Columbia police give latest on two homicide investigations
Columbia police are investigating two separate homicides.
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Toucan Tuesday Kicks Off
Grab your canned goods and head over to the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens for a fun filled day for a good cause.
Illegal Dumping Suspects Sought
Columbia Police are searching for two men suspected of illegally dumping furniture along the side of the road.
Midlands Residents Honor Victims of Pulse Nightclub Shooting
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The a one year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting out of Orlando, is remembered here at the state house. "How could we not, from Orlando to Columbia we're feeling this," Kingdom…
Lexington Deputies Searching for Missing Woman
Lexington Co., (S.C.)-- Deputies in Lexington County are asking for assistance locating a missing woman. Investigators say Alena Kennedy was last seen on April 18th near Platt Springs Road. If you recognize her or know where she is call the…
Trump welcomes college football champion Clemson Tigers to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is honoring Clemson University’s NCAA champion football team, calling its victory a title “for the ages.” The Clemson Tigers won the national championship in January with a thrilling 35-31 victory over the Alabama Crimson…
McMaster reluctantly vetoes $17M for SC school buses
Gov. Henry McMaster says he's reluctantly vetoed $17.5 million for new school buses in South Carolina, saying lawmakers should not have used money from the lottery to buy or lease them.
Norman Starts 11 County Tour
GOP Nominee starts 11 county tour just ahead of Special Election.
Colors of India Art Collection Opening
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The colors of India made its way to the Midlands this evening. ABC Columbia News Anchor, Alicia Barnes hosted an art exhibit called "Colors of India, 24 Karat Collection.…
Man Arrested After Admitting to Breaking Out Statehouse Windows
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A man has been arrested and charged after admitting to breaking out several windows on Statehouse grounds on Sunday. Ernest Rodney Thompson, 46, was arrested by Bureau of Protective Services…
RECALL: Mistake in Birth Control Packaging Could Result in Unintended Pregnancy
The Food and Drug Administration announces a nationwide birth control pill recall. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. says its Mibelas 24 F-E products were packaged improperly, so the first four days of tablets labeled as active pills are actually placebos. That could…
5 Columbia Firefighters Injured in Home Explosion
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Five Columbia Fire Department members are recovering after a home exploded while they were putting out a fire. Crews responded to the fire in the 3000 block of Greenbriar Drive…
Chilling Video Shows Rescue of Kala Brown From Alleged South Carolina Serial Killer
Prosecutors have released chilling video footage of the rescue of Kala Brown after she was kidnapped by alleged serial killer Todd Kohlhepp in South Carolina in 2016. The disturbing video, released by…
Fireflies Players Deliver Meals
The Columbia Fireflies team up with Meals on Wheels to deliver smiles to area Seniors Friday.
Bathroom Lawsuit
Man sues five stores he claims refused to let him use the bathroom because he was black.
Drivers Frustrated With Roadwork Traffic in Northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Some drivers in Northeast Columbia say roadwork in the area has made traffic unavoidable lately. Longtown Road is often used a corridor for neighbors to enter Northeast Columbia or…
Weekend Event Features Krump Dancers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Fuse Artist Alliance presents Rumble City 3, a showcase of Krump dancing, this weekend. The event takes place at the Columbia Music Festival Association at 914 Pulaski St. Doors…
Columbia Man Suing Gas Stations Over Alleged Discrimination
Columbia, S.C., (AP)-- A Columbia man is suing five convenience stores. In court documents filed this week, Daniel Woodard says at each store he was not allowed to use the restroom because he is black. The lawsuit goes on to…
RCSD Charges Two in Recent Burglary
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say 19 year old Charleston Sweat and 24 year old Mitchell Wiley are charged with burglary. Investigators say on the men broke into a home on Dover St. Saturday, June 3rd. According to deputies…
Two Killed in Head-On Collision
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Two people are dead after a head on collision Friday morning. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say it happened at 7:20 on the 500 block of St. Matthews Rd. A spokesperson for Lexington County says Carmen…
Tour your next home this weekend
[gtxvideo vid='BJFcYJe1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BJFcYJe1.jpg' vtitle='tour of homes'] Details on the Builders Industry Association's Tour of Homes starts Saturday, running weekends through the end of the month. For more information click HERE.
Summer Meals Program
It may be time for vacations, but some children are not able to take a break from hunger. Click here to find out how Richland School District Two is trying to change that.
SCE&G launches SC's largest community solar program
A South Carolina energy company is launching the state's largest community solar program.
Money Talks: USC's Plan to Pay New Baseball Coach
[gtxvideo vid='1JEUcXgI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1JEUcXgI.jpg' vtitle='Money Talks: USC's Plan to Pay New Baseball Coach'] Following his resignation on Tuesday, Gamecock athletics and Chad Holbrook are negotiating a settlement to compensate the former head baseball coach for the reaming two years on his…
Tanner Discusses Chad Holbrook's Resignation
[gtxvideo vid='FncNbay1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FncNbay1.jpg' vtitle='Tanner Discusses Chad Holbrook's Resignation'] Gamecocks athletics director Ray Tanner spoke on Wednesday at a press conference following the resignation of head baseball coach Chad Holbrook. The two have had a long working relationship and personal friendship that…
