USC Alum Pulls Off Surprise Proposal at Parade
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- It was a celebration of love at the University of South Carolina's basketball parade on Sunday. A USC alum, TyShawn Dow, surprised his girlfriend of 6 years with a…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a tow truck Saturday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says, Sean Crosby White,40, of Columbia died after his motorcycle collided with a tow truck. Troopers say White…
Coroner Identifies Man Killed In Overnight Shooting
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after an apparent break-in ended with a man fatally shot. Officers say they were initially dispatched to the scene for a burglary call and saw signs…
City Parade to Celebrate NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's almost time for Gamecock fans to celebration a Basketball National Championship. Columbia Major Steve Benjamin has announced the City will honor the South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sunday at 3pm. According…
Researchers: 2 Major Hurricanes Predicted
[gtxvideo vid='YHvnBgjL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YHvnBgjL.jpg' vtitle='Researchers: 2 Major Hurricanes Predicted'] (WOLO)-- Researchers at Colorado State University expect this year to be a relatively calm Hurricane Season. Researchers project 11 named storms will develop during the season. Four storms are expected to become Hurricanes…
SC Legislature taking Spring Break Furlough
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Both chambers of the South Carolina Legislature are taking a break the week before Easter. The House and Senate started their spring break when they adjourned Thursday. When lawmakers return April 18, just 12 legislative days…
2 Inmates Charged With Murder of 4 Inmates at SC Prison
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two convicts who were already serving life sentences for killing a mother and her child have been charged with murder in the strangulation deaths of four inmates inside a South…
Expert and Syria Native React to U.S. Air Strikes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Mohammad Saadeddin is a Syrian native who has called Columbia home for about 18 years. The owner of Al-Amir on Main said he's tired of seeing the people…
Lexington Sheriff Says 16 Year old Airport High Student had Loaded Gun at School
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Lexington County Sheriff's department says a 16-year-old Airport High School student had a loaded gun at school Friday. According to deputies, a school resource officer found a .380 handgun concealed in a pair of shorts…
Confederate Flag Controversy Flies in Holly Hill
Tempers flared Thursday night over whether or not the Confederate Flag will fly along a busy stretch of highway outside the rural Orangeburg County town of Holly Hill.
SC Health Officials Say 6 More Have Died from Flu
State health officials say six more people died of flu in South Carolina during the last flu season.
A weekend for Love, Peace & Hip-Hip
[gtxvideo vid='BaKwEwuj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BaKwEwuj.jpg' vtitle='Peace Love'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--For the fifth year in a row, hip-hop artist FatRat Da Czar welcomes families from all over the state for a day of Love, Peace and Hip-hop. This year, Kid 'N Play will…
Templeton: Raised Over $700,000 in Fundraising for Governor's Race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former labor and public health chief Catherine Templeton says she's posted historic fundraising numbers in her pursuit of the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Numbers posted online Thursday show Templeton raised more than $700,000 in the first quarter…
RCSD Warns of Skimmers on Midlands ATM’S
[gtxvideo vid='kf9eTgPl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kf9eTgPl.jpg' vtitle='RCSD Warns of Skimmers on Midlands ATM'S'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The next time you head to the ATM, you may want to think about skimmers says Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Lott says skimmer devices are being placed…
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes for Sexual Assault Survivors
[gtxvideo vid='8nLXs3HZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8nLXs3HZ.jpg' vtitle='Walk a Mile in Their Shoes for Sexual Assault Survivors'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Hundreds turned out at the State House, breaking out their stilettos to strut for a good cause. The annual 'Walk a Mile in Their Shoes'…
Gonzaga Flag on way to Columbia City Hall for Friendly Wager Pay Up
[gtxvideo vid='O5pJh9dH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O5pJh9dH.jpg' vtitle='Gonzaga Flag on the Way to City Hall for Bet'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is a man of his word, he's paying up on a friendly bet he made over Basketball. The Mayor had…
SCE&G Working to Restore Power to Over a Thousand Midlands Homes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Wednesday's storms left behind a trail of damage for homeowners all over the state. Thursday's high winds led to even more power outages, down trees and debris. SCE&G…
Bill Letting People Openly Carry Handguns Sent to Senate
The House has approved legislation allowing adults to openly carry a handgun in South Carolina without a permit.
Bill Shoring Up Pension System Heading to Governor's Desk
A bill designed to stabilize South Carolina's pension system for public workers is heading to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk.
Fireflies' Season Gets Glowing Thursday
[gtxvideo vid='h1XnF4Be' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h1XnF4Be.jpg' vtitle='fireflies'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 2017 season for the Columbia Fireflies starts Thursday. The Flies take on the Augusta GreenJackets through Sunday. Besides the addition of former pro-football player Tim Tebow to the roster, Spirit Communications…
Festival Gets Midlands Residents Ready for Growing Season
[gtxvideo vid='9nHBETqf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9nHBETqf.jpg' vtitle='plant and flower show'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The annual Midlands Plant and Flower Festival begins at the State Farmers Market Thursday. Gardeners, and those looking to develop their green thumb, can visit the free event to…
Tim Tebow gets pro start with Columbia Fireflies Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow got comfortable in his first visit to his new minor league home Sunday and vowed to give his all in his latest professional sports venture with the Columbia Fireflies. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner…
Storms Push Through Midlands Leaving trail of Damage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Heavy rain and thunderstorms brought strong winds, flooded roadways and even hail on Wednesday. Relentless rain flooded highways and overflowed into streets. Powerful winds knocking down trees into power lines…
Governor's Picks for SC Ports Authority Clear Hurdle
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster's picks for the South Carolina Ports Authority board have cleared a key confirmation hurdle after again telling legislators their nominations had nothing to do with embattled political consultant Richard Quinn. The nominations come…
Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='Lr72z81j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lr72z81j.jpg' vtitle='Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon brought raging winds, rain and even hail, as a massive southeastern storm moved across the Midlands. In Lexington, people reported hail from Cayce, to West Columbia…
