Victim in fatal I-20 accident identified
The man killed in an early morning accident on I-20 was traveling in the wrong direction, officials say.
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SCHP: Driver in fatal accident overcorrected, struck tree
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - One person has died following an accident overnight. Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say the driver of a 2006 Nissan was killed when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Lexington…
Richland County day-worker charged with assaulting toddler
A former day-care worker was charged with assault and battery after deputies say she slapped a toddler multiple times after the child allegedly did not put away toys.
Candidate Archie Parnell Holds Town Hall Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Democratic Challenger in the race for the Congressional 5th District seat will host a town hall meeting Monday. It will take place at the USC Sumter Arts and Letters Building, Lecture Hall 116 at 6pm. Parnell says…
Person Saved by Fire Rescue After Being Trapped on Saluda River
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One person was saved after being trapped on an island Saturday afternoon. The Columbia Fire Department conducted a water rescue after one person was trapped on an island in the Saluda River, downstream from botanical gardens. Officials…
Teen Shooting Victim Dies, 14-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A teen who was shot Friday has died, police have arrested a 14-year-old in connection to this shooting. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the teen as Christopher Ladarren Simmons,19. Watts adds that Simmons died from…
One Person Displaced After Overnight House Fires
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department is investigating after two homes went up in flames Friday night, leaving one person displaced. Fire officials responded to the fires in the 1600 block Mayer St around 11p.m. According to the Columbia…
Event to Help Columbia Animal Services Saturday and Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to fill up the truck. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a fill the red truck event to get supplies for the shelter. You can drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward…
Homeless Veterans Program
Columbia, SC. (WOLO) --- The Capital City is working to help homeless veterans as they return home from overseas. The goal is to help them make a smooth transition so they won't have to fight at home as well. [gtxvideo…
Midlands Family Pleas for Answers in Unsolved Murder
An area family is hoping someone can help bring their loved ones killer to justice.
With no budget in sight, House members told not to return
House Speaker Jay Lucas is encouraging House members not to waste their time and taxpayers' money by returning to Columbia on Tuesday, since there is no budget compromise to consider.
Deputies respond to shots fired call, find victim
Richland County deputies said they found a man shot on Southern Drive overnight.
Fill The Red Truck Event in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to fill up the truck. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a fill the red truck event to get supplies for the shelter. You can drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward…
City of West Columbia is Encouraging Residents to Share Restoration Ideas
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Things are changing in West Columbia and officials are reaching out to the public to see what they should bring to the area next, turning an old…
Three charged in connection with Lexington County homicide
SLED officials say charges were filed Wednesday in connection to the deadly shooting that happened earlier this week, involving a relative of a Lexington County Sheriff's Department employee.
Crews battle apartment complex fire
Columbia firefighters are working a fire at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Longreek Drive.
Richland Library to Host Career Fair for Young Adults
[gtxvideo vid='Hk1Me3YH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Hk1Me3YH.jpg' vtitle='young adult career fair'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library is hosting almost two dozen Midlands businesses Saturday for a job fair geared at young adults. The target age range is 16 to 24, but anyone looking for…
RCSD: Man stole flooring from home being remodeled
A man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department after allegedly stealing flooring from a home being remodeled in a Richland County.
Starting today, don't worry about going to the grocery store...your groceries will come to you
[gtxvideo vid='7WdnHj0s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7WdnHj0s.jpg' vtitle='InstaCart'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-If the idea of fighting traffic on the way to the grocery store, driving in circles looking for parking, trying to find every BOGO deal possible, only to stand in a long line waiting…
Midlands Residents Voice Their Concerns About Politics And Corruption
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- lawmakers speaking to a packed house about corruption and politics on Wednesday. "Too many people get power and there is not enough accountability in our legislature," Mike Rose, R-Dorchester said. Politics…
Fallen Officer Memorial in Lexington
[gtxvideo vid='a1b2l8Ep' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a1b2l8Ep.jpg' vtitle='Fallen Officer Memorial in Lexington'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Honoring those who serve others, Wednesday a Fallen Officer Memorial was held to honor those lives lost. The annual Officer's Fallen Memorial pays tribute at the Lexington County Courthouse.…
Buckle Up SC Launches Memorial Day Safety
[gtxvideo vid='PTjBMaBM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PTjBMaBM.jpg' vtitle='Buckle Up SC Launches Memorial Day Safety'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to remind you to Buckle Up for safety. On Wednesday, the South Carolina Highway Patrol launched its annual "Buckle Up, South Carolina campaign." The safety…
Longtime Watchdog: "The people of South Carolina are tired of the repeated indictments."
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Representative Bobby Harrell, Representative Jim Merrill, Senator John Courson and now, Representative Rick Quinn. All of these lawmakers were accused of violating ethics while serving in the statehouse. Quinn is…
Special counsel appointed to lead Russia investigation
ABC NEWS-- The United States Department of Justice has announced that a special counsel has been appointed to investigate Russian interference into last year's presidential election. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been assigned by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein…
Troopers: Myrtle Beach Man Caused Fiery Crash on 1-95
AA Robeson County, N.C. (WPDE) — The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a 68-year-old Myrtle Beach man who was driving a tractor-trailer on I-95 on Tuesday caused a multi-vehicle pileup that killed five people, including himself. The crash happened on I-95…
