Celebrating a Southern favorite: Irmo Okra Strut arrives
The 44th annual Irmo Okra Strut comes to the Midlands Friday and Saturday.
Local News
Deputies Investigating Drive-By Shooting
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting in the Irmo area. Investigators say around 1:30am someone fired shots into a home on Piney Woods Rd. Deputies say three people were in the home at…
Lexington woman arrested in husband's death, 10 months later
Nearly a year later, a Lexington woman has been arrested in the death of her 55-year-old husband, Lexington Police Department officials announced Wednesday.
Palmetto Health offers free flu shots throughout fall
Midlands hospital system, Palmetto Health, said Wednesday that it plans to offer free flu shots at clinics throughout the fall.
Equifax CEO Resigns
Equifax makes changes after security breach compromised millions of personal data.
USC to Host Career Fairs
If you are looking for a new career, USC is hosting a fair that may be able to help.
Road Closure Near Hardscrabble and Clemson
A water water main break may have you looking for another way to get around West Columbia for the next few weeks.
SC Attorney General Sounds Off on Law Allowing Rate Hikes, Calling it 'Constitutionally Suspect'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released an opinion Tuesday that the law at the heart of the failed nuclear reactors that were being built by SCE&G and…
Wounded Veteran's Home Still Unlivable Since 2015 Floods
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Since the historic flooding of 2015, a now-retired wounded Army veteran is having to fight a different type of battle, one he never expected. "Being a wounded warrior,…
Ratepayers Testify About V.C. Summer Impact Before Lawmakers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee held it's third hearing since it's inception. This time, listening to the people who felt the fallout from V.C. Summer firsthand. One by…
Police: Teen Started Fire In Front Of Firefighters
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Columbia police say 19 year old Alexander Petrillo is charged with arson after firefighters say they saw him set fire to a stack of newspapers in the lobby of a downtown apartment complex. Investigators say fire crews…
SLED Investigating SCANA, Santee Cooper
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for State Law Enforcement Division says SLED has opened an investigation into possible criminal activity in connection with the abandonment of construction of two nuclear reactors at VC Summer Nuclear facility. SLED Spokesperson Kathryn Richardson…
Airport High Student Arrested after Administrators Found Handgun in Backpack
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A school resource officer arrested a teenager Tuesday (9/26) morning after a handgun was found in his backpack. The unnamed Airport High School student is being held by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice…
Former Gamecock assistant one of 10 being investigated on corruption charges
Federal prosecutors have announced charges of fraud and corruption against 10 people involved in college basketball, including former Gamecock basketball assistant Lamont Evans.
Sumter Opera House to Open Historical Exhibit Next Month
A new historical exhibit will open at the Sumter Opera House in October, celebrating its longstanding presence in the Midlands community.
"Zombie Brides" Protest Against Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Protesters dressed as zombie brides gathered outside Senator Lindsey Graham's office Monday to have their voices heard. The group Invisiable Midlands organized the protest in hopes to speak with…
Children's Hospital Hosts "Mini-Hospital"
[gtxvideo vid='Lv9a1a9F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lv9a1a9F.jpg' vtitle='Children's Hospital Hosts \"Mini-Hospital\"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All this week Midlands students will get a chance to get a first hand look at how Palmetto Health Richland's Children's Hospital works in a program called, "Mini-Hospital." Hospital…
Columbia Residents React to Trump's NFL Tweets
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- It is all over social media and it is a heated issue across the country. Dozens of NFL players and some entire teams either took a knee or stayed…
S.C. Hospitals Prepare to Help Hurricane Maria Survivors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Defense and State Forestry Commission are leading the efforts for state agencies to help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Officials working with the National…
'Hall of Horrors' in Cayce Gears up to Scare!
[gtxvideo vid='XgiAFeQX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XgiAFeQX.jpg' vtitle='Cayce Hall of Horrors Gears up to Scare!'] CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- This year's Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees 'Hall of Horrors' is more sinister than ever say organizers. And ABC Columbia got a sneak peak! For nearly four decades, the…
City of Columbia Rain Barrel Giveaway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia Water is offering free rain barrels to anyone who signs up for a workshop. According to the city, they will host free workshops for City of Columbia residents who will receive the free Rain…
State Rep. to Host Roads Project Progress Meeting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Midlands residents have a chance to get an update on ongoing roads projects in their area. This Thursday State Representative Wendy Brawley will host a meeting with the Department of Transportation at Hopkins Park. If you can't…
Pedestrian Killed in Morning Accident
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers say a man was struck and killed while crossing the road Monday morning in Blythewood. A highway patrol spokesman says it happened at the intersection of Farrow Road…
House Members Call for SLED Investigation of SCE&G's Involvement in V.C. Summer Failure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a letter to SLED Chief Mark Keel, House Speaker Jay Lucas and Representatives Peter McCoy Jr. and Russell Ott requested that SLED investigate SCANA and it's subsidiary…
Southeast Artists Celebrated at Annual Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 7th annual Rosewood Art & Musical Festival features 48 artists from across the Southeast, handpicked by a panel of experts. The festival, taking place from…
