RCSD Investigating Shooting of Three Men
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent three men to the hospital Friday night. Deputies responded to a shots fired call in the 7000 block of Garners…
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CPD Investigation of Five Points Assault Clears Moore and Samuel, Warrant for Dread
The Columbia Police Department has put out a warrant for former Gamecocks linebacker Jalen Dread for Simple Assault after being accused of assaulting a male at the "Five Points Saloon" last Saturday. Current USC players Deebo Samuel and Skai Moore…
Rosewood Crawfish Festival
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for some crawfish. The 2017 Rosewood Crawfish Festival is Saturday in Columbia. The festival kicks off at 11am and runs until 8pm Where: Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC 29205…
Gamecock Student-Athletes Set For Graduation This Weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - South Carolina Athletics celebrates 104 current and former student-athletes who will participate in graduation ceremonies this weekend at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks have continued to excel in the classroom during the 2016-17 school year, as…
Potbellied Pig: Swine Suspect in Lexington County
[gtxvideo vid='khw2K707' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/khw2K707.jpg' vtitle='Potbellied Pig: Swine Suspect in Lexington County'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- A potbellied pig is now in custody after giving Lexington County Deputies the 'swine slip'. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department received calls about a roaming pig, sneaking…
USC Students Get Their Sheepskin
Some USC Seniors are ready to walk out of college and into the "real world" as they graduate to the next level on their journey.
SC Legislator Resigning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Rep. Harold Mitchell says he's resigning after 12 years in the Legislature for health reasons. Local media outlets report that Mitchell was to announce his resignation Friday afternoon. The 51-year-old Spartanburg Democrat said he's…
Owner of Five Points bar will surrender business license
The owner of the Five Points nights that made headlines recently after a University of South Carolina was choked has agreed to turn over his business licence.
Richland County Transportation Director Resigns
Richland County’s first director of its Transportation Program funded by a voter-approved penny sales tax increase is leaving his post to accept a job at the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT).
#IamaPreexistingCondition trends on Twitter
Twitter users concerned about the bill passed the House to repeal and replace Obamacare are sharing their personal health stories on Twitter under the hashtag #IamaPreexistingCondition.
Marco Farms, Inc recalls veal, beef, and pork products due to possible E. Coli contamination
Marcho Farms, Inc., of Souderton, in Montgomery County, is recalling approximately 5,620 pounds of boneless veal, and ground veal, beef and pork products that may be adulterated withnon-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O111, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday.
SC State students petition to rescind McMaster's invitation
An online petition to select a new commencement speaker for South Carolina State University is circulating after Gov. Henry McMaster was announced Wednesday as the deliverer of this year's spring address at the historically black public college.
Graduation Time at University of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time for the students at the University of South Carolina to don their caps and gowns. Several commencements are set for Friday. According to school officials, the School of Law ceremony takes place at 9 a.m. Friday…
Bridges Re-Open in Clarendon County
[gtxvideo vid='BXRLzF5i' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BXRLzF5i.jpg' vtitle='Bridges Re-Open in Clarendon County'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--After more than 18 months several bridges damaged in the October 2015 flood reopened Thursday. The Bridges in Clarendon County are off Highway 301, North of Manning. The bridges were…
SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads
[gtxvideo vid='FwCv6xzo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FwCv6xzo.jpg' vtitle='SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A conference committee is working to pave the way for the South Carolina Roads bill. During their second meeting the conference committee got to the…
National Day of Prayer
Crowds gathered across the country to bow their heads and lift the Nation up in prayer, including right here in the Capital City.
Human Foot Found on SC Dock
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Investigators in South Carolina are trying to figure out how a shoe with a human foot inside ended up on a dock in Charleston. A police report says a woman told employees Monday that the shoe…
Riverbanks Zoo Announces Death of Female African Elephant
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the death of one of its female African elephants. Zoo officials say the 37 year old Elephant, named Penny, was humanely euthanized on Thursday, May 4 after she fell on exhibit…
RCSD: Suspects sought in armed robbery of El Cheapo
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the community’s assistance in locating two suspects wanted for armed robbery.
Brothers and Sisters in Blue to Mentor Midlands Youth
[gtxvideo vid='UzV6mmmb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UzV6mmmb.jpg' vtitle='bbbsgc'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is starting a new program that will match members of law enforcement with the children and families the organization currently serves. "Bigs in Blue" is…
Google warns of email scam that impersonates Google Docs
Google said it shut down an email spam campaign that impersonated its online file service, Google Docs.
Health Tips for Older Drivers
[gtxvideo vid='R3I8mVrK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/R3I8mVrK.jpg' vtitle='Health Tips for Older Drivers'] CNN-- In this health minute, Kim Hutcherson has some tips for older drivers on how to stay alert before they get behind the wheel. Click here for the health minute tips.
Newberry County Coroner Identifies Victim in Prosperity Homicide
NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Newberry County Coroner’s Office along with the Prosperity Police Department and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating a domestic homicide that occurred this morning, May 3, 2017…
Erin Fox of Gaffney Senior High School Named 2018 South Carolina Teacher Of The Year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The State Superintendent of education, Molly Spearman, announced that the 2018 South Carolina teacher of the year is Erin Fox. Fox is an English teacher at Gaffney…
South Carolina Snake Bites up 30 Percent in 2017
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Unseasonably warm weather has allowed people to get outside more often this year. That may explain why reports of snake bites have increased 30 percent in South Carolina from this time a year ago. Jill Michels, Managing…
