Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin State of the City Tonight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will give the 2017 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on January 31 at the Darla Moore School of…
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Trump's Travel Ban Being Felt in The Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Ripple effect of President Donald Trump's travel ban is being felt in the Midlands. All across the United States, Americans are protesting to fight against President Trumps…
Search for Armed Robbery Suspects Continues
Police have released photos of two suspects wanted in connection with a Monday morning bank robbery in West Columbia.
USC to Erect Statue of First African-American Professor
The University of South Carolina wants to erect a statue in honor of the school's first African-American professor.
Alleged Burglar Suffer Injuries After Jumping from Second Story Window
A 48-year-old man is charged with two counts of first-degree burglary after allegedly breaking-in to two apartments in the 7600 block of Hunt Club Road last Friday.
RCSD Sheriff Warns of Rise in Scams
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it has received new reports of scams soliciting money for various fictitious scenarios costing unsuspecting victims to lose upwards of $6,000. Richland County Sheriff…
Overnight Fire Claims One Life
One person was found dead in a two story apartment building as firefighters battled an overnight blaze.
Trump's Order Heightens Risk of Attacks in US, Homeland Security Expert Says
President Trump said his executive order restricting entry into the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-dominated countries is to keep Americans safer, but one former Homeland Security official who is an ABC News contributor said the move could instead do the opposite by inspiring violent extremist attacks in the U.S.
Read Along with Richland Library: One Book, One Community
[gtxvideo vid='Sgo44qHw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Sgo44qHw.jpg' vtitle='Readalong with Richland Library'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library's annual shared reading experience encourages Midlands' area residents to read the same book at the same time. In this year's novel, Grant Park, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Leonard…
Women: Protecting Yourself from A Predator
[gtxvideo vid='6ahXXRKH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6ahXXRKH.jpg' vtitle='Protecting Yourself from Predators As A Woman'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Department is offering a free women's self-defense course, to empower and provide women with the tools to escape an attacker. RCSD said this…
Plantation Court Apartment Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday night at Plantation Court Apartments in the 200 block of South Saluda Avenue. Firefighters said there was…
Lexington County Chili Cook-Off to Benefit Local Charities
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Thousands came out to the Lexington County annual Chili Cook Off on Sunday. Residents in Lexington braved the cold to put their cooking skills to the test. Event goers…
Columbia Church Dedicates Sunday Service to Addressing Gun Violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands church dedicated their Sunday service to addressing gun violence in the Palmetto State. The Reid Chapel AME Church hosted a "Stand Up Sunday" service in hopes…
Crews Battle Apartment Fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Crews are on the scene of a two-alarm apartment fire on Hardscrabble Road in Columbia. Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say when they arrived to The Reserve at Lake Carolina Apartment complex heavy fire and smoke…
ABC Columbia: Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate
[gtxvideo vid='ssOTzKSt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ssOTzKSt.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia: Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is pushing to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. 28 states nationwide have given patients access to marijuana for pain treatment.…
Midlands Man Killed After Being Ejected From Car on I-20
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands man is dead after being ejected from his vehicle on I-20 Sunday morning. Troopers say the crash happened around 3:45 a.m. when Jonathan Hubbard was traveling…
2 Rescued, 4 Displaced in Midlands House Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire department is investigating a fire that left four people displaced. The fire happened on House Street at a two story quadplex around 11:30 p.m. Saturday.…
Richland Library Honors Black History Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Richland Library hosted its annual Black History Month Fair on Saturday. The purpose of the fair is to recognized the richness of African-American culture through music, storytelling, dance and…
Man Who Shot 2 Neighbors Found Dead Inside Orangeburg Co. Home
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- The suspect who shot two of his neighbors in Orangeburg on Saturday, later shot and killed himself. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said at approximately 1:30 p.m. Orangeburg…
RCSD Searching For 2 Home Invasion Suspects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Deputies are searching for two suspects after a Friday night home invasion. Richland County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the 3000 block of Leesburg Road around 10:30p.m. in reference…
Man Arrested After Firing Rifle Inside Midlands Home
COLUMBIA, S.C.(WOLO)- A 24-year-old man is facing several criminal charges after damaging a victims home during a home invasion on Friday night. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriffs department said a…
Underwater Prehistoric Exhibit to Open at SC State Museum
[gtxvideo vid='hpod5LrY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hpod5LrY.jpg' vtitle='Underwater Prehistoric Exhibit at SC State Museum'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to go under the sea and back to Pre Historic times. The South Carolina State Museum is opening a new exhibit called "Savage Ancient Seas…
Health Study: More Exercise, Less Sitting
[gtxvideo vid='GmgJNVPU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GmgJNVPU.jpg' vtitle='Health Study: More Exercise, Less Sitting'] CNN-- A new study says sitting at your desk or in a chair all day can make your body feel older than you actually are. Kim Hutcherson explains why experts say…
Shooting at South Aiken High School
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) -- The Aiken County Sheriff's Office confirms at least two people were shot after a basketball game at South Aiken High School Friday night. The call…
Firefighters Battle House Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Friday afternoon at a home on Prospect Street in Columbia. Crews said there was heavy smoke and flames.…
