COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- As summer approaches and travelers make their way into the state, a new online travel guide that highlights of our state's African American history has launched. Dawn Dawson-House with…
[gtxvideo vid='QXyjrIMu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QXyjrIMu.jpg' vtitle='CPD: Searching for Female Persons of Interest'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police are searching for two females, they say are persons of interest in a deadly weekend shooting in Finlay Park. According to police, the persons of interest…
[gtxvideo vid='vY3dvDNt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vY3dvDNt.jpg' vtitle='Leeza's Care Connection Cleaning UpAfter Tree Rips Roof'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We will absolutely reopen, those are the words from employees at Leeza's Care Connection after a giant oak tree ripped through the roof during storms. The…
Two people are dead and a third is in the hospital after a fiery crash in Richland County. SC Highway Patrol Investigates.
Two men face charges after allegedly forcing a gator to chug a beer before reportedly posting pictures of it on popular cell phone app causing a media firestorm.
[gtxvideo vid='GPuPVI2o' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GPuPVI2o.jpg' vtitle='Getting Ready for Summer: Safety Tips'] CNN-- It's almost time for Summer and that means fun in the sun, But there can also be dangers if you are not prepared. From grilling out to sunscreen safety, here's…
[gtxvideo vid='MQwgqswV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MQwgqswV.jpg' vtitle='Shark Jumps into Boat! Fisherman Injured'] ABC NEWS-- An Australian fisherman survived a close encounter with a 9-foot great white shark after it leaped into his boat on Saturday. Terry Selwood says the shark jumped onto the…
[gtxvideo vid='Oi2yRdw8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Oi2yRdw8.jpg' vtitle='Palmetto Concert Band Hosts Memorial Day Concert'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The sounds of patriotism rang out at the Koger Center for the Arts Memorial Day. The Palmetto Concert Band put on its annual Memorial Day Concert. The performance…
[gtxvideo vid='ytEwwUJh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ytEwwUJh.jpg' vtitle='The Midlands Observes Memorial Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Memorial Day in the Midlands has meaning for so many military families in our area. ABC Columbia's Gabrielle Franklin visited the Fort Jackson National Cemetery for a story on…
[gtxvideo vid='6oqvUJPN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6oqvUJPN.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Dip this Memorial Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you're hitting the road for the Memorial Day holiday, you'll be paying less at the pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in the Midlands have fallen nearly in…
It's Memorial Day and before you get ready to hit the road, fire up the grill or take a dip, hear some of the safety tips you need to keep in mind.
[gtxvideo vid='1bOJghX8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1bOJghX8.jpg' vtitle='Health: Which Foods are Snack Worthy Before Bedtime'] CNN-Looking to head to the fridge before bedtime? Before you grab that snack, think about how it might affect your sleep. If you have to have a treat, there…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man they say was caught on camera stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant. Deputies say the male suspect was recorded stealing from the San Jose's tip…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of West Columbia. The City of West Columbia issued the advisory for the following areas because of a water line break. Jarvis Klapman Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard Sunset…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The shooting victim from an incident at Finlay Park Saturday night has died. The shooting happened in the upper level of Finlay Park before 9p.m. Columbia Police say preliminary information…
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say two police officers are recovering from minor injuries after they were shot chasing a driver who ran from a traffic stop in South Carolina. The city…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Saturday afternoon fire caused 50,000 worth of damage. The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1000 block of Coralbean Way around 2:00pm. Officials say the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to cool off this Memorial Day by taking a dip in one of the City of Columbia's Pools. Maxcy Gregg Pool, Greenview Pool and the Splash pads are now open according to the Columbia Parks &…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Georgia man is accused of murder in a shooting death at a Sumter hotel. Investigators say on May 17th Walter Murrey shot and killed Brandon Cummings outside of the Quality Inn and Suites on Broad St.…
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina teen has died after accidentally shooting himself. Sumter police said in a release that 17-year-old Ortagease Easterling died at a Columbia hospital Friday morning. Officers responding to a 911 call found the teen…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to AAA, 565,000 South Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles away from home, making this the busiest Memorial Day travel period in…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - A man who admitted killing seven people over nearly 13 years in South Carolina while running a successful real estate business has pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder and a number of other charges. Todd…
PELION SC (WOLO)-A pack of Slim-Jims, 2 bags of chips, and a 2 liter bottle of Coke. Not exactly the breakfast of champions, but for first police officers, who often simply snack between calls, rather than having the time…
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Police in North Carolina say officers have found a body they believe to be that of a missing Uber driver. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department issued a statement on Thursday saying its homicide unit found a…
[gtxvideo vid='gDeecFJC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gDeecFJC.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Urban League Celebrates 50th Anniversary'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Urban League is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The non profit organization celebrated the milestone this week with a luncheon at the USC Alumni center. The Urban…
