[gtxvideo vid='3HEKH931' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3HEKH931.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Columbia Fire Dept. Employee Fired'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins released the following statement concerning the termination of a member of the Columbia Fire Department: "The Columbia Fire Department has always had…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) - Sheriff Leon Lott said education is a huge key in reducing and preventing crime and plays a big role in being proactive. In a release, Lott provided tips designed to assist in ensuring motorist's safety as…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Several hundred people who started their day protesting the reappearance of the Confederate flag outside the South Carolina Statehouse were keeping up their protests into the night Sunday. The crowd was blocking a major intersection in downtown…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Confederate flag has made a temporary return to the front lawn of the South Carolina Statehouse as part of a rally. Several hundred people attended a rally Sunday by the South Carolina Secessionist Party at the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - SC Governor Nikki Haley released a statement late Sunday regarding the protests that had taken place at the State House: "Last year South Carolina showed the power of listening, respect and kindness. Whether passing the nation's…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Black Lives Matter protesters gathered at the State House Sunday evening, for a speech promoting peace and unity. The group then took to the streets of downtown Columbia, eventually marching onto I-126 via Huger Street, closing…
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is searching for the suspect in a burglary that took place around 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Elgin. Officials said it happened on Smyrna Church Road in Kershaw County. The suspect, seen…
CNN-- Looking to Barbeque or host that picnic, there are some Summer Safety grilling tips to keep in mind. Here's Jeremy Roth with some grilling tips, watch the video here. [gtxvideo vid='nsShPZxa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nsShPZxa.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Summer Grilling Safety']
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - A 15-year-old has been arrested in a recent rash of break-ins of Broad Street businesses in downtown Sumter. Officials said the suspect smashed glass doors and windows to gain entry. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said it…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A 38-year-old woman passed away, two days after being involved in house fire, Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said. Joy Kester, of Columbia, was in her house in the 2900 block of Kennedy Street on July…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A 26-year-old Columbia man died, after he broke his neck diving into a swimming pool Friday. The Richland County Coroner said Michael McWhite died in the emergency room about 25 minutes after the accident. It happened…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Headed out to the Lake this weekend, Richland County Deputies have some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on the water. Have the right amount of life vests on vessels, also make sure boats…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Summer brings hot and humid air, and this July is especially hot here in the Midlands. If you're headed outdoors or just trying to beat the heat inside, here are some safety tips from the Newberry County…
(WOLO)--Gearing up to go camping? Make sure you keep some safety tips in mind this Summer. While Hiking trails and roasting marshmallows staying safe should be your top priority. Tips: STORE FOOD AND SNACKS AWAY IN A CONTAINER OR AN…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - ABC Columbia spoke with Patrice Franz Penney, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina about how parents and caregivers can talk to children following the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/PRESS RELEASE) Columbia Police Skip Holbrook and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott released a statement following the shooting death of five police officers in Dallas on Thursday. Read their full statement: As we are all too aware,…
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - Talk show host, author and most recently, winner of the "Celebrity Apprentice", Leeza Gibbons, is making good on her promise to bring more than $700,000 in prize…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Midlands' triple digit temperatures can make exercising more dangerous, but the summer sun doesn't dull the desire to get in a good workout. Susan Yeargin, an assistant professor in USC's department of exercise science says…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department tell ABC Columbia that an argument between two people ended in gunfire on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurred at…
