Former Lexington Correctional Officer Charged with Misconduct in Office
A former Lexington County Corrections officer accused of violating department policy turns himself in after being charged with Misconduct in office.
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SC Senators Discuss ``Charleston Loophole'' Gun Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group of senators wants more time to discuss a bill lengthening the amount of time authorities can take to finish a background check on someone trying to buy a gun in South Carolina. The Senate…
Richland County Deputies Looking for 3 Suspects in Armed Robbery
Richland County- Deputies are searching for three suspects caught on surveillance video in an armed robbery. On Sunday, March 11th investigators say the armed suspects went into a Windy Mountain LLC on Beltline Boulevard and stole cash. Officials say they…
Shaw Air Force Base Official Puts Out Statement on Airman Shot in Five Points
Shaw Air Force Base says 1st Class EMS Airman Anfernee Kirkland was one of the three people shot in Five Points Sunday morning. According to the base, the 22 year old was released from the hospital and is recovering at…
City of Columbia Looking for Volunteers to Help with Public Space Survey
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants…
Gas Prices Fall in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas Prices in the Midlands have fallen three cents per gallon in the past week, according to Gasbuddy. Drivers are paying an average $2.21/g , according to GasBuddy's daily survey. On the national level, drivers are paying…
Cars Struck by Objects Along I-26
The Lexington Sheriff's department is beefing up patrols after more drivers report having their cars struck by either rocks or bricks as they drove under an I-26 overpass for the second week.
Get Ready to Fill the Boot
It's that time of the year again! The Columbia Fire Department is getting ready to kick off their fill the boot campaign.
HBCU Economic Impact
A new study shows HBCU's are making a economic impact here in the Palmetto State.
Youth Violence Prevention Week Kicks Off
The City of Columbia kicks off events for the National Youth Prevention Week to put a stop to violence against and among youth.
Man suspected of running from Kershaw checkpoint in stolen truck
Kershaw County Deputies arrest a man they say ran from a traffic safety checkpoint in a stolen car. Why authorities say they may have saved his life in the process.
3 arrested for cockfighting in Kershaw County
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Three men were arrested Saturday (3/19) for cockfighting, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office. Moises Aquille Montes, 34, Miguel Martinez, 32, and Juan Diego Jimenez, 26, all from Gilbert, all face a cockfighting charge.…
Lake Murray Elementary Principal Announces Retirement Plans
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)--After 35 years shaping young minds, Claire Thompson is calling it a career. Thompson, Principal at Lake Murray Elementary School in Lexington Richland School District 5, announced Monday her plans to retire at the end of the school…
Sumter Deputies Investigating Hit & Runs
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County investigators are searching for answers in three fatal hit and run incidents spanning three years in the Rembert area On September 5, 2015, deputies say Elizabeth Lewis, 53, was hit by a car on…
State Election Filings Now Open
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Candidate filing is now open for this year's elections in South Carolina. Filing opened at noon on Friday. Candidates have until noon on March 30 to file their paperwork and pay required fees. The governor and…
NCAA Tournament Albany Regional ticket booklets go on sale
South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office is currently selling tickets for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Albany Regional.
Man Struck by a Train While Walking on Tracks in South Carolina
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) - One man has died after he was struck by a train while walking on tracks in South Carolina. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said in a news release that 39-year-old Scott Duane Cole of Gaffney died…
Suspected Five Points Shooter in Court- Live Update
[gtxvideo vid='IOWvzHSE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IOWvzHSE.jpg' vtitle='Suspected Five Points Shooter in Court- Live Update'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officials have arrested 22 year old Arthur Jones Junior in connection with a weekend shooting in Five Points that sent three men to the hospital. According…
Public Hearings Scheduled for Comet Bus System
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you taking the bus in the Midlands? Changes could be on the way for the COMET. Officials say the bus will be restructuring service in the northwest (St. Andrews & Harbison) and adding service to the…
Midlands Heart Walk: Sign Up for City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Walking for heart health. The Midlands Heart Walk is set for March 24. It's goal say organizers, to help and support the women affected by heart disease, the number 1 killer of women. According to the City…
A'ja Wilson leads South Carolina to 66-56 win over Virginia
A’ja Wilson had 25 points and 11 rebounds in her last-ever college home game to lead South Carolina to its fifth consecutive trip to the Sweet 16 with a 66-56 victory over No. 10 seeded Virginia in the women’s NCAA Tournament’s Albany Regional on Sunday night.
DeVoe, Clemson rout cold-shooting Auburn to reach Sweet 16
Gabe DeVoe scored 22 points and Elijah Thomas had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Clemson, which closed the first half with a 25-4 run that helped it beat cold-shooting Auburn 84-53 on Sunday and advance to the Midwest Region semifinal.
Broad River Road shootout investigated
The Richland County Sheriff's department continues to investigate a shooting that at least left three men suffering from gunshot wounds after authorities say a shoot-out took place outside a Broad River Road nightclub.
Southbound Ramp from Two Notch Road onto I-77 Closed for Part of Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the SC DOT, the southbound ramp from Two Notch Road onto I-77 will be closed Sunday, March 18 during night time hours to allow…
National Youth Violence Prevention Week Kicks off with City of Columbia Events
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--National Youth Violence Prevention Week kicks off with a series of events in the City of Columbia. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events. According to City…
