[gtxvideo vid='otz3F2tX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/otz3F2tX.jpg' vtitle='Workout to Honor Fallen Deputy/Soldier'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dozens are set to honor a fallen hero with a workout on the Fourth of July at the State House. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is hosting the 5th Annual…
The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual who attempted a strong arm robbery of an elderly victim.
Two suspects are behind bars after surveillance video and forensic evidence linked them to the burglary of a Whitmire pharmacy.
Rep. Richard Quinn Jr. says a South Carolina judge's decision to reject his request to kick the prosecutor off his case is just the first step to try to clear his name.
Columbia police continue searching for three young men wanted in connection to an armed robbery and car theft.
A former Supervisor for the State's Juvenile Prison has been indicted after alleged "hog tie" incident.
[gtxvideo vid='Gifdzkg3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Gifdzkg3.jpg' vtitle='Kicking Sugar Habits: Health'] CNN-Who doesn't love the sweet taste of sugar, from cookies to candy. But experts say sugar can be bad for your health. But the good news, there are ways to cut the sugar…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Nearly two years after South Carolina lawmakers promised to publicly display the final Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds, the banner still sits in a box in a museum. That's because the Legislature hasn't provided any…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Family and friends are remembering the life of a Lexington man who they say died doing one of the things he loved to do. An overflow of tributes filled…
[gtxvideo vid='yRTuYu7m' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yRTuYu7m.jpg' vtitle='USC MCNAIR'] The massive partnership will give students of the University of South Carolina more advanced technology and machinery. "We have to make sure we have a tech-savvy, highly capable workforce that can come into those environments…
The victim who died as a result of a swimming incident in the Congaree River on Sunday morning has been identified.
[gtxvideo vid='XM5GVjUD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XM5GVjUD.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Going Green'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is the first in South Carolina to commit to 100% clean energy. City council voted to approve the resolution, which establishes a community wide goal of…
Two Lexington County teens face numerous charges related to a series of crimes this week.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be aware of a phone scam.
[gtxvideo vid='y1XnX4tS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y1XnX4tS.jpg' vtitle='blythewood library'] BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) - After a year full of renovations, the Blythewood location of Richland Library is set to open Thursday morning. Library staff is holding a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to noon…
The City of Columbia becomes the 36th City to opt for clean energy.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster will participate in a special announcement with University of South Carolina and Siemens officials. According to University officials, Siemens Corporation will announce a strategic partnership with the University of South Carolina to help prepare the workforce…
[gtxvideo vid='uTtv1Woh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uTtv1Woh.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster Signs Hemp Bill into Law'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the stroke of a pen Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law that legalizes Hemp, for research purposes only. Hemp is a similar plant…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Sheriff Leon Lott said Denisa Bonculesco of Romania was arrested in connection to a string of ATM thefts using a card skimmer. Bonculesco was captured on surveillance at First Citizens…
[gtxvideo vid='J9sdHwMT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/J9sdHwMT.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_06_21_18_04_53'] WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Even in the cloudy and rainy weather, Columbia Metropolitan Airport celebrated turning five acres of land into the first solar farm at an airport in the state of South Carolina. CAE dedicated…
[gtxvideo vid='KAdW7Ah3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KAdW7Ah3.jpg' vtitle='Two Richland Library Locations Closing for Renovations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Bookworms listen up, two Richland County Library locations are closing temporarily for renovations. The Northeast Location at 7490 Parklane Road and the Wheatley location at 931 Woodrow…
A suspect is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department for rummaging through a used car dealership in the early morning hours of March 13.
The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of the man who was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle on US 178 near Batesburg-Leesville.
Here's a Good Morning Columbia News Update for Monday June 12st
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster is set for a bill signing this morning at 9:30am. The Governor's office says McMaster will hold a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for H.3559, Industrial Hemp Cultivation Bill, at the South Carolina State Farmer's Market, 3483…
