Former SC Senator John Drummond Dies at 96
Long time public servant in the South Carolina Senate passes away over the weekend. How he is being remembered.
Local News
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for West Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )--Residents in parts of West Columbia no longer need to boil their water. According to the City of West Columbia a boil water advisory affecting water customers in the following areas has been lifted. Brookwood Subdivision Brookwood…
New Closed Hearing Set in Dylann Roof Case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A closed hearing on suppressing evidence in Dylann Roof's trial in the Charleston church shootings resumes later this month. The 22-year-old Roof faces hate crimes and other federal charges in the June 2015 shootings at Emanuel…
Watch: Dabo: We Were Good Enough to get to 1-0
AUBURN, AL -- Click the video to watch Dabo Swinney's postgame comments after Clemson's 19-13 win over Auburn.
West Columbia Boil Water Advisory
The City of West Columbia has issued a boil water advisory. The city says a water line break is affecting water customers in the following areas: Brookwood Subdivision o Brookwood Circle o Wisteria Drive o Abelia Court o Heather Drive…
Labor Day Travel
(AP) - Travelers from the Carolinas hitting the road for the holiday weekend will find gasoline prices up a bit from recent weeks, but still the lowest on Labor Day in 11 years. AAA Carolinas reports the average price for…
Watch: Spring Valley Incident Update: No Charges
[gtxvideo vid='G9k7lBLe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G9k7lBLe.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Spring Valley Incident Update: No Charges'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A Decision has been handed down from the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's office on the fate of a former deputy who made national headlines with a viral video. Ben…
Updated High School Football Schedule After Hermine
Due to the storms rolling through the Midlands Friday, all high school football games set to take place have been canceled or postponed till later in the week. Here is an updated schedule as of Friday night: Saturday Batesburg -…
Watch: How to Report Power Outages
[gtxvideo vid='508px9yz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/508px9yz.jpg' vtitle='Watch: How to Report Power Outages'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hermine's path through the Midlands may leave many in the dark. Power outages can be the results of high winds, and fallen trees. Our Rochelle Dean has more…
Watch: Tree Falls on Home, Car in Irmo
[gtxvideo vid='VuW2Li1v' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VuW2Li1v.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Tree Down in Irmo, Falls on Home'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Trees were downed Friday as Tropical Storm Hermine moved through the Midlands. In Irmo, crews were on the scene as a tree landed on a car…
Area Road Closures Due to Rain on Roadways
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There are some traffic alerts you need to know about, rain in the roadways has prompted some road closures. The City of West Columbia would like to advise all motorists that the following roads are closed due to…
Watch: SC EMD, State Agencies Monitoring Hermine
[gtxvideo vid='599MQemt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/599MQemt.jpg' vtitle='Watch: SC EMD, State Agencies Monitoring Hermine'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Emergency Management Division continues to Monitor Tropical Storm Hermine. According to SC EMD officials, "People in potentially vulnerable areas throughout South Carolina should review their…
Hermine's Impact on the Midlands- Trees Down, Power Outages
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As Tropical Storm Hermine moves through the Midlands it's bringing with it wind and rain. The wind and rain may have been to blame for this tree down off Tara Court near Bush River Road and St.…
Safety Checkpoint Leads to Double Arrest
A checkpoint leads to double arrest.
Watch: Fight Against the Bite
The latest updates on how South Carolina is fighting back against the bite.
Watch: Boat Inspections on Labor Day
[gtxvideo vid='T1IdNi69' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/T1IdNi69.jpg' vtitle='watch: boat inspections'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) The Labor Day Holiday means many of you will be hitting the waterways to enjoy the time off. But agencies want to make sure you are doing everything right to…
School Dismissals/Closings due to Hermine
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to the path of Hermine headed towards the South Carolina Coast, and with the potential for heavy rain in the Midlands, there are some cancellations and changes for area schools. Richland One schools will dismiss early. Elementary…
Potential for Flooding in Midlands from Hermine: Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – As Hurricane Hermine churns towards the Carolina Coast and possibly through the midlands, Forecasters say one of the dangers is possible flooding. As a reminder, here are some tips to avoid trouble during…
RCSD: One Toddler Dead, Another Wounded in Shooting
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) -- Update: Richland County Deputies say one of the toddlers has died from her injuries. The other remains in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The incident happened around 6:30 Thursday evening at the Meredith Square…
Watch: Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracks Hermine
[gtxvideo vid='PO0gvJYL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PO0gvJYL.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia News Update on Hermine'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )--Hermine has strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane. The rain in the Midlands will start Friday morning and be heavy for much of the day.
Hermine is headed our way
Hermine has strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane with winds of 75 mph. It will make landfall on the Florida Coast late this evening. As it continues to push north it will weaken back down to a tropical storm, and…
School Closings Cancellations/ High School Football
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to the path of Hermine headed towards the South Carolina Coast, and with the potential for heavy rain in the Midlands, there are some cancellations and changes for area schools. Richland One schools will dismiss early. Elementary…
WATCH: Labor Day Grilling Tips
If you're looking for ways to keep the unofficial end of summer burning just a bit longer the grill may be the place for you this Labor Day weekend.
WATCH: Preparing for Hermine
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- While residents in Florida hunker down for Tropical Storm Hermine, The Red Cross is asking those here in the Capital city to start getting ready as well. Find out how to keep your family safe if…
WATCH: Thursday Morning Headlines
Click here to find out what's happening in the Midlands this Thursday Morning.
