Columbia Firefighters Respond to House Fire
A house was damaged by a fire on Zeigler Street Tuesday afternoon.
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Evanger's Recalls 5 Lots of Hunk of Beef Dog Food
ABC NEWS-- An Illinois pet food company is voluntarily recalling five lots in its Hunk of Beef line because of a "potential contaminant pentobarbital" detected in one lot, according to a press release from the Federal Food and Drug Administration.…
Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery at Verizon Store
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for two suspects who robbed a Verizon store at gunpoint last Friday.
Lexington Mayor Delivers State of the Town Address
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lexington Mayor Steve Macdougall delivered his State of the Town address Monday night. Macdougall spoke about the town's 17 percent increase in new businesses, along with the completion of the Icehouse Amphitheater, and body cameras for…
DHEC Conducting HIV Testing for Aids Awareness
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is conducting free HIV testing, say officials. According to health officials, DHEC is partnering with community-based organizations to sponsor HIV testing events this week in observance of…
Don’t Waste Food SC Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is one of the Southeast's leading states in food recovery efforts according to officials with the Department of Commerce. Tuesday the Advancing Food Recovery in South Carolina roundtable will take place at the Columbia Metro…
CPD to Meet With Suspended Firefighter
COLUMBIA. S.C. (WOLO)- The former firefighter who police identified as a person of interest in an arson investigation is due to meet with police. The Columbia Police Department confirmed to ABC…
Clemson Grad Stuck Due to Travel Ban Now Home in SC
[gtxvideo vid='H4PGquTY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/H4PGquTY.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Grad Stuck Due to Travel Ban Now Home in SC'] GREENVILLE, SC (WOLO)-- An update on the Clemson graduate student who was stuck after President Trump's travel ban, Nazanin Zinouri returned to South Carolina Monday afternoon. The Iranian…
Fixing SC Roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Henry McMaster is asking the federal government for $5 billion to help repair South Carolina's crumbling roads and bridges. The Republican governor also indicated in his letter Monday to President Donald Trump that he disapproves…
W. Columbia PD Investigates Shooting in Business Parking Lot
ABC Columbia has a crew headed to the scene of a shooting in a West Columbia store parking lot.
KCSO Launches "Name our New Kershaw County K9"
Kershaw County, SC – With the wagging tail of a waiting dog, Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews announced a new program today to have Kershaw County elementary-aged school children to help the Sheriff’s Office name its new K9 officer.
Christ Court Structures Demolition
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Two Early Morning Shootings are Being Investigated
Richland County Sheriff's are trying to find the gunman responsible for two separate early morning shootings.
Historic Lexington County Home Gets New Resident
[gtxvideo vid='ttfCNolO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ttfCNolO.jpg' vtitle='Historic Lexington County Home Gets New Resident'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A new business has taken up residence in Lexington County's historic Coogler-Meetze house. "Rustic Chic Interiors" and the one of the county's oldest functioning buildings, are now…
Matt Moore Won't Seek Third Term
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party says he will not seek a third term at the helm. Chairman Matt Moore made the announcement on Saturday. Moore's current term ends with the state GOP convention…
Following Block of Trump's Travel Ban, Clemson Graduate Will Return to SC
An Iranian engineer is returning to the South Carolina city where she works thanks to the opening created when a federal court suspended President Donald Trump's travel ban against seven Muslim nations.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Parts of West Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory for some customers in West Columbia. Residents living in the following areas no longer have to boil their water before drinking it. 2700 – 2900 Blocks of…
Several Rounds Fired Into Hopkins Home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- No one was injured after several bullets were fired into a home in Hopkins Saturday night. Richland County Sheriff Deputies responded to a shots fired call at 11:30…
Woman Injured by Shattered Glass During Sunday Morning Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A woman was injured by shattered glass during a shooting Sunday morning. Richland County Sheriff Deputies said shots rang out at 3:30 a.m. at a home in the…
Man Shot Dead in Columbia, One Person Detained
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One man was killed and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Sunday morning on Piney Grove Road. Richland County Sheriff Deputies responded to a shots fired call…
Midlands Black History Parade,Festival Promotes Unity
[gtxvideo vid='YApOQjvb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YApOQjvb.jpg' vtitle='BHM FEST'] COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- The 13th Annual Karamu Statewide Black History Parade and Festival promoted unity in the Midlands on Saturday. Hundreds came out the the parade and festival this year to celebrate black history. It's…
Local Groups Helping Midlands Residents Prepare For Tax Season
[gtxvideo vid='Pl8bO7K0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Pl8bO7K0.jpg' vtitle='TAX FREE'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Cooperative Ministry and United Way of the Midlands kicked off tax season with a free tax preparation and filing services for individuals with household incomes of $64,000 or less. The 'Super…
Columbia Firefighter Suspended Without Pay During Ongoing Investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia City Manager has issued a statement regarding an ongoing fatal arson investigation where a Columbia Firefighter is a person of interest. "At this time, I have…
South Carolina's 1st Openly Gay Lawmaker From Deep-Red District
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's first openly gay legislator hails from the unlikeliest of places: an ultra-conservative part of the state that is home to the Christian fundamentalist school Bob Jones University. Republican Rep. Jason Elliott says his sexual…
South Carolina GOP Chairman Won't Seek 3rd Term at Helm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party says he will not seek a third term at the helm. Chairman Matt Moore made the announcement on Saturday. Moore's…
