Suspect Sought in Weekend Shooting
Deputies in Richland County continue searching for a gunman accused of shooting a person during a weekend robbery.
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Health: Study on Lack of Sleep
[gtxvideo vid='I0ijxn6M' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I0ijxn6M.jpg' vtitle='Health: Study on Lack of Sleep'] CNN- (Health Minute)-- One in three Americans does not get enough sleep, according to experts. The CDC is calling disrupted sleep a public health problem. Kim Hutcherson has today's health minute.
3 Adults, 1 Child Transported After Lightning Strike on Isle of Palms
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…
SC Inmate Dies; Spokeswoman Says Death Followed Prison Fight
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.…
Driver Dies After Crashing Into Tree in Lexington County
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…
Pregnancy Risks and Your Health
[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.
Raid on Sumter Home Leads to 5 Arrest, Drugs, Cash And Guns
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…
Splash Pads in the City Help Beat the Heat
[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…
Local Deputy Speaks out on Live PD
A Richland County Deputy hailed a hero after a take down seen around the world speaks out for the first time since that arrest.
Solicitor: SC Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting a Child
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…
Gas Prices Spike at the Pump in Columbia
[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…
Lexington Deadly Fire
SLED Continues to investigate the cause of a deadly fire out of Lexington County
Swim Safety Day
Before you dive in to the water to stay cool this summer, Local police and fire crews want you to be safe.
Experts Explain Why You Need to Wear Special Glasses Before and After the Total Eclipse
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…
School Board Meeting Requests Security Following Perceived Threats
[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…
Duck Donuts opens in Columbia
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Tips on Ways to Snack Healthy
[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 Kissing Minor
Swansea Man Charged for inappropriately kissing a minor under the age of 11.
What To Do If Your Vehicle Has A Recall
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…
Federal and City Officials Approve Plan to Reduce Flooding and Build Park in Bull Street Neighborhood
[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…
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.
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…
