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Mars, Sun, Line up for Solar Show

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ Last week, Mercury stole the show. Now it's Mars' turn. On Sunday morning, Mars, Earth and the sun will line up perfectly in the sky. This once-every-two-years event is called Mars opposition. That's because Mars…

Columbia man killed in crash on I-77 Saturday morning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the man who died after being involved in a single-car collision around 6:25 a.m. Saturday morning on I-77 southbound near mile marker 10 in Columbia. Officials…

Suspect in Sumter County shooting considered armed and dangerous

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man, wanted in a shooting that happened in Sumter County Saturday evening. Deputies said Chauncey Wilson, 30, of Bishopville, shot his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend around 4:30 p.m. Saturday…

Man wanted for questioning about Budget Inn shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators are looking for a man, who they say could have information about a shooting at a motel in Columbia this week. Authorities tell ABC Columbia that Terrance Boyd, also known as "Terry,"…

SEC EAST CHAMPS! USC Sweeps Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (USC SID) -- SEC EASTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONS!  Sixth ranked South Carolina belted out 15 hits on the way to a 9-7 win over Alabama to sweep a three-game SEC series and clinch a top two seed in next…

University of South Carolina hosts Yard Sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The University of South Carolina is helping students move out of their dorms by hosting a Yard Sale using the the donated items from student residence halls. According to USC, the donated items include, clothing, household goods,…

Lexington Co. replacing trees on South Lake Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- New greenery will line the streets of South Lake Drive in Lexington on Saturday. According to officials with Lexington County, they will begin the process of replacing 16 trees along South Lake Drive on Saturday, May 21,…

Coming Up at 6

  Tonight at 6, A four year old pulled from a trailer where two people were found shot and killed. The suspect in that case now faces two additional murder charges only these victims were inside their mother's womb. And,…

UPDATE: Former Chief Justice located

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says former Chief Justice Ernest A, Finney Jr. has been located in Lee County. Finney was located in good condition but will be checked by EMS as a precaution. Lott says at…

Man, 63 , Identified as Victim in Fatal Three-Vehicle Accident

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington County Coroner has identified the man who was killed in the three-vehicle accident Friday morning. Margaret Fisher said Clyde Richard Poole, 63, of Lexington dead at the scene from injuries he sustained in…

Springfield Teen Charged with Armed Robbery

SPRINGFIELD, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) - A Springfield teen has been charged with armed robbery after a man’s car was stolen at gunpoint Thursday, Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said a 15-year-old male was taken into custody after an all-day search immediately following the robbery.…

Robbery Suspect Faces Kidnapping Charge

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A West Columbia man faces multiple charges in connection to four armed robberies at the same convenience store. Darryl Stephon Walker, 26, was armed with a pistol when he…

Watch: Weekend Events Pool Style

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for some summer splashing! The City of Columbia Parks and Rec department will host a ribbon cutting for a new pool at Greenview Park on Saturday. The New Pool will be ready for swimmers Memorial…

WATCH: Midlands man pushes boundaries in aviation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Decades after a Forest Acres man invents one of the world's most popular flight simulation programs, Austin Meyer continues to push the boundaries in aviation. "It's just so…

Snake in Tree at Garden Center :Update

DENVER, N.C. (AP) _ The wife of a North Carolina man bitten by a poisonous snake at a home improvement store says her husband was shopping for flowers to surprise her when he was stricken. The woman, who asked that…

Watch: Body Cams Presenting a Pricey Problem

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- [gtxvideo vid='3c7iGuni' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3c7iGuni.jpg' vtitle='BODY CAMS'] Walter Scott's family has called for body cameras on all law enforcement, after a camera captured the 50 year old's fatal shooting by a North Charleston police officer. Scott's brother Anthony…

Richland Two Black Parents Assoc. Calls for Change on Board

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some parents in one Midlands school district are calling for a change. Wednesday evening members of the Richland District Two Black Parents Association issued a vote of no confidence in school board chairman James Manning. In the statement…

SC Highway Patrol Kicks off "Buckle Up South Carolina"

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers have a message for Drivers: Buckle Up. Tuesday, State Troopers kicked off the Buckle Up for South Carolina campaign. Law Enforcement want to make sure drivers and their families are staying safe…

Watch: Leaphart Bridge Reopened After Being Struck

Lexington Co. S.C. (WOLO) --- Leaphart Bridge is now reopened after a tractor trailer towing a piece of equipment struck the bridge, showering debris onto I-26. Engineers with the South Carolina Department of Transportation spent Wednesday afternoon assessing damage to…

State Museum Unveils Exhibit on Race

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--      The South Carolina State Museum is getting a new exhibit that explores 'race' throughout history.   Wednesday, museum officials, along with the Central Carolina Community Foundation announced plans for the travelling exhibit.        It will feature a look at…

SC Senate overrides Governor's Farm Bill Veto

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina farmers will get $40 million in state aid to help them pay for crops ruined by last year's massive flood. The Senate voted 39-3 on Wednesday to override Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of the…

Tonight at 6, Join Us

  It's a busy day in the newsroom..... Tonight on the News at 6, Breaking News,  Farm Wars. The Senate just decided to override the Farm Bill.  This as more farmers speak out against the Governor's decision to veto a…

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