Tuesday Morning Menu
Here's a look at some of the events that are happening around town in your Tuesday Morning Menu
Local News
Prosecutors Accuse Husband and Wife of Conspiring to Traffic Minors for Sex
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Federal prosecutors have accused a man of conspiring with his wife and mother to traffic three minors for sex in South Carolina to help him make bail. The U.S. Department of Justice says 22-year-old Zerrell Fuentes,…
City of Columbia's Beltline Project to Help End Food Desert in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- City officials are working on a project that will address residents concerns that they don't have access to healthy and affordable food in North Columbia. "When those tourist dollars…
Wells Fargo Donates to Area Neighborhood Groups
[gtxvideo vid='VSIPyLJU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VSIPyLJU.jpg' vtitle='Wells Fargo Donates to Area Neighborhood Groups'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wells Fargo is banking on Columbia. Monday the bank presented a check for $350,000 in donations to three local nonprofits. The donations are meant to help revitalize Columbia…
Police Release Images of Bank Robbery Suspect
[gtxvideo vid='7FJJwJS7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7FJJwJS7.jpg' vtitle='Police Release Images of Bank Robbery Suspect'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies are hoping surveillance images can lead them to a bank robbery suspect. Investigators say around 10am Monday morning a man with a gun entered…
Rains Bring Flooding, Power Outages to Parts of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Heavy rains moving across South Carolina have left street flooding and scattered power outages. Duke Energy reported more than 2,500 customers without electricity Monday morning. Most of those were in Greenville County. South Carolina Electric and…
CPD Release Surveillance Photo of Vehicle Wanted in Attempted Murder Investigation
The Columbia Police have released images Monday of a vehicle they believe was involved in an attempted murder last week on Booker Street.
Coroner Releases Cause of Death of Boating Victim
The Lexington County Coroner has released the cause of death of one the victim's who was killed in a boating incident on Lake Murray over the weekend.
Midlands Gang Task Force Receives Contribution to Tackle Graffiti
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook, and University of South Carolina Police Chief Chris Wuchenich have teamed up with Keep the Midlands Beautiful and Palmetto Pride to rid communities of graffiti.
House Speaker Creates Committee to Study Painkiller Abuse
South Carolina's House leader has created a legislative committee to study how the state can fight the rising problem of abuse of painkillers.
Tebow Has His Best Week in Minors with 6 Hits
An update on Tim Tebow's first season with the Columbia Fireflies, the New York Mets' Class A affiliate. This week, Tebow and the Fireflies completed two series, the first a three-game set in Rome (Georgia) before returning home for four games with Lexington (Kentucky).
Rallying for Earth Day
People around the world gathered to have their voices heard in an effort to promote science as they celebrated earth day over the weekend.
Recalls You Need to Know About
Several recalls that could change what you decide to eat have been issued. Click here to find out if you have these items in your home.
Gov McMaster Helps Foster Kids Drive
An expansion to a bill signed into law by the Governor will now put foster children in the driver seat when they attempt to get behind the wheel.
Columbia Police Are Investigating a Possible Armed Robbery
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating a possible armed robbery near a Burger King Sunday night. Police responded to the 2900 block of Two Notch Road just before 9. Officers are searching for two male suspects. To receive up to…
SCDPS Host Memorial Service to Remember 2016 Highway Victims
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a memorial service to remember the more than 1,000 victims who lost their life on state roadways in 2016. During the event…
Passenger Dies After Car Rear-Ends Truck at Traffic Light
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead and several others were taken to the hospital after a driver rear-ended a truck at a stoplight. Troopers say the crash happened at 5:45pm…
Authorities Make Arrest in case of Dog Dragged and Burned
AWENDAW, S.C. (AP) - Authorities have arrested two 12-year-olds and a 13-year-old boy and charged them with cruelty to animals after a dog was wrapped in chains, dragged and set on fire in South Carolina. Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon…
Items Missing From Columbia Teen's Murder Scene
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Deputies say several items that a Columbia teen was wearing before he was shot and burned to death are missing. Surveillance video shows 18-year-old Keon Brantley walking through…
Columbia Police Seeking Man After Mall Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investing a shooting at Dutch Square Mall Saturday night. Officers reported the shooting at the shopping center after 7:30pm and said no one was injured, however there was damage to a shop window. Police…
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After 5-Hour Standoff With Police
WEST COLUMBIA, SC(WOLO)-A man was arrested after a domestic dispute call turned into a five hour standoff Saturday afternoon. According to police it happened in the 700 block of Center Street. The West…
Suspect Identified in Shootout with SC Police
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man shot to death by police in South Carolina had fired a gun at his mother and ambushed two officers, firing at them as they came into a bedroom to investigate. Jasper County…
Victims Identified in Deadly Boating Crash on Lake Murray
LAKE MURRAY, SC- A boating accident on Lake Murray left two people dead, and several others injured Friday night. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victims of a fatal boating…
Indie Grits Festival in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='Xt9POHzL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Xt9POHzL.jpg' vtitle='Indie Grits Festival'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Film buffs are enjoying the 2017 Indie Grits Festival in Columbia. The festival kicked off Thursday night with a block party. Friday through the weekend will feature numerous events, including movie screenings.…
Columbia Fire Dept. Swiftwater Rescue Division Shares River Rescue Tips
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just yesterday, the Columbia Fire Department rescued five people stranded on the Saluda River. Fortunately, no one was injured. The department is holdng it's annual swift water training this…
