pump in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, prices have jumped two cents in the last week. Right now in Columbia we…
SLED Continues to investigate the cause of a deadly fire out of Lexington County
Before you dive in to the water to stay cool this summer, Local police and fire crews want you to be safe.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Midlands is gearing up to be the destination for a front row seat to view the Total Eclipse. While many will be excited to watch the once…
[gtxvideo vid='MVGK1Q79' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MVGK1Q79.jpg' vtitle='SCHOOL BOARD SECURITY'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- If you want to go to the Lexington Richland County District 5 school board meeting, you will have to go through additional security screenings. "My first thought was ok, what’re they…
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[gtxvideo vid='OyGvlZ0w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OyGvlZ0w.jpg' vtitle='Tips on Ways to Snack Healthy'] CNN--You can become a healthy snack master with these snack hacks from experts. Kim Hutcherson has the information in this health minute.
Swansea Man Charged for inappropriately kissing a minor under the age of 11.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The recent Takata recall is targeting airbags in Fords, Mazda's and Nissan's. A Mazda dealership here in the Midlands said they had to pull 4 cars from the lot…
[gtxvideo vid='I97xEa2w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I97xEa2w.jpg' vtitle='Bull St Development'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In the fourth year of a 20-year development project, a new storm water management plan has received city and federal approval, allowing a creek that was once free flowing to run…
If you can't take the heat, get out to one of the City splash pads. We have a list of locations where you can find your cool.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a convict who escaped from a maximum security prison using equipment flown into the facility by drone is now being held in South Carolina's highest security facility. Online records showed Jimmy Causey was being…
[gtxvideo vid='AIOkN7ST' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AIOkN7ST.jpg' vtitle='Deputy Featured on Live PD Throws out First Pitch'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Richland County deputy who received national recognition for his appearance on A&E'S Live PD and the televised arrest, throws out the first pitch at the…
[gtxvideo vid='920gyE7b' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/920gyE7b.jpg' vtitle='CPD Traffic Unit Investigating Motorcycle Collision'] COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department's Traffic Safety unit is investigating a collision involving a motorcycle. Columbia Police say the crash happened late Wednesday in the 3600 block of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's public health director is stepping down. Director Catherine Heigel announced her resignation Thursday from the Department of Health and Environmental Control. The department says Heigel is returning to Greenville, where she will serve as…
Sheriff's deputies are warning that two men pretending to be South Carolina firefighters are conducting a scam when they try to get inside homes to check on smoke detectors.
[gtxvideo vid='dohYRbLW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dohYRbLW.jpg' vtitle='REgaetronic'] LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO)--Reggaetronic 6 is planned for Saturday at Spence Island on Lake Murray. According to event organizers, this year's event will kick off at 11:00, and will run until 6:00. Camp M.A.T.E.S., a camp…
