Watch: Costco Opens in Columbia
Costco opened a 148,000-square-foot membership warehouse in Columbia today.
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Police: Suspect Wanted for Theft at Two Notch Road Craft Store
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a suspect who they say wanted the five-finger discount. The suspect was captured on surveillance video at the Hobby Town USA…
WATCH: Tuesday Morning Menu
Morning Menu, Toucan Tuesday, Museum,
Watch: Excessive Heat
[gtxvideo vid='dd5H8JBx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dd5H8JBx.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Excessive Heat '] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Excessive heat is creating problems across the country and right here in the Midlands. There are heat alerts in nearly 12 states, with temperatures reaching 12 digits. At least 11…
WATCH: Home Sweet Home, Columbia Living
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Watch: SC Sending 4 Speakers to DNC
[gtxvideo vid='grbfexZE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/grbfexZE.jpg' vtitle='Watch: SC Sending 4 Speakers to DNC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Democrats have some big names headlining the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The State Democratic party says four South Carolinians will be featured speakers at the…
Watch: Bond Denied for Man Charged in Frayed Knot Shooting
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Trio Sought by RCSD for Shoplifting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a trio accused of shoplifting. Crystal Anderson, 28, Joshua Campbell, 23, and Rondell Nathan, 24, allegedly stole at least…
Civilians, Fall In! Army's Fort Jackson Wants You to Visit
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) - The Army's largest basic training installation is inviting civilians to learn what happens when soldiers go through basic combat training. Fort Jackson commander Brig. Gen. John Johnson says members of the public may take part…
5th Annual 'Carolina Brotherhood Ride' Kicked-Off in Columbia
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Multiple law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel will be participating in the 5th annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride sponsored by Carolina Brotherhood, Incorporated. The Carolina Brotherhood is an organization that provides…
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Top Monday Morning Headlines
Arrest made in fatal shooting of two men at Lake Murray bar
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A Little Mountain man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that left two men dead early Sunday morning. Joseph Elijah Mills, 25, is charged with two counts of murder for fatally shooting two men…
Watch: Consumer Recall
[gtxvideo vid='QPDAuXsK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QPDAuXsK.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Consumer Recall'] (WOLO)-- CPSC Recall Summary Name of Product: Video baby monitors Hazard: The video monitor’s batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off. This can expose hot…
Highway patrol: Fire truck and car collide in Irmo
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - The SC Highway Patrol is investigating a collision between an Irmo Fire Department truck and a car that sent two people to the hospital. Officials said the collision happened around 5:10 p.m. Saturday at the intersection…
Toddler Identified in Accidental Shooting Death
GASTON, S.C. (WOLO) -Brooklyn Samiya Davis, 3, was identified as the victim of a shooting earlier this month. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Davis' death is still being investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. The toddler got her…
Suspects sought after three horses shot
PELION, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County deputies hope the public can provide them tips as they investigate the shooting of three horses on Water Tank Road in Pelion. “The horses’ owner told us Thursday afternoon that he suspected the horses had been shot,”…
Richland Library Summer Book Sale
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for some Summer Reads? The Richland Library Friends' Summer Book Sale takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Prices for paperbacks will start at $1 and $2 for hardbacks. More than 30,000 books, CDs,…
Watch: SC Sending 4 Speakers to DNC
[gtxvideo vid='572O5rk9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/572O5rk9.jpg' vtitle='Watch: SC Sending 4 Speakers to DNC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Democrats have some big names headed to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The State Democratic parys announced the South Carolinians will be featured speakers at…
Watch: Prayer Vigil in West Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='GSf13ocF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GSf13ocF.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Prayer Vigil in West Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At a time when the state, country and the world are dealing with violence and turmoil, one local group is lifting their hands in prayer. Dozens gathered at…
Hillary Clinton taps Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Clinton says she's picked Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to join her on the Democratic ticket as their party's nominee for vice president. She revealed her choice this evening in a text message to supporters. Kaine is…
Poor Districts Say Legislature Violated Court Order
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for rural school districts say legislators' court-ordered plan for fixing South Carolina's education system isn't a plan at all, but an accounting of legislative meetings and list of budget items that don't address the problems.…
OCSO: Child, Accomplice Wanted for Thank You Note
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an individual after an incident that occurred last week at the law enforcement complex. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said that on July 12 a motorist committed a drive-by act of…
WATCH: Launch of New 911 System in Lexington Co. will Prioritize Calls
Lexington County is launching a new 911 dispatch system on August 1.
WATCH: Don't Fall Victim to Moving Fraud: What to Know in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Every year it's estimated that 35 million Americans move, and summer is peak moving season. If you're hiring movers to help get the job done, be smart about…
WATCH: Taking a Stand For Kids
Talking to your kids about recent violence
