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Columbia Police: Armed Robbery Investigation

[gtxvideo vid='w7Vr7Xo9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w7Vr7Xo9.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police: Dunkin Donuts Robbed'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police continue to search for suspects in an armed Robbery at Dunkin Donuts located in the 3300 block of Devine Street Saturday night. Police say the suspects pointed guns at…

Dylann Roof Sentencing: Prosecution, Defense Rest

[gtxvideo vid='uPaqUHyr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uPaqUHyr.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof Sentencing : Closing Statements'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prosecutors on Monday rested their case against convicted church shooter Dylann Roof. Roof, who is representing himself, called no witnesses and also rested his case. As family members…

Clemson/Alabama Rematch

Whether you are ready to "roll tide" or growl like a Tiger, Football fans are ready to see Alabama and Clemson go head to head during the 2017 Playoffs Monday Night.

Fixing Roads Legislators Top Priority

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Fixing South Carolina's highways again tops legislators' priority list for the session that starts Tuesday. But roadblocks remain to any plan that increases gas taxes to fund construction. Proposals in the House and Senate would eventually increase…

Monday Morning Menu

[gtxvideo vid='UJgcxtKc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UJgcxtKc.jpg' vtitle='Monday Morning Menu'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Good Morning Columbia's Grace Joyal and Rochelle Dean bring you details on your Monday Morning Menu. Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo: Richland and Lexington receive free admission into the park…

40 Young Adults Recognized at Columbia Urban League's Cotillion

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)–It was a night of honoring academic excellence on Saturday night in the Midlands. The Columbia Urban League hosted it's 5th annual Project Ready Cotillion at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center. Forty young ladies and gentlemen who…

ABC Columbia-Red Cross Blood Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The winter months are typically slow, in terms of blood donations. The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors, they say about 37,000 fewer donations were given in November and December than…

Sumter Woman Arrested After Cashing Fake Checks

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-A woman wanted on multiple charges after cashing fake payroll checks at local businesses has been arrested. Officers with the Sumter Police Department, assisted by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and…

The Best of What We Heard from Clemson Media Day

TAMPA, FL (WOLO) -- The second-ranked Clemson Tigers attended "Media Day" at Amalie Arena Saturday to preview the 2017 National Championship game against top-ranked Alabama. Here's the best of what we heard from the Tigers.

SC Emergency Officials: Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

COLUMBIA, SC  ( WOLO)--State Emergency officials want you to be prepared for freezing temperatures and road conditions. The S.C. Emergency Management Division says you should be prepared for extreme cold and hazardous conditions…

Light Snow, Little Accumulation in Midlands

COLUMBIA , SC  ( WOLO )--Early Saturday morning rain turned to snow in parts of the Midlands. Light snow could be seen falling in parts of the Northwest Midlands , including Irmo and Ballentine. Rain and sleet fell between the…

Lexington Richland District Five Cancels Weekend Events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to the winter weather, Lexington-Richland School District Five is canceling all events and activities for Saturday and Sunday. According to the district,  this includes all programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or…

Winter Weather Safety: Driving Tips

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is not expected to see a large amount of winter weather, in terms of snow accumulations, but it's important to keep winter safety driving tips in mind. The City of Columbia has shared safety tips:…

Richland One Cancels Saturday Athletics Events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to the possibility of Winter Weather,  various Richland One athletics events scheduled for Saturday have been been cancelled. According to the District, here is a list of canceled activities: Wrestling: St. Andrews Middle School vs. Camden…

Lexington District One cancels Saturday activities

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Due to possible winter weather,  Lexington County School District One has canceled all Saturday activities. According to the District, programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or district-related meetings, events or extra-curricular activities scheduled…

Richland Co. Sheriff Looks Ahead, and Back, After 20 Years

[gtxvideo vid='GgrwqJFI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GgrwqJFI.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff Leon Lott: One on One on 20th Year'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott discusses what challenges lie ahead as he celebrates 20 years at the helm of the department. Sheriff Lott was…

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