CPD Charge Second Person in Connection to Falling Springs Apartment Shooting
Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting and are asking for your help to develop leads.
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Gas Tax Increase Will Take Effect July 1st
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The road bill that raises the state's gas tax for the first time in 30 years will take effect this Saturday, July 1st. Drivers statewide will be paying two cents…
A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston
[gtxvideo vid='B98NqnWj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B98NqnWj.jpg' vtitle='A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to numerous sources, South Carolina will hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to fill the vacant role with the Gamecocks. The…
Travel Ban Begins Thursday
President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban begins Thursday. President Trump says this is a necessary step in keeping American citizens safe, but there are grey areas in the executive order. The Supreme…
USC expected to hire South Florida's Mark Kingston as head baseball coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to numerous sources, South Carolina plans to hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to the same role at USC. The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has a meeting set for Friday…
Sumter man accused of intentionally setting home on fire with seven children inside
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Seven children were inside a residence when deputies say a man set the home on fire. Timothy Browder, 36, was arrested Wednesday and is charged with second degree arson,…
Deputy injured, suspect crashes after chase in Sumter County
A car went airborne and rolled over multiple times on Mooneyhan Road in Sumter County Thursday night after a brief pursuit by a Sumter County Sheriff's deputy, the agency said.
Airports Face Security Changes
Homeland Security issues new safety measures that could impact you the next time you head to the Airport.
Thursday Morning Menu
Find out some of the events that are happening around town in your Thursday Morning Menu.
3 Arrested in Connection to Hotel Shooting in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police investigators have arrested three males in connection with a shooting and armed robbery that occurred at a local hotel earlier this week. Devonte Anderson,22, Aaron Brown,18, and a minor have…
Teen Who Drowned in Lake Carolina Identified
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the teenager who drowned Tuesday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says that Elias Pierre,15 died as a result of asphyxia…
Samsung investing $380M in Newberry, creating 950 jobs
Samsung is investing $380 million in South Carolina to manufacture home appliances, creating an estimated 950 jobs over the next three years.
Trio arrested in burglary ring, deputies say
Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say after a four month long investigation, they have arrested the final suspect in a burglary ring.
Officials: Crews Recover Body of Teen in Lake Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The body of a teen missing in the waters of Lake Carolina was recovered around 2am Wednesday morning say Columbia Fire Officials. Columbia Fire, SC DNR and Richland County…
West Nile Detected In Lowcountry, DHEC Wants Public's Help
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- West Nile has been detected in South Carolina for the first time this year. The Department of Health and Environmental Control and Beaufort County officials confirm mosquitoes in the Lowcountry have tested…
Wendy Brawley Sworn In As District 70 Representative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- a ceremony surrounded by friends, family and other lawmakers, Wendy Brawley officially became a representative of S.C. House District 70. Wendy Brawley represents parts of Lower Richland and…
Cause of deadly house fire under investigation
The woman who died as the result of a house fire on Monday in the 500 block of Cedar Lane has been identified.
McConnell delays Senate health bill vote amid lack of support
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Republican senators he is delaying a vote on the GOP health care bill until after the Fourth of July recess because he does not have the votes to move it to debate, two senior Senate Republican aides tell ABC News.
Woman shot, persons of interest sought
Columbia police are looking for three 'persons of interest' after a woman was shot early Tuesday.
Motorcyclist leads Kershaw County Sheriff on high-speed chase
A motorcyclist led the Sheriff of Kershaw County on a chase on Interstate 20 Monday night, before being arrested.
Officials investigating how serial killer amassed weapons
Federal officials are investigating how a South Carolina serial killer managed to collect an arsenal of weapons decades after a kidnapping conviction made it illegal for him to buy guns.
Ingredient in popular weed killer going on list as cancerous
Regulators in California took a pivotal step on Monday toward becoming the first state to require the popular weed killer Roundup to come with a label warning that it's known to cause cancer.
Teenage body recovered in Lake Carolina
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia's Fire Department confirmed that the teenage male body was recovered from Lake Carolina around 2 a.m. This morning we are awaiting an identification and cause of death; officials say an investigation is underway. We…
Largest Heroin Bust in Orangeburg County History Happens During Traffic Stop
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Orangeburg County Deputies seized what is believed to be one of the largest heroin seizures in Orangeburg County’s history. “This was the combined efforts of Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents, DEA, and the Highway Patrol,”…
Lexington Mom Delivers 14 Pound Baby
Good things come in small packages, but sometimes the packages are not so small. "The night before, we had the family do a guestimation of how big they thought the baby was going to be… nothing was anywhere close," Arthur…
