Islamic Center of Columbia Host 'A Day of Gratitude'
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than a dozen Midlands residents paid a visit to the Islamic Center of Columbia Saturday for a day of gratitude. The Muslim community of South Carolina invited the public…
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Driver Attempts to Hit Deputy With Car During Chase
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is facing multiple charges after he attempted to hit a deputy during a chase Saturday morning. According to Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Lawrence Bobby Armstrong,27, failed to pull over during a…
Lexington Co. Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in House Fire
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim that was found dead in a house fire that happened Saturday morning. Coroner Margaret Fisher said Maria Addy-Starino, 64, of Lexington was pulled from…
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The City of West Columbia has lifted its boil water advisory that affected some residents. The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers in the following areas: Brookwood Circle Wisteria…
40 Displaced After 2-Alarm Apartment Fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department battled an 2 alarm fire that displaced 40 residents Saturday morning. The fire happened at 4:10a.m. at Paces Run Apartments. Fire officials say when…
Wilson leads No. 5 South Carolina past Georgia 72-48
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — No. 5 South Carolina needed a big effort to open the Southeastern Conference Tournament, with all-SEC forward Alaina Coates sidelined again because of an ankle injury. It helped the top-seeded Gamecocks to have two-time SEC player…
Knife-Wielding Suspect Steals Headphones from Best Buy
An armed robbery suspect is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department after stealing headphones at knife-point.
Filing Opens for Special Election to Replace Mulvaney
Candidates can officially file for the race to replace former U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, who resigned last month to be President Donald Trump's budget director.
"Food Network" Headed to Columbia to Taste Giant Cinnamon Roll
[gtxvideo vid='uG9ynBa0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uG9ynBa0.jpg' vtitle='cinnamon roll'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Shandon business, that's only been open for eight months, will be the focus of a Food Network shoot Saturday. "Ginormous Foods" is featuring "The Devine Cinnamon Roll" on a Midlands-based episode. The…
Two Arrested in Gaston Homicide
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies say two Gaston men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in his Shadow Dale Drive home during a welfare check last month. According to arrest warrants,…
Army's Chaplain School at Fort Jackson Changing Leadership
A new officer is in charge of the Army chaplain school at Fort Jackson.
Friday Morning Menu
A list of events to help you navigate plans for your weekend are here in your Morning Menu.
Richland County Legislators Recommend Six New Recreation Commissioners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly a year after legislators called for the suspension of the Richland County Recreation Commission, county delegates recommended six new commissioners for the agency. "I'm very excited about…
House Passes Bill Allowing Licenses That Comply with REAL ID
The House has passed a bill allowing South Carolinians to obtain a driver's license that meets federal identification requirements and can be used to get onto military bases and board a plane.
Parents Charged with Neglect After Son Shot Himself
A Branchville couple was arrested after their 3-year-old son suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Deputies: Mother and Son Arrested After Chase, Drugs Found in Car
A Newberry woman and her son numerous charges after a car chase Sunday night.
Arrest Made in 2016 Shooting Death of Sumter County Teen
A suspect has been arrested in the September 2016 shooting death of a Sumter County teen.
Deputies Say Shootings Possibly Related
A rash of shooting last month in Richland County are likely related and deputies need your help identifying who was involved.
UPDATE: RCSD: Burglary Suspect Captured In Georgia
A suspect was arrested in Georgia in connection to an January burglary at Old Woodlands Road home.
Roads Bill Passes in House With Vote of 97-18
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Despite Governor McMaster saying increasing the gas tax should be a last resort for our state, the 2017 infrastructure bill passed overwhemingly in the House.
Mental Health Advocates Push this Session's Issues
[gtxvideo vid='DXShsyCh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DXShsyCh.jpg' vtitle='mental health day'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Citizens will gather in the State House rotunda Thursday for Mental Health Advocacy Day. The press conference takes place at 10:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.…
Suspect Drowns After Trying to Escape Sumter Co. Deputies
Sumter County Officials find suspect drowning after they say he ran from a license check point.
6 White Knoll Students on School Bus Burned by Steam From Cooling System
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Authorities say six soccer players riding inside a school bus were scalded when steam and hot water from the cooling system in the bus sprayed inside the vehicle. Lexington…
House Passes Bill Raising $600M Additional Yearly for Roads
The House has passed a bill that eventually pumps $600 million yearly into fixing South Carolina's roads after defeating efforts to offset a gas tax increase with income tax cuts.
RCSD: Man, 66, Severely Beaten
A 66-year-old man was severely beaten and deputies need your help locating who was involved.
