COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The shooting victim from an incident at Finlay Park Saturday night has died. The shooting happened in the upper level of Finlay Park before 9p.m. Columbia Police say preliminary information…
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say two police officers are recovering from minor injuries after they were shot chasing a driver who ran from a traffic stop in South Carolina. The city…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Saturday afternoon fire caused 50,000 worth of damage. The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1000 block of Coralbean Way around 2:00pm. Officials say the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to cool off this Memorial Day by taking a dip in one of the City of Columbia's Pools. Maxcy Gregg Pool, Greenview Pool and the Splash pads are now open according to the Columbia Parks &…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Georgia man is accused of murder in a shooting death at a Sumter hotel. Investigators say on May 17th Walter Murrey shot and killed Brandon Cummings outside of the Quality Inn and Suites on Broad St.…
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina teen has died after accidentally shooting himself. Sumter police said in a release that 17-year-old Ortagease Easterling died at a Columbia hospital Friday morning. Officers responding to a 911 call found the teen…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to AAA, 565,000 South Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles away from home, making this the busiest Memorial Day travel period in…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - A man who admitted killing seven people over nearly 13 years in South Carolina while running a successful real estate business has pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder and a number of other charges. Todd…
PELION SC (WOLO)-A pack of Slim-Jims, 2 bags of chips, and a 2 liter bottle of Coke. Not exactly the breakfast of champions, but for first police officers, who often simply snack between calls, rather than having the time…
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Police in North Carolina say officers have found a body they believe to be that of a missing Uber driver. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department issued a statement on Thursday saying its homicide unit found a…
[gtxvideo vid='gDeecFJC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gDeecFJC.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Urban League Celebrates 50th Anniversary'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Urban League is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The non profit organization celebrated the milestone this week with a luncheon at the USC Alumni center. The Urban…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Some area Police and Firefighters are out for blood, literally. It's time for the annual Boots and Badges Blood drive. A friendly competition held between Columbia Police Department, The Richland County Sheriff's Department and the Columbia…
Here are a few things to keep in mind with the Memorial Day holiday that could impact your daily schedule.
[gtxvideo vid='Tj3Lsx2p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tj3Lsx2p.jpg' vtitle='Univ. of South Carolina Unveils Rare US Marine Films'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--You know have the chance to see what life was like in the Marines over the last sixty years, like never before. The University of South…
[gtxvideo vid='0pr0pFTS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0pr0pFTS.jpg' vtitle='Charleston ranks as Largest City in South Carolina'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)- According to Data released by the US Census Bureau, Charleston has surpassed Columbia as the biggest city in South Carolina by 76 people. The Holy City…
[gtxvideo vid='sLyYjcXH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sLyYjcXH.jpg' vtitle='Local Security Experts Speaks on Concert Venue Safety'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In light of the recent attack at a concert in Manchester, UK , many are now looking at the security steps in place and asking how…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Richland County Sheriff's Department's Marine Patrol Unit says speeding is one of the leading causes of boating accidents. Deputy Stephen Perrow says appropriate speeds are circumstantial. Other deadly…
FORT JACKSON, SC - Fort Jackson is celebrating it's Centennial with a free concert. It's taking place Saturday, June 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.. The free concert will feature Hunter Hayes and Kellie Pickler. Fort officials say the…
[gtxvideo vid='erBsF3Vc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/erBsF3Vc.jpg' vtitle='Travel Abroad: Health Tips'] CNN-- Getting ready to travel for the Memorial Holiday? In this Health Minute new tips to help make your trip a smooth one by making sure you get the vaccinations you need. Here's…
NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- At least 12 homes have been damaged by a powerful storm that ripped through the Cy Schumpert Road area in Prosperity. Residents were in disbelief when they saw…
[gtxvideo vid='yidKE1fM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yidKE1fM.jpg' vtitle='State House: Budget Update'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina senators approved legislation to keep state government running if legislators can't agree on a budget before the fiscal year starts. The Senate approved the continuing resolution 40-0…
[gtxvideo vid='qBtCU4Y2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qBtCU4Y2.jpg' vtitle='First Lady McMaster and Mac Visit Dutch Fork Elem'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The First Lady and the New "first dog" Mac, made a special visit to Dutch Fork Elementary this week. South Carolina's First Lady, Peggy McMaster,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Mayor Benjamin's staff and Sheriff Leon Lott are among the many visitors that stopped by Donella Brown Wilson's home on Pendleton Street to wish her a happy birthday.…
[gtxvideo vid='5E50IiSr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5E50IiSr.jpg' vtitle='Tree Uprooted off Cy Shumpert Rd after Storm'] PROSPERITY, SC (WOLO)-- Residents outside of Prosperity in Newberry County are cleaning up after a storm ripped down trees, power lines, even fences. Off Cy Shumpert Road trees were…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say is suspected of firing multiple shots at an area apartment complex in broad daylight. Authorities say the incident took place Monday…
