ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a jail escapee arrested in a downtown alley in a South Carolina city was easy to spot because he was still in his green jail jumpsuit. Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Lt. John Fischer…
[gtxvideo vid='Vr59cpxl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vr59cpxl.jpg' vtitle='Carolina Brotherhood Rides for Law Enforcement'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dozens hit the streets on bicycles to ride for a cause. More than a hundred men and women in blue rode over the weekend for the 'Carolina Brotherhood'…
[gtxvideo vid='JPDs05uq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JPDs05uq.jpg' vtitle='SC Unemployment Rate Down'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It seems many of your neighbors are back to work in South Carolina. New numbers released from the SC Department of Workforce point to the lowest unemployment rate since 2000.…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The architect who designed the 9/11 Memorial in New York has been chosen to create a memorial to honor the nine worshippers who died in a racist attack on a Charleston church. The planners of the…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Emanuel AME Church announced plans Saturday for a permanent memorial to the victims and survivors of the mass shooting inside the church during a Bible study two years ago, June 17, 2015. "This memorial on the grounds…
[gtxvideo vid='r6H0skAu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/r6H0skAu.jpg' vtitle='Health Study on Eating Your Veggies'] ABC NEWS--A New study shows the surprising way you might be able to get your kids to fill their plates with veggies. The study says, whether broiled or steamed, carrots or…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Curtis Wilson with the Richland County Sheriff's Department said someone is making phone calls in his name, dialing people all around the nation, attempting to take their money. "They're coming…
Richland County Deputies are searching for a suspect accused in a Friday evening shooting.
Deputies say a woman is facing jail time because she tried to use someone else's credit card and identity for a Walmart shopping spree and a hotel stay.
A search is underway for an inmate who escaped the Orangeburg County Detention Center Friday.
The city of Columbia needs the help of the public to choose the next flag.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Authorities are reminding people about their internet safety zones after two men were arrested in connection with stealing phones from app users. Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) says they…
[gtxvideo vid='CUIjlJHj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CUIjlJHj.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Council Open Houses'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia City Council members got a chance to speak with residents this week at the June At-Large Open House. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr. met…
Two men are behind bars after deputies were able to catch them in the act of an ongoing scam using social media apps.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A hearing has been scheduled in a lawsuit accusing a South Carolina jail of violating inmates' constitutional rights by preventing them from meeting with lawyers from a civil liberties group. Court documents filed Tuesday show a…
[gtxvideo vid='vdmhvbMU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vdmhvbMU.jpg' vtitle='Fashion Week'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--The sixth year, the most fashionable of fashions descend on the Capital City for a week of style, conversation, and fun. Fashion Week Columbia continues through Saturday with several events planned, including runway…
[gtxvideo vid='XbTh8lwT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XbTh8lwT.jpg' vtitle='dog flu'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Canine Influenza has officially arrived in South Carolina, and some veterinarians are recommending getting your dog vaccinated against it as a precaution. Vets at Pawmetto Lifeline, in the Harbison area of…
McMaster recognizes new law meant to protect highway workers
[gtxvideo vid='nfWPTwUv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nfWPTwUv.jpg' vtitle='Tax Free Weekend Dates in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to save on those back to school supplies. The South Carolina Department of Revenue has announced the 2017 Sales Tax Holiday dates. The tax free weekend…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested two men in connection to a 2015 cold case murder. Cold Case Investigators arrested and charged Floyd Owen, 33, and Charles Brandon Barham, 30 with…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Nearly three dozen people across South Carolina have been indicted as part of a methamphetamine ring operating within the state's prisons. Attorney General Alan Wilson said Tuesday that the state grand jury has handed down indictments…
[gtxvideo vid='fgcnG3xV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fgcnG3xV.jpg' vtitle='Lexington Police Host Summer Safety Checks'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Summer means time to play and the Lexington Police Department wants to help make sure everyone is safe while outdoors. They're in the middle of their Summer Safety…
[gtxvideo vid='oUjxfKlG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oUjxfKlG.jpg' vtitle='Richland County Library Adds New Ballentine Branch'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Break out the summer reading list. The Richland County Library officially opened the doors to the brand new Ballentine Branch on Tuesday. It's located off Dutch Fork…
Law enforcement are investigating after a truck that was reported stolen was involved in a crash Tuesday morning.
After nearly 15 months of construction, Richland Library is opening the doors to its new Ballentine location and inviting the community to take a look at the new, state-of-the-art facility.
