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Go Behind The Scenes of 4th of July Fireworks Show
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Celebrating Independence Day usually comes with seeing fireworks. ABC Columbia got to explore what it takes to pull off a professional fireworks show. "We're known for the fireworks so it…
Law Enforcement Fireworks Display in Newberry for the Fourth
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for Fireworks. In Newberry, the stage is set for the Law Enforcement Officers' Fireworks Spectacular. According to the Newberry County Sheriff, the gates at Mike Ware Field on the campus of Newberry High School will…
Shots Fired at North Charleston Mall: Police Say No Injuries
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — . North Charleston Police have released details about the suspects in the shooting at Northwoods Mall. NCPD spokesperson Spencer Pryor says the people involved were two men, between 5-foot-8 and 6-feet tall. One man was wearing…
Family and Community Members React to Vandalism at Greenlawn Memorial Park
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police arrested 24-year-old Justin Beach after they say he vandalized over 100 grave sites, causing over $10,000 worth of damage. Horace Mack Jr. died five years ago at…
State Patrol Looking For Road Rage Over Long Holiday Weekend
[gtxvideo vid='SZYTrg8u' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SZYTrg8u.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_07_03_18_03_01'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Highway Patrol is out on the roads to make sure everyone gets to where they’re going safely for this extra long holiday weekend. Last year over the…
SC Election Officials Confirm Receipt of President Trump Letter on Voter Information
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina election officials say they have received a letter requesting voter information from U.S. President Donald Trump's commission investigating voter fraud. State Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said commissioners will carefully consider the request received…
Suspect in custody following armed robbery at Clemson Road bank
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man who they say robbed a local bank Monday morning.
More Than 100 Gravesites Vandalized at Greenlawn Memorial Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after more than 100 Gravesites have been vandalized at Greenlawn Memorial Park on Sunday. Reports say at some point during the evening of July 1 and…
Victim Identified in I-20 Fatal Wreck
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision on Tuesday. The incident occurred on I-20 Eastbound near mile marker 77. Paul Cheezem, 60,…
Lexington Man Drowns While Swimming on Lake Murray
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Lexington County man died in a suspected drowning Sunday morning on Lake Murray. The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, says Austin Carson, 23, was swimming with a friend at 2:00am near the Lake Murray dam…
Total solar eclipse coverage
On August 21, people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature drop rapidly.
Pedestrian Facing Charges After Being Hit by a Car
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian is now facing charges after being hit by a car Friday night. Columbia Police say Kenneth Benton,53, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol while walking outside of the pedestrian crosswalk at 5300 Forest Drive shortly…
Richland County Nightclub Shooting Sends One to Hospital
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a nightclub shooting that sent one person to the hospital Saturday morning. At 4.a.m deputies responded to a shots fired call at club…
Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston
[gtxvideo vid='lzwRa17H' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lzwRa17H.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has landed South Florida's Mark Kingston as its new baseball coach. Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner announced the hiring of Kingston on Friday. Kingston spent…
DNR In Full Force For 4th of July Weekend
Lots of people heading out to the lake for the 4th of July weekend, but with 4 recent drownings, the Department of Natural Resources wants to make sure you’re being safe on the water. "We will be out in full…
Tips for Preventing Break-Ins During Your Vacation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This 4th of July weekend, insurance agents are sharing advice to keep things in and around your home protected. "Inside, you want to have some timers on some lights…
Motorcyclist identified in overnight fatal crash
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed on South Beltine Boulevard overnight.
Mark Kingston Named Gamecock Head Baseball Coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Mark Kingston has been named the head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today. He becomes the 30th head coach in the history of Gamecock Baseball. Kingston comes…
Director of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden retires
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The man who's led South Carolina's largest zoo for more than 40 years is stepping down. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden president and CEO Palmer ``Satch'' Krantz's retirement takes effect June 30. The Columbia zoo is the…
CPD Charge Second Person in Connection to Falling Springs Apartment Shooting
Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting and are asking for your help to develop leads.
Gas Tax Increase Will Take Effect July 1st
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The road bill that raises the state's gas tax for the first time in 30 years will take effect this Saturday, July 1st. Drivers statewide will be paying two cents…
A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston
[gtxvideo vid='B98NqnWj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B98NqnWj.jpg' vtitle='A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to numerous sources, South Carolina will hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to fill the vacant role with the Gamecocks. The…
Travel Ban Begins Thursday
President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban begins Thursday. President Trump says this is a necessary step in keeping American citizens safe, but there are grey areas in the executive order. The Supreme…
USC expected to hire South Florida's Mark Kingston as head baseball coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to numerous sources, South Carolina plans to hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to the same role at USC. The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has a meeting set for Friday…
