SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– Sumter Police responded to a child found unresponsive Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday to a child found unresponsive at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. Officers and other first responders attempted to revive…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man with 12 counts of attempted murder in connection to the Greenlawn Cemetery collision. Police announced late Wednesday that James Kester,64, is facing…
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two men have been arrested and charged with breaking into home and stealing various items on Tuesday. According to the warrants, Frank Lamar Wilson Jr, 28, is charged with first-degree Burglary and Safecracking. Fabyane Jamel Hinnant,…
[gtxvideo vid='0x8eP6iV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0x8eP6iV.jpg' vtitle='Wonderhands'] BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police officers were treated to an extra special game of softball with some friends that have wonder hands. For the fourth year in a row, CPD officers came out to play ball…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Police are on the scene at Greenlawn Cemetery where they say there are multiple injuries after an elderly man struck people with his car. It happened around 2pm at the cemetery off Leesburg Road. Police say it…
According to The Richland County Sheriff's Department the body of a man was found in a ditch on Interstate I-77 this morning.
[gtxvideo vid='qDKjpa88' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qDKjpa88.jpg' vtitle='fair housing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The City of Columbia is hosting the next discussion in an ongoing series about fair housing called, "Speak Out," Thursday, July 27. The quarterly conversations will address different issues regarding Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity. During…
[gtxvideo vid='iM3tFYQP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iM3tFYQP.jpg' vtitle='cooper grand opening'] FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) - The Forest Acres location of Richland Library reopens Wednesday after a months-long renovation. Library staff said the new Cooper is bigger and includes a "children's makers" area for kids.…
[gtxvideo vid='kI6hABIS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kI6hABIS.jpg' vtitle='New Research on Artificial Sweetener'] ABC NEWS-- New research shows that artificial sweetener may not help you in the fight against losing weight. Consuming too much sugar, we know, is linked to obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. And people…
[gtxvideo vid='WrbiOqhb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WrbiOqhb.jpg' vtitle='Airfares going up? Tips on How to Save'] CNN--If you are planning to fly, experts say the cost of airfare is going up. But there are some ways you can save. Here's Mary Maloney with some tips…
SUMTER, SC (July 18, 2017) – An 81-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday evening has been found safe. Police say Williams “Pete” Jackson went missing between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday from a Pinkney Street residence where he…
[gtxvideo vid='iKN7cwZk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iKN7cwZk.jpg' vtitle='DHEC: Swim Advisory Still in Effect For Saluda River'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A swim advisory remains in effect for a section of the Saluda River, according to DHEC. Temporary advisory signs are up in the area with…
[gtxvideo vid='EDVcbkCg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EDVcbkCg.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Begins Spraying for Mosquitos'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials say they are wasting no time after DHEC says a bird found in downtown Columbia tested positive for West Nile. Columbia Mayor Steve…
[gtxvideo vid='SPNYT6YW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SPNYT6YW.jpg' vtitle='Chapin FOLO'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Richland School District Five is moving forward with plans to build a new elementary school on Amick's Ferry Road in Chapin. The move comes after a contentious board meeting and vote…
[gtxvideo vid='gDBrhSCx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gDBrhSCx.jpg' vtitle='TROOPER SHORTAGE'] South Carolina Highway Patrol said they’re looking to fill 55 empty slots. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- "Such a tough task these days," Lt. Kelley Hughes said. The Highway Patrol has taken to social media and recruitment…
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say a Texas woman has admitted stealing $1.4 million from Michelin in an attempt to keep the tire testing company she worked for in business. Theresa Santos pleaded guilty Monday in South Carolina to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Prosecutors say a project manager at the University of South Carolina funneled $420,000 worth of grant money to himself over seven years. The state grand jury indicted 48-year-old Blake Langland on five counts relating to public…
[gtxvideo vid='V93GUaOt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V93GUaOt.jpg' vtitle='Governor Henry McMaster Reacts to Healthcare Repeal'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (ABC NEWS)-- Governor Henry McMaster responded Tuesday to the latest healthcare bill repeal issues. Three Republican senators have come out against Mitch McConnell's plan to repeal Obamacare,…
[gtxvideo vid='DWjBjlJc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DWjBjlJc.jpg' vtitle='Governor Signs Offender Supervision Specialist Bill'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- With the stroke of a pen Governor Henry McMaster signed a new bill into law Tuesday. The Offender Supervision Act is aimed at helping keep a closer eye…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday that the West Nile Virus has been detected in a Richland County bird. According to DHEC, they…
A suspect is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department after being caught on camera breaking into a safe at a local chicken restaurant.
[gtxvideo vid='Q0quwurA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Q0quwurA.jpg' vtitle='Newly Renovated Owens Field Park Ready for Play'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to play! The newly renovated Owens Field Park is now open. ABC Columbia News was on hand for The City of Columbia Parks and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Troopers are looking for some new recruits. South Carolina Highway Patrol recruiters are travelling the state this month to host recruitment fairs. According to officials, the SCHP Recruiters will discuss each of the employment steps. Here's…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington Richland District 5 School Board Motion passed 6-1 to purchase land for new school on Amick's Ferry Road. The vote came after a nearly three hour meeting Monday, where hundreds of community members spoke out against…
[gtxvideo vid='GSAxTj0n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GSAxTj0n.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library Delegation in DC to receive Honor'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) The Richland Library has accepted the 2017 National Medal. The library delegation was in Washington, D.C. Monday to receive the honor. Melanie Huggins, Richland Library Executive…
