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…
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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…
U.N. Ambassador Haley Speaks on Russia
[gtxvideo vid='bIB6yYYx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bIB6yYYx.jpg' vtitle='Ambassador to the UN Haley's Speaks on Russia'] CNN--U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley Offered a strong condemnation of Russia in her first appearance. Haley spoke at the U.N. Security Council on the issue. Here's…
SC Drought Status
[gtxvideo vid='IvOu6Dzk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IvOu6Dzk.jpg' vtitle='SC Drought Status'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to adequate winter rainfall , the South Carolina Drought Response Committee has updated the drought forecast. The group looked at the drought status of the counties in South Carolina. All counties…
Mother, Son Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide Friday afternoon in on May Oak Circle. Coroner Gary Watts…
Go Red for Women Day
[gtxvideo vid='o2C0nu6K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o2C0nu6K.jpg' vtitle='GO Red for Women Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The midlands and the nation are going red Friday. National Go Red for Women Day is designed to get women heart healthy. According to health experts, heart disease is…
Truck Crashes into Irmo Home
Two young children are lucky to be alive after authorities say a pick up slammed into the side of their home and came to rest in their bedroom.
Ruth's Pimento Cheese Recall
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Ruth's Salads has announced a recall of its Original Pimento Spread in 7-ounce plastic containers after determining it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A statement from the…
