Man in hospital with life-threatening injures after stabbing in Richland County
A man is suffering from life threatening injuries after he was found suffering from multiple stab wounds early Wednesday morning at an apartment complex.
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Firefighters in Charleston Dealing with Bedbugs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Some firefighters along the South Carolina coast have had to find temporary quarters after a bedbug outbreak. The Charleston Fire Department says firefighters were moved to another station after the pests survived three attempts to get…
Westwood HS Remembers Fallen Classmate
BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO)- The Westwood High School Community came together Tuesday night to remember an 11th grade student who tragically lost his life in a car crash back in March. "We miss him,…
Lexington Deputies Investigating Fatal Shooting
Lexington Co. (S.C.)-- Investigators with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department say a male victim died on the way to the hospital following a Tuesday night shooting on South Hampton Rd. A spokesperson for the department says crime scene investigators…
Online Travel Guide to African American Cultural Sites in S.C. Launches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- As summer approaches and travelers make their way into the state, a new online travel guide that highlights of our state's African American history has launched. Dawn Dawson-House with…
CPD: Searching for Female Persons of Interest in Deadly Shooting at Park
[gtxvideo vid='QXyjrIMu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QXyjrIMu.jpg' vtitle='CPD: Searching for Female Persons of Interest'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police are searching for two females, they say are persons of interest in a deadly weekend shooting in Finlay Park. According to police, the persons of interest…
Leeza's Care Connection Cleaning Up After Tree Rips Roof
[gtxvideo vid='vY3dvDNt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vY3dvDNt.jpg' vtitle='Leeza's Care Connection Cleaning UpAfter Tree Rips Roof'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We will absolutely reopen, those are the words from employees at Leeza's Care Connection after a giant oak tree ripped through the roof during storms. The…
2 Killed, 1 Injured in Fiery Crash
Two people are dead and a third is in the hospital after a fiery crash in Richland County. SC Highway Patrol Investigates.
Gator Forced to Chug Beer
Two men face charges after allegedly forcing a gator to chug a beer before reportedly posting pictures of it on popular cell phone app causing a media firestorm.
Getting Ready for Summer: Safety Tips
[gtxvideo vid='GPuPVI2o' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GPuPVI2o.jpg' vtitle='Getting Ready for Summer: Safety Tips'] CNN-- It's almost time for Summer and that means fun in the sun, But there can also be dangers if you are not prepared. From grilling out to sunscreen safety, here's…
Shark Jumps into Boat! Fisherman Injured
[gtxvideo vid='MQwgqswV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MQwgqswV.jpg' vtitle='Shark Jumps into Boat! Fisherman Injured'] ABC NEWS-- An Australian fisherman survived a close encounter with a 9-foot great white shark after it leaped into his boat on Saturday. Terry Selwood says the shark jumped onto the…
Palmetto Concert Band Hosts Memorial Day Concert
[gtxvideo vid='Oi2yRdw8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Oi2yRdw8.jpg' vtitle='Palmetto Concert Band Hosts Memorial Day Concert'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The sounds of patriotism rang out at the Koger Center for the Arts Memorial Day. The Palmetto Concert Band put on its annual Memorial Day Concert. The performance…
The Midlands Observes Memorial Day
[gtxvideo vid='ytEwwUJh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ytEwwUJh.jpg' vtitle='The Midlands Observes Memorial Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Memorial Day in the Midlands has meaning for so many military families in our area. ABC Columbia's Gabrielle Franklin visited the Fort Jackson National Cemetery for a story on…
Gas Prices Dip this Memorial Day
[gtxvideo vid='6oqvUJPN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6oqvUJPN.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Dip this Memorial Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you're hitting the road for the Memorial Day holiday, you'll be paying less at the pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in the Midlands have fallen nearly in…
Memorial Day Safety
It's Memorial Day and before you get ready to hit the road, fire up the grill or take a dip, hear some of the safety tips you need to keep in mind.
Health: Which Foods are Snack Worthy Before Bedtime
[gtxvideo vid='1bOJghX8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1bOJghX8.jpg' vtitle='Health: Which Foods are Snack Worthy Before Bedtime'] CNN-Looking to head to the fridge before bedtime? Before you grab that snack, think about how it might affect your sleep. If you have to have a treat, there…
LCSD Looking For Man Caught Stealing Tip Jar
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man they say was caught on camera stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant. Deputies say the male suspect was recorded stealing from the San Jose's tip…
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts of West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of West Columbia. The City of West Columbia issued the advisory for the following areas because of a water line break. Jarvis Klapman Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard Sunset…
Man Dies After Shooting At Finlay Park
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…
2 Officers Suffer Minor Injuries in South Carolina Shooting
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…
House Fire Causes $50K Worth of Damage
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…
City of Columbia Pools Open for Memorial Day
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 &…
Marshal's Track Down Sumter Murder Suspect
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.…
Police: Sumter Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself
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…
More Travelers Expected to Visit S.C. This Memorial Day
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…
