Construction Underway to Repair Rockyford Lake Dam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-After 16 months of living in the aftermath of the October flood some Richland County homeowners are taxing themselves to have their private dam fixed. It's been a long time…
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Michael Slager's Attorneys Seek Dismissal of Federal Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Lawyers for a white former South Carolina police officer charged with killing an unarmed black man running away from a traffic stop are seeking dismissal of his federal charges. The request filed Monday by attorneys for…
Center Dedicated to Better Educating Black Children Comes to USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A new center at USC is dedicated to making sure students of every background have equal opportunities to learn in the classroom. Some students may find it difficult to relate…
Pastors Converge on the State House
[gtxvideo vid='awNu6Hhr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/awNu6Hhr.jpg' vtitle='Pastor's Converge on the State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday pastors from across the state gathered at the State House for the first “Pastor’s Day at the State House” event. Dozens of pastors started the day at the…
Plea for Missing Sumter Woman
The Sumter County's Sheriff's Office will give an update on the case of missing woman.
Mazda Recalls Nearly 174K Cars to Fix Faulty Seats
Mazda is recalling about 174,000 small cars in the U.S. because the seats can change angles suddenly, making the vehicles hard to drive.
Columbia FD Battle Structure Fire
Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure on Two Notch Road Tuesday morning.
Pastor Day at the State House Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday pastors from across the state will gather at the State House for the first "Pastor's Day at the State House" event. Over 150 pastors are scheduled to be in attendance. According to organizers, the event will…
RCSD 'Showing Love' to The Community Before Valentine's Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- 'Love thy neighbor' is the old saying being brought to life by the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Ahead of Valentine's day sheriff's deputies decided to spread love Monday evening…
City of Columbia “Together We Can Read” Event
[gtxvideo vid='J7snsS7Z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/J7snsS7Z.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia "Together We Can Read" Event'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to get reading! The City of Columbia and Richland School District One kicked off their annual “Together We Can Read” project Monday. The featured…
SC Woman Chained: Exclusive Dr. Phil on ABC Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='IYBdjnNx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IYBdjnNx.jpg' vtitle='SC Woman Chained: Exclusive Dr. Phil on ABC Columbia'] (WOLO)– The South Carolina Woman found ‘chained like a dog’ according to investigators, appeared on the Dr. Phil Show on ABC Columbia Monday. Part Two of the Exclusive…
Teen Arrested in Connection with Sunday Morning Shooting
Columbia Police made an arrest in connection with a weekend shooting that left one juvenile in critical condition.
Good Morning Columbia Goes Polar for Special Olympics
[gtxvideo vid='sJxMAw7p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sJxMAw7p.jpg' vtitle='Good Morning Columbia Goes Polar for Special Olympics'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lake Murray Polar Plunge was held Saturday to raise money for Special Olympics of South Carolina. Good Morning Columbia anchors Grace Joyal, Rochelle Dean…
KCSO Continues to Investigate I-20 Chase, Rollover Incident
Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate after an 18-year-old Texas man led a Kershaw County deputy on a high-speed chase around 10 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 20.
Readers Dive into One Book, One Community Selection
[gtxvideo vid='W7WU41lT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W7WU41lT.jpg' vtitle='Readers Dive into One Book, One Community Selection'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Readers across the Midlands are beginning to discuss this year's One Book, One Community selection, "Grant Park." Good Morning Columbia's Grace Joyal sat down with…
Supporting Young Artists in Africa: Postcard-Sized Original Art
[gtxvideo vid='Gq0BJ1n4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Gq0BJ1n4.jpg' vtitle='Supporting Young Artists in Africa'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia based non-profit Artists for Africa brings the arts to children in some of the world's most impoverished areas. Founding board member Robbie Butt says the organization's annual…
Valentine’s Day Deals
Find out some of the Valentine's Day events you can enjoy with your sweetheart in your Morning Menu
Passenger Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Tree in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)- A one vehicle crash in Sumter resulted in a fatality Sunday morning. The crash happened around 11:45 a.m. on St Paul Church Road. Troopers said the driver of a 1983 motor home was traveling on St. Paul Church…
Juvenile in Critical Condition After Shooting on Wild Iris Court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is currently on the scene of a shooting that left a male juvenile in serious condition on Sunday. Officers responded to a shots fired call…
Air Quality Advisory Issued For Newberry Area Due to Landfill Fire
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO)- An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for Newberry area by Newberry County Emergency Management due to landfill fire Sunday. Due to the fire at a construction debris landfill off SC 121 near Belfast Rd., Newberry County…
Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Hopkins
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire that destroyed a mobile home Sunday morning in Hopkins. Fire Fighters arrived to the mobile home in the 200 block of Willow Wind Road at 6:30 a.m. Fire officials…
Victim Says He Was Shot During Craigslist Deal in Blythewood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Richland County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a shooting after the victims said he was shot during a Craigslist purchase Saturday night. Deputies said just before midnight they responded to Providence Northeast hospital, which is where the victim…
Coroner Identifies Victim Killed in Shooting Outside Waffle House in Columbia
COLUMBIA,S.C. (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner has identified the man that was shot and killed outside of a local restaurant Sunday Morning. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Wayne A. Bell, 28,…
Breast Cancer Screenings: Medical Minute
[gtxvideo vid='dCibpxTK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dCibpxTK.jpg' vtitle='Breast Cancer Screenings: Medical Minute'] ABC NEWS-- In this medical minute, ABC'S Dr. Timothy Johnson takes a look at breast cancer screenings and what women need to know. Take a look at this medical minute.
Woman Wanted For Murder in Spartanburg Arrested in Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C (WOLO)- The Lexington Police Department arrested one of three suspects wanted for murder Saturday. Police said they arrested Alicia Danielle Pilgrim, 30, of Inman SC at 10:30 p.m. in connection with a murder Saturday morning murder in Spartanburg.…
