LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A school resource officer arrested a teenager Tuesday (9/26) morning after a handgun was found in his backpack. The unnamed Airport High School student is being held by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice…
Federal prosecutors have announced charges of fraud and corruption against 10 people involved in college basketball, including former Gamecock basketball assistant Lamont Evans.
A new historical exhibit will open at the Sumter Opera House in October, celebrating its longstanding presence in the Midlands community.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Protesters dressed as zombie brides gathered outside Senator Lindsey Graham's office Monday to have their voices heard. The group Invisiable Midlands organized the protest in hopes to speak with…
[gtxvideo vid='Lv9a1a9F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lv9a1a9F.jpg' vtitle='Children's Hospital Hosts \"Mini-Hospital\"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All this week Midlands students will get a chance to get a first hand look at how Palmetto Health Richland's Children's Hospital works in a program called, "Mini-Hospital." Hospital…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- It is all over social media and it is a heated issue across the country. Dozens of NFL players and some entire teams either took a knee or stayed…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Defense and State Forestry Commission are leading the efforts for state agencies to help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Officials working with the National…
[gtxvideo vid='XgiAFeQX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XgiAFeQX.jpg' vtitle='Cayce Hall of Horrors Gears up to Scare!'] CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- This year's Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees 'Hall of Horrors' is more sinister than ever say organizers. And ABC Columbia got a sneak peak! For nearly four decades, the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia Water is offering free rain barrels to anyone who signs up for a workshop. According to the city, they will host free workshops for City of Columbia residents who will receive the free Rain…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Midlands residents have a chance to get an update on ongoing roads projects in their area. This Thursday State Representative Wendy Brawley will host a meeting with the Department of Transportation at Hopkins Park. If you can't…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers say a man was struck and killed while crossing the road Monday morning in Blythewood. A highway patrol spokesman says it happened at the intersection of Farrow Road…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a letter to SLED Chief Mark Keel, House Speaker Jay Lucas and Representatives Peter McCoy Jr. and Russell Ott requested that SLED investigate SCANA and it's subsidiary…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 7th annual Rosewood Art & Musical Festival features 48 artists from across the Southeast, handpicked by a panel of experts. The festival, taking place from…
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking to strengthen bonds with youth community members through a new "buddy card" program.
[gtxvideo vid='H6nIuEzr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/H6nIuEzr.jpg' vtitle='LCSD Save a Life'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Learn how to save a life. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is now training all deputies with new live-saving equipment. With a 20 second countdown deputies are learning how…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Hospitals will receive evacuated patients from islands damaged by Hurricane Maria. National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) officials tell ABC Columbia News that they found out the…
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WOLO) – Soldiers, employees and visitors can expect longer than usual wait times at Fort Jackson’s entrance gates on September 26. According to Fort Officials, they will be holding a force protection exercise, that will involve simulated casualties.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for fall blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will once again host its annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 22-24. It will take place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston Highway, in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to adopt a furry friend? Animal Services is hosting an adoption special Saturday for $15. Columbia and Lexington Services will be hosting their Pre-Owned Adoption Special September 22-23, 2017. All animals include spay/neuter, micro-chip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial…
An 11 month old baby has not been seen in months and now authorities in Myrtle Beach have arrested the child's mother as they continue their search.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Empire Supper Club is officially closed and their business license revoked. Joe Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, said he was surprised and saddened by the decision. Although appealing is still on the table, he is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Insurance said the cost of coverage under the Affordable Care Act will rise in our state next year. Bob Hartwig of Darla Moore's School…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Empire Supper Club will have to keep their doors closed. Chief Holbrook delivered the news to Joeseph Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, and Bakari Sellers, his legal representation on Thursday…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Attorney General's Office launched a new web site Friday to aid in the fight against human trafficking. The web site is humantrafficking.scag.gov/ Attorney General Alan Wilson says the site offers an opportunity to learn about human…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County is changing the way it deals with stray cats in the county. Beginning October 1st, community cats will be allowed to live freely throughout the county and no longer subject to restraint or confinement.…
