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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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, 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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
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…
[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…
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.
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…
(WOLO)-- The South Carolina Woman found 'chained like a dog' according to investigators, will appear on the Dr. Phil Show on ABC Columbia. Dr. Phil is set to sit down with Kala Brown, she's the 30-year-old woman from the upstate…
Local Cheerleading squad is getting ready to go for gold during national cheer competition. Find out how you can support the local group as they hit the national stage.
[gtxvideo vid='F1elOPrJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/F1elOPrJ.jpg' vtitle='Family Pushing for Legal Medical Marijuana'] IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - As the legislature prepares to address the issue of medical marijuana, one Irmo family says their daughter's life is at stake. Tom and Mandy Keefer have four children.…
[gtxvideo vid='92r1A6IG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/92r1A6IG.jpg' vtitle='Snakes Slither into Columbia'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - If you're a lover of reptiles or are interested in learning more about them, consider stopping by Repticon. The event is being held this weekend, on Saturday from 10…
[gtxvideo vid='IQhgapJ8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IQhgapJ8.jpg' vtitle='Slager Attorneys Want Murder Charge Dropped'] CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for a former South Carolina police officer whose case ended in a mistrial last year want murder charges against him dismissed. In a motion filed Thursday,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Department of Social Services director is warning legislators that caseloads will spike again later this year as the agency's rollout of regional call centers opens the ``flood gates'' to reports of suspected child abuse. Director…
[gtxvideo vid='ILvAJxvN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ILvAJxvN.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Celebrates Go Red For Women'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Women across the Midlands and the City of Columbia are getting ready to 'Go Red'. Thursday, the City of Columbia council members, employees and leaders urged women…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has been paying special attention to Goldie Road near Leesville. "Based on the information that we've been able to gather from citizens here that…
[gtxvideo vid='nesGV46n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nesGV46n.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof Unsealed Documents: Findings'] CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Documents from the federal trial of convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof have been unsealed. They reveal a psychiatrist's finding that his mental disorders make it hard for…
