Columbia Splash Pads Now Open
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.
Local News
SC Prison Escapee Being Held in State's Highest Security Prison
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…
Deputy Featured on Live PD Throws out First Pitch
[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…
CPD Traffic Unit Investigating Motorcycle Collision
[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…
DHEC Director Stepping Down
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…
SC deputies warn of fake firefighters scam
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.
Annual Lake Murray concert will be music to the ears
[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…
Expert says West Nile Virus Cases in Beaufort County Linked to Hurricane
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - An official says two West Nile virus cases in South Carolina are connected to Hurricane Matthew. Beaufort County Mosquito Control director Gregg Hunt says organic material left in standing water after the storm was…
Richland Co. Deputy Gains National Attention From Live PD
[gtxvideo vid='B1z8wG9r' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B1z8wG9r.jpg' vtitle='Richland Deputy Gains National Attention From Live PD'] RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- A Midlands deputy is gaining national recognition for an on the job chase, caught on A&E'S Live PD. The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they've…
New Richland Two Superintendent Meets the Community
[gtxvideo vid='XLC4wEb6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XLC4wEb6.jpg' vtitle='New Richland Two Superintendent Meets the Community'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- Parents and members of the community got a chance this week to meet the New Richland School District Two Superintendent. The District held a meet and greet…
Bond Set For Nephew Charged in Charles Kusko's Murder
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Bond has been set for the man who was charged with the murder of his uncle last month. On Wednesday a judge granted Brandon Barham a $250,000 bond. Barham faces murder and…
108-Year-Old Midlands Woman Awarded the Order of the Palmetto
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A woman who recently celebrated her 108th birthday was granted an esteemed award for her lifetime of service and achievements. Community members and area leaders alike came…
New Tool Hopes To Curb Opioid Abuse
[gtxvideo vid='cSC3o3rA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cSC3o3rA.jpg' vtitle='OPIOID ABUSE'] Opioid abuse is on the rise, but with helpful gadgets like TimerCap, CVS hoping to help their clients keep track. "It’s basically like a stopwatch in the cap. So, every time they remove the cap…
Prison Escapee Back in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The prison escapee captured in Texas after an intense manhunt, is back in South Carolina. Corrections officials say Jimmy Causey arrived at a South Carolina Prison facility around 2:40pm Wednesday. Officials say Causey escaped last week using…
Chamber CEO: Senators should nix Export-Import Bank nominee
The leader of South Carolina's largest business association wants South Carolina's two U.S. senators to oppose President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
U.S. Attorney: IRS Scammer Sentenced
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say a 46-year-old South Carolina woman collected more than $250,000 by writing bogus checks to the IRS, but her scheme was stopped before she collected the $11 million she was seeking. U.S. Attorney Beth…
Local Officials Announce Swim Safe Events
[gtxvideo vid='36N1TnZV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/36N1TnZV.jpg' vtitle='Local Officials Announce Swim Safety Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In an effort to help curb the recent drownings in the Midlands, local law enforcement, fire and Recreation officials are joining together for Swim Safe. The Swim Safe…
Governor Henry McMaster Writes Letter on Health Care Overhaul
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has written Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to tell him what the Republican effort to repeal and replace the Obama health care law should contain. McMaster on Tuesday wrote the Kentucky…
Emergency Personnel Train for Water Rescues in Lexington County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Multiple agencies around Lexington County came together to learn new skills to keep you and your family safe this summer. Lexington Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire and Sheriff's Department…
Columbia Girl Travels To Minnesota for Life-Saving Transplant
Children receiving a pancreas is rare in itself with only 4 successfully done in the U.S., but for Emmy, her need is for a completely different reason. The Reeves family, like many…
SC Prison Escapee Waives Extradition from Texas
GEORGETOWN, Texas (AP) - A convicted kidnapper who escaped from a maximum security prison in South Carolina and was captured 1,200 miles away in Texas has waived extradition. Prosecutors say Jimmy Causey was being held Tuesday in the Williamson County…
SC DOT Crews Repair 'Asphalt' Defect on 1-26
[gtxvideo vid='jkgSJH7r' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jkgSJH7r.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT Crews Repair 'Asphalt' Defect on 1-26'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Traffic is once again flowing on 1-26 in Lexington County near mile marker 112 after SC DOT Crews repaired an asphalt defect. Crews worked through the…
Frozen foods expansion expected to bring 700 new SC jobs
A frozen foods producer is expanding its South Carolina operations, with plans to create 700 new jobs.
City of Columbia Assisting Residents Impacted by Historic Flood
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The city of Columbia is helping assist people who are still impacted by the October 2015 floods with a series of workshops. "It's really scary to see that you…
Columbia Mayor Kicks off Drills and Skills Program
[gtxvideo vid='Bs2jbEgH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bs2jbEgH.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Mayor Kicks off Drills and Skills Program'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is kicking off Summer Camp. Monday , the Mayor was at Charles Drew Wellness center to announce the sign up has begun…
