City of Columbia Expected to Win Big During 2019 NCAA Tournament
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- March Madness is headed to the Midlands for the first time since 1970. The tournament is anticipated to bring thousands to the city of Columbia which is a slam…
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Lyon Street Neighborhood Development
[gtxvideo vid='k8LM8fs1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/k8LM8fs1.jpg' vtitle='Lyon Street Neighborhood Development'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Helping make the American Dream a soon to be reality, that's what City of Columbia Leaders are doing in the Lyon Street Neighborhood. The City of Columbia Community Development Department…
Roads Bill Debate Begins on the Senate Floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Senators are debating a solution for improving South Carolina roads after house members urged them to make a move. Some senators say they are more than ready…
Tax Day Freebies
[gtxvideo vid='s1W1mgHP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s1W1mgHP.jpg' vtitle='Tax Day Freebies'] ABC NEWS-- The deadline for filing taxes has been extended this year to today, April 18, but that doesn't eliminate the stress. To alleviate the pain from meeting this dreaded deadline, some companies are…
Columbia to Host NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The City of Columbia and Colonial Life Arena have been awarded a bid from the NCAA and have been selected as one of eight sites to host NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds in 2019.…
Local Presidential Scholar Candidate
One local Senior getting ready to graduate is leaving on a high note .
Consumer Recall
[gtxvideo vid='GIlE40vd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GIlE40vd.jpg' vtitle='Consumer Recall'] Image Courtesy: FDA CNN (WOLO)-- A consumer recall for teething tablets has been issued by consumer officials. Two types of the teething products have been recalled, the Food and Drug Administration announced.The FDA said Standard Homeopathic…
Death of 4 Inmates Brings Awareness to Mental Health in Prisons
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Psychiatric care for inmates in state prisons has come under scrutiny following the incident at Kirkland Correctional Institute. Mental health experts sauy something needs to be done because there…
City of Columbia: National Community Development Week
[gtxvideo vid='0IoMwoI0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0IoMwoI0.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia National Community Development'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The city of Columbia is celebrating National Community Development week. Monday at the kick off, Mayor Steve Benjamin took the time to recognize all the programs that benefit…
Former VP Biden Honors Hollings During SC Statue Dedication
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings of South Carolina is being honored outside the federal courthouse in Charleston that used to bear his name. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the main speaker Monday at the…
Experts Discuss Best Ways to File Taxes at the Last Minute
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The deadline to file your state and federal taxes is tomorrow, April 18, 2017. If you have not filed yours yet. Experts say you are not alone. "45…
Dozier Staying in Draft, Ending Gamecocks Career
Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he'll be staying there. The Spring Valley alum and former high school All-American is reportedly signing with an agent, ending his collegiate…
Teething Tablets Recalled
If you are the parent of a small child you may be impacted by a recall of a popular brand of teething tablets.
Concealed Weapons Bill in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --Gov. Henry McMaster supports legislation allowing adults to openly carry a handgun in South Carolina without a permit. McMaster's spokesman Brian Symmes said Friday the Republican governor thinks the bill is constitutional and would ``sign it if…
3 Officers Injured, 1 Stabbed in Disturbance at Kershaw Correctional
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-Three officers were injured, one of them stabbed, during a "disturbance" at the Kershaw Correctional Institution Sunday afternoon. South Carolina Department of Corrections Public Information Director, Sommer Sharpe says around 3p.m. there…
Woman Arrested For DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A West Columbia woman has been arrested for driving under the influence when she was involved in a crash that killed a motorcyclist Sunday morning. Troopers say Catherine…
Troopers Searching For Car in Fatal Hit-And-Run
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is searching for a car involved in a fatal hit and run Sunday morning. Troopers say a pedestrian was hit on Old Camden Road near Trade Mill Court around 2:20a.m. According…
New Research on Quitting Smoking
[gtxvideo vid='vVJLoBlE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vVJLoBlE.jpg' vtitle='New Research on Quitting Smoking'] ABC NEWS--It's truly a life and death decision say health experts. Now, new evidence that some strategies to quit smoking may be better than others. Here's Dr. Timothy Johnson with this medical…
Happy Easter from ABC Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his…
South Carolina Protesters Join National Call For Trump's Tax Returns
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Dozens of South Carolinians wanted their voices heard as they protested in front of the State House Saturday to demand President Trump Release his tax returns. Taking part in…
Burned Body Found Near Paces Brook Apartments in Columbia
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Authorities say a body was found burning near Paces Brook apartments Saturday night. Columbia Fire officials found the body when responding to a brush fire and notified the…
'7th Annual Let’s Move! Columbia Easter' Event Promotes Good Health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- If you ever thought fun and fitness could never collide, then think again. Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia hosted the 7th annual Let's Move Columbia Easter…
Five Points Bar Facing Shut Down
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The future is still unknown for a troubled five points bar. Columbia Police Chief, Skip Holbrook met with owner of the pour house and his attorney on Friday. Holbrook…
Easter Spending on the Rise for Chocolates and Decorations
[gtxvideo vid='5yXzMMtb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5yXzMMtb.jpg' vtitle='Easter Spending on the Rise'] CNN--Easter spending is high. According to the National Retail Federation spending for Easter is expected to reach 18 point four billion dollars, that's up six percent over last year's record and a…
USC Graduates Hope to Make Prom Easier With Tuxedo Rental Startup
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A group of recent USC graduates is helping young men look great without them having to step foot outside their high school. Tux on Trux began as…
