WATCH: Students organize prom for special needs students
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A handful of students at Lugoff-Elgin High School organized Kershaw County School District's first prom for students with special needs Saturday.
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WATCH: Runners race for the Governor's Cup
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds of runners participated in the 44th annual Governor's Cup Road Race in Columbia Saturday morning.
VIDEO: Richland County promotes reduce, reuse, recycle
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County held its annual free recycling day at the S.C. State Fairgrounds Saturday.
Part of Interstate 20 in Kershaw County closed Sunday
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) - Officials are closing part of eastbound Interstate 20 in Kershaw County this weekend to lift an 18-wheeler out of the Wateree River. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said it will close the eastbound bridge over…
Man taken to hospital after shooting in NE Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Department reports that a man was taken to the hospital after an apparent shooting Saturday evening. Deputies arrived on scene in the 7400 block of Hunt Club Road just after 6 p.m. Authorities…
Pawmetto Lifeline looking for Foster homes for Kittens
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Pawmetto Lifeline is looking for kitten fosters due to an overwhelming population in the shelter. Officials are asking for anyone to help by adopting a cat or kitten directly from the local shelters or from Pawmetto Lifeline.…
Governor's Cup Saturday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lace up the tennis shoes. The annual 44th annual Governor's Cup race is Saturday at 7am. According to race officials, the Cup Race is one of the oldest, continuously conducted road race events in the Southeast. Race…
It's Friday. Relax. Let us do the work at 11.
Intense moments played out for officers on the Saluda-Lexington County line. Tonight, a sheriff's deputy and a suspect are in hospital beds with injuries sustained in a series of events that included a patrol car being struck and bullets flying.…
Richland County offers Voter Registration for Saturday Deadline
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you're looking to vote in the June Primary Saturday is the deadline to register to vote. According to Richland County Voter Registration and Elections officials, they're office will be open on Saturday, May 14, 2016, 9:00am…
Watch: Operation Renovations Helps Veterans
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Saluda Co. Deputy, Suspect Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting
Saluda Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A Saluda County deputy and a suspect were hospitalized after an officer involved shooting. Investigators with the saluda county sheriff's department say at around 4pm Friday deputies were serving an arrest warrant at a home on Old…
Coming Up at 6
Join us at 6. Preparing for the worst. Hoping for the best. Tonight at 6.... How October's Flood is helping State Emergency leaders get ready for Hurricane Season. And, we will have more on Operation Smackdown. Investigators hope a series…
WATCH: Coach Dawn Staley is the Innersole of the Community
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Watch: Hand in Hand Hoping to End Gun Violence
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Among the hundreds hand in hand at the state house on Thursday, Melody McFadden knows from experience the devastating consequences of gun violence. She tells ABC Columbia, "These young men pulled out guns and three people…
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies respond to numerous incidents
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--From 4:30pm Wednesday to 4:30am Thursday morning it was a busy 12 hours for Richland County Sheriff's deputies. According to the department, they responded to numerous, separate incidents. Deputies responded to a home on Mellowood Drive where they…
Join Your Favorite News Team at 6
Tonight at 6, Thunderstorms move through the Midlands. And, I go one on one with the sole of South Carolina Women's Basketball. Tonight, we break down how Coach Dawn Staley is winning off the court. Plus, staying with sports, Coach…
Theft at Williams-Brice Stadium
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- USC Police are looking for two men they say took items from Williams-Brice Stadium Sunday. Police describe both subjects as men in their late 20’s. One, police say, has dark hair, a beard and mustache, and…
Lawmakers could tackle background checks for guns during summer session
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) (WOLO)--A move out of the State House to discuss background checks for gun sales could come this Summer. The Senate's judiciary chairman is pledging to hold a hearing this summer on legislation extending the allowed time for…
Moped Driver Killed in Crash ID'd
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner released the name of the individual who was killed after being involved in a moped vs. motor vehicle collision. The incident happened on Two Notch Road around 9 p.m. on May 11.…
Merger? Horry County Mulls Merged Police, Sheriff Operations
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - Horry County council members are considering merging the police and sheriff's departments in the only county in South Carolina that has two countywide law enforcement agencies. Local media outlets report that council members asked an attorney…
Next after Nashville: News at 11 on ABC Columbia
We've got Nashville on the newsroom TV screens as we update your Midlands and South Carolina headlines on this Wednesday. Here's a look at what we've got lined up for you: It's always been a mystery to men. What exactly…
Deputies Respond to Shots Fired
Columiba, S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County Deputies say they responded to gunshots at a home on Frazier Fur Lane in the Winchester subdivision off Clemson Rd. Around 8pm Wednesday night investigators say an argument between two men became physical. According to investigators…
Coming up Tonight at 6pm
Tonight at Six...Indictment. A former South Carolina Police Officer now faces federal charges in a highly publicized shooting investigation. Plus, giving some hometown heroes a new tune to sing. We will tell you why Hootie and the Blowfish took over…
Dispute Leads to Father Fatally Shooting Son, Police Say
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) -- Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say a family argument late Tuesday afternoon resulted in a father fatally shooting his son at their Gaston home. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said the argument escalated into the…
Watch: Three Thursdays Three Authors
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --The Richland Library is giving new meaning to the term T.G.I.T! The organization is getting ready to host a trio of female authors you can meet and greet for the next three Thursdays. It's all part of…
