Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Some area Police and Firefighters are out for blood, literally. It's time for the annual Boots and Badges Blood drive. A friendly competition held between Columbia Police Department, The Richland County Sheriff's Department and the Columbia…
Here are a few things to keep in mind with the Memorial Day holiday that could impact your daily schedule.
[gtxvideo vid='Tj3Lsx2p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tj3Lsx2p.jpg' vtitle='Univ. of South Carolina Unveils Rare US Marine Films'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--You know have the chance to see what life was like in the Marines over the last sixty years, like never before. The University of South…
[gtxvideo vid='0pr0pFTS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0pr0pFTS.jpg' vtitle='Charleston ranks as Largest City in South Carolina'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)- According to Data released by the US Census Bureau, Charleston has surpassed Columbia as the biggest city in South Carolina by 76 people. The Holy City…
[gtxvideo vid='sLyYjcXH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sLyYjcXH.jpg' vtitle='Local Security Experts Speaks on Concert Venue Safety'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In light of the recent attack at a concert in Manchester, UK , many are now looking at the security steps in place and asking how…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Richland County Sheriff's Department's Marine Patrol Unit says speeding is one of the leading causes of boating accidents. Deputy Stephen Perrow says appropriate speeds are circumstantial. Other deadly…
FORT JACKSON, SC - Fort Jackson is celebrating it's Centennial with a free concert. It's taking place Saturday, June 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.. The free concert will feature Hunter Hayes and Kellie Pickler. Fort officials say the…
[gtxvideo vid='erBsF3Vc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/erBsF3Vc.jpg' vtitle='Travel Abroad: Health Tips'] CNN-- Getting ready to travel for the Memorial Holiday? In this Health Minute new tips to help make your trip a smooth one by making sure you get the vaccinations you need. Here's…
NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- At least 12 homes have been damaged by a powerful storm that ripped through the Cy Schumpert Road area in Prosperity. Residents were in disbelief when they saw…
[gtxvideo vid='yidKE1fM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yidKE1fM.jpg' vtitle='State House: Budget Update'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina senators approved legislation to keep state government running if legislators can't agree on a budget before the fiscal year starts. The Senate approved the continuing resolution 40-0…
[gtxvideo vid='qBtCU4Y2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qBtCU4Y2.jpg' vtitle='First Lady McMaster and Mac Visit Dutch Fork Elem'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The First Lady and the New "first dog" Mac, made a special visit to Dutch Fork Elementary this week. South Carolina's First Lady, Peggy McMaster,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Mayor Benjamin's staff and Sheriff Leon Lott are among the many visitors that stopped by Donella Brown Wilson's home on Pendleton Street to wish her a happy birthday.…
[gtxvideo vid='5E50IiSr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5E50IiSr.jpg' vtitle='Tree Uprooted off Cy Shumpert Rd after Storm'] PROSPERITY, SC (WOLO)-- Residents outside of Prosperity in Newberry County are cleaning up after a storm ripped down trees, power lines, even fences. Off Cy Shumpert Road trees were…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say is suspected of firing multiple shots at an area apartment complex in broad daylight. Authorities say the incident took place Monday…
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) - The National Weather Service in South Carolina confirmed a tornado touched down west of Saluda. The weather service office in Columbia said on its Twitter page that around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday that a tornado was "on…
[gtxvideo vid='4kM1d2vx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4kM1d2vx.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff: Tips Give Leads in Burglary Caught on Camera'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Sheriff's says thanks to tips, they have some developing leads in the case of suspected burglars caught on camera. According to officials,…
PROSPERITY, SC (WOLO)--Severe weather rolled through the Midlands Wednesday afternoon causing damage in areas from Saluda to Newberry C0unty. According to the Newberry County Sheriff's office the majority of the damage in that area is just outside of Prosperity. Officials…
Graco Children's Products is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because the harness webbing can break in a crash and may not keep children restrained.
A dog survived a house fire Wednesday morning after firefighters performed CPR and provided oxygen through a mask for pets, according to Columbia fire officials.
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- A fire destroyed a former Holly Hill Primary School on Tuesday night. According to the Holly Hill Police Department's Twitter page, fire crews battled the blaze just before 8p.m. Officials advised residents to be patient if they've experienced…
Richland County Sheriff's deputies say they arrested a suspect in a grand larceny case.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A personal recognizance bond was set at $50,000 Tuesday morning for former Republican Majority Leader Rep. Richard Quinn. Quinn is charged with two counts of misconduct in office. Prosecutors say he took more than $4.5 million from…
ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan (AP) - The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is pledging additional support for refugees fleeing Syria's long civil war. Nikki Haley visited a refugee camp in Jordan on Sunday, meeting refugees and those who help…
ABC NEWS- President Donald Trump said today that he "never mentioned" Israel during his controversial Oval Office meeting with Russian officials, in which he reportedly disclosed classified information that could have compromised an Israeli intelligence source. "I never mentioned…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police is asking for the public's help finding a woman accused of stealing money from a victim’s bank account. The suspect, seen in the surveillance photo with green hair is accused of receiving a $3,500…
