MLK Events Happening in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- If you missed out on some of the Martin Luther King Jr. events happening over the weekend, on Monday the city and other local organizations are hosting MLK events…
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Columbia Church Host MLK 'SOULutions Forum' to Inspire Youth
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Zion Canaan Baptist Church held a SOULutions Youth Forum Saturday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy. Guest speakers talked about the importance of health and…
Clemson Comes Together to Celebrate their Champs
[gtxvideo vid='9zFHFJP2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9zFHFJP2.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Comes Together to Celebrate their Champs'] The streets of a small town stayed animated and excited as waiving banners and celebratory signs stood several rows deep. Close to 70,000 fans filed and filed most of Death…
Toddler Shot During Drug Deal, Warrant Says
SANTEE, S.C. (WOLO)- The father of a 2-year-old who was shot in the head in Santee has been arrested in connection to the Saturday night shooting. The warrant released to ABC Columbia…
Deputies Seek 4 Suspects in Strip Club Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Investigators are searching for 3 to 4 black male suspects in a silver Jeep Wrangler with a black top from the shooting that occurred at Club Laroice…
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Parts of West Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water residents in the following areas: Shampy Street 2800 Block of Franklin Drive Kirkwood Drive Dalewood Drive…
2 Shot in Separate Richland County Nightclub Shootings
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Two people were shot and injured at two different Richland County nightclubs Saturday morning. Richland County Deputies said the shootings happened just before 3:00 a.m. The first shooting happened at Wet nightclub in the 3700 block…
Local Principal Wins First Appearance on Jeopardy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A dream over 30 years in the making has come true for longtime educator Dr. Cheryl Guy. The principal of Westwood High School in Bythewood says she has…
Prosecutors Will Not Charge Former SRO in Spring Valley HS Incident
Former Spring Valley High School Resource Officer Benjamin Fields will not be charged for the use of physical force in an incident that drew national attention.
Stolen Car Crashed into Area Store
Lexington County Sheriff's Deputies continue investigating a early afternoon accident that left a reported stolen truck crashed into the front of a Bowers Parkway store.
"Kountry" Wayne promises to bring laughs to the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='TXvBvCA3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TXvBvCA3.jpg' vtitle='Kountry Wayne'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Once with a dream of being a superstar in the music world, "Kountry" Wayne Corley turned to comedy and hasn't looked back. With selfie video Facebook posts that routinely reach nearly 1 million views,…
Remembering Brain Health this New Year
[gtxvideo vid='870JvQlz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/870JvQlz.jpg' vtitle='Remembering Brain Health this New Year'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - At any age, healthy habits can help improve the health of your body --including your brain. The Alzheimer’s Association® recommends that people of all ages include "Brain…
New Year, New Smile
If you're looking for the perfect way to show off a new you in the new year, you may want to start with something that can put a healthy smile on your face.
Restoring Hope Rebuild Blitz
[gtxvideo vid='cTInt09M' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cTInt09M.jpg' vtitle='Restoring Hope Rebuild Blitz'] COLUMBIA, S.C. -- More than one year after the flood, still more than 1,000 families in the Midlands are in need of some home repair. United Way of the Midlands and national disaster recovery…
City of Columbia: After Hours Water Drop-In
COLUMBIA , SC ( WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's Water department is looking for your input. According to the City, an After hours drop-in will be held so residents get questions answered about their water bills. The City says they…
Carowinds is Hiring
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WOLO) -- Carowinds is looking for enthusiastic individuals committed to providing smiles and fun with a side of Carolina hospitality. The park is looking to fill more than 4,000 positions, ranging from entry level to supervisory, for the 2017 season.…
DHEC Offering Free Radon Kits
COLUMBIA , SC ( WOLO)-- The Department of health is offering free Radon kits this month. According to officials from DHEC, January is National Radon Action Month, and they encourage all South Carolinians to test their homes for radon so…
Deputies: Woman Stole $31K from 94 Year-Old
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office say between February and August of 2016 Ann McLeod used a debit card belonging to a 94-year- old victim, to obtain cash and merchandise totaling $11,100. Deputies say she also…
Confederate Relic Room's Board Not Giving Up on $3.6M Plan
The governing board of South Carolina's Confederate Relic Room isn't giving up on a $3.6 million proposal to expand the state's military history museum and display the battle flag removed from Statehouse grounds in summer 2015.
Homeowner Returns to Find Burglar Inside
A homeowner returned home to find an burglary suspect inside his Green Meadows Drive home.
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested During Traffic Stop
Deputies from Richland County arrested a 45-year-old man on Broad River and Interstate 20 after he allegedly robbed a Farrow Road bank.
Local Principal Appears on Jeopardy
An area principal gets to live her dream of being on the hit trivia show Jeopardy. You can catch her in action Thursday night on ABC at 8PM
Clowns, space ships, ice, and fun - aka The circus is coming to town
[gtxvideo vid='SJXmUsFU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SJXmUsFU.jpg' vtitle='Rinling Brother on GMC 1'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--The circus is coming to town...Really. The 147th Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus is set to arrive,…
Soldier Dies in Non-Combat Incident in Kuwait
According to A U.S. Army a soldier died in a non-combat related incident in Kuwait.
Restaurant Week Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='EwqGBHZG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EwqGBHZG.jpg' vtitle='Restaurant Week Columbia'] COLUMBIA, S.C. - Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites! Restaurant Week Columbia starts today and runs until January 22nd. This 11-day food fest allows all you diners to experience all that the Midlands’…
