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Sheriff: Deputy used service weapon to commit suicide

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will address the media on Monday at 3 p.m. regarding the recent death of a deputy.

Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

Columbia, SC (WOLO) - Richland Library is celebrating Harry Potter's birthday today! Since the release of the first novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide.…

Millennials and Money

The oldest millennials just turned 35 years old. Now firmly in adulthood, "Generation Y" is getting older, but apparently not any wiser when it comes to finance. According to the new report "Millennials and Their Money" the number of millennials…

Eating Healthy at the Big Box Food Courts

[gtxvideo vid='4vjuaNi5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4vjuaNi5.jpg' vtitle='Eating Healthy at the Big Box Food Courts'] ABC NEWS -- Who doesn't get hungry when you head out shopping? But how do you choose healthy options at the Big Box Cafes and Food Courts? ABC'S Becky…

Lexington County Man Accused in Stabbing

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies have arrested a Swansea man in connection with a Sunday morning stabbing off Gator Road. Deputies say 37 year old Jacob Earl Harley is facing attempted murder charges. Deputies say Harley drove to the victim’s house to fight…

Guardians of the Night K-9 5K: Successful Event For Four Legged Deputies

[gtxvideo vid='s3u9SUdV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s3u9SUdV.jpg' vtitle='Guardians of the Night K-9 5K Successful Event'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some four legged deputies got major support Saturday night. Crowds Laced up their shoes and hit the ground running, for a good cause. The annual Guardians…

Will Muschamp's Gamecocks Media Day Press Conference

Gamecocks head coach Will Muschamp officially opened Carolina Media Day with his first press conference of the fall Sunday afternoon.

Gas Prices Jump in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Gas prices are up two cents over the last week in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average $1.94 per gallon. According to Gas Buddy, over the last week gas prices have…

City of Columbia To Host Flood Recovery Meeting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City is working to help area neighborhoods still reeling from the October 2015 floods. Monday, the City of Columbia Community will host a Disaster Recovery Program Session. The event is for recovery assistance for those impacted by the…

Salvation Army Hosts Clothes for Kids Back to School Event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--You can help Midlands students get ready for back to school by donating clothes, shoes and supplies. The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hosting its annual Clothes for Kids back to school event. Clothes for Kids is…

Thousands Forced to Evacuate Outer Banks in NC Due to Huge Power Outage

ABC NEWS--By MORGAN WINSOR -- Thousands of tourists had to evacuate two islands along the hugely popular Outer Banks in North Carolina after a construction company caused a massive power outage. The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative said in a press release…

ABC'S of Hunger -Your Chance to Donate Sunday

[gtxvideo vid='yE4yC9L7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yE4yC9L7.jpg' vtitle='ABC'S of Hunger -Your Chance to Donate Sunday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday is your last chance to help with the ABC'S of Hunger campaign. Join ABC Columbia as we partner with area McDonald's and Harvest Hope Food…

Columbia Police Make Arrest in Connection with Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police have arrested a 33 year old in connection with an overnight shooting. Columbia Police say they have charged 33-year-old Clayton Bernard Madison with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. Police say Madison…

Fan the Heat- How You Can Donate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There’s no getting around it, it’s hot in the Midlands, and some of your neighbors need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police wants to help by giving neighbors in need a way to Fan the Heat. The Police…

Guardians of the Night K-9, 5k Happening in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Lace up your shoes and get ready to the hit the ground running, for a good cause. It’s time for the annual Guardians of the Night K-9, 5K. The event is hosted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department…

Coroner: Five Year Old Dies in Car Fire

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A heartbreaking story from Kershaw County Friday night. Coroner David West tells us on Wednesday a mother left her three children in a car while she visited a friend. While she was inside the coroner says…

Victims Identified in Parklane Rd. Shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--We now know the names of the victims in Thursday night's shooting on Parklane Road. Investigators say around 10pm Thursday Aaron and Sydni Collins were shot and killed near the intersection of Parklane Road and Claudia Drive near…

Protest Against Transgender Military Ban at State House

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--President Trump's tweet this week announcing a military ban on transgender service members has some in the Midlands pushing back Friday night. The transgender community and supporters stood outside the State House voicing their opposition to that decision.…