EdVenture host Festivals of Sharing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a day of celebration form some Columbia kids. On Saturday dozens of children got to celebrate holiday traditions from around the world at EdVenture's annual Festivals of Sharing.…
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RCSD Investigate After Man Stabbed Multiple Times
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriffs Department deputies are investigating a stabbing that occurred late Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 400 block of saddle trail road in reference to a…
Beloved 44-Year-Old Elephant Euthanized at Riverbanks Zoo
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One of the female African elephants has died at the Riverbanks Zoo Saturday morning. The Zoo's veterinary staff made the difficult decision to euthanize 44-year-old Petunia on Saturday because of deteriorating health, Riverbanks Zoo said in a…
Driver Killed in Early Morning crash identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle collision that left a Winnsboro County man dead. Troopers said the crash happened Saturday morning on I-77 N…
Donald Trump to nominate Mulvaney as budget director
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President-elect Donald Trump will nominate South Carolina Congressman Mike Mulvaney, to be director of the Office of Management and Budget, according to the Associated Press. The announcement is expected to be made on Monday. If confirmed by…
Eating Healthy for the Holiday
[gtxvideo vid='jw6YOvlu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jw6YOvlu.jpg' vtitle='Eating Healthy for the Holiday '] ABC News-- The holidays are a time for family gatherings and food, lots of food. So how do you manage to watch what you eat and enjoy the treats ? Here's…
Holiday Pet Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to bring a furry friend home for the Holidays? The City of Columbia and Lexington Animal Services is hosting a Home for the Holidays Adoption Special for the month of December. The special adoption price will…
Fort Jackson Soldiers Leave for Holidays
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) - When the clock strikes midnight, some 7,000 soldiers from Fort Jackson are heading home for the holidays by plane, train, bus and personal cars. Army spokesman Pat Jones says departures begin in the early morning…
Mayor Steve Benjamin Attends U.S. Conference of Mayors
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The president and top officers of the U.S. Conference of Mayors have discussed their priorities and municipal issues with President-elect Donald Trump. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, president of the organization, and other mayors met with…
DHEC and Toy Experts Share Safety Tips for Holiday Gifts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Time is running out for people to buy Christmas gifts for their little ones. Tonight, experts offer safety tips to make sure kids have a fun…
Deputy Attacked at Courthouse
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--"I meant to bust his head wide open." That is what a corrections officer says Wesley Givens said after he attacked a deputy at the Orangeburg County Courthouse Wednesday. Investigators say the attack took place when Givens refused…
Couple Lost in Congaree Found Safe
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Two missing hikers and their dog are safe and sound after getting lost in the woods of the Congaree National Park Thursday night. According to the Columbia Fire Department the two veered off course and luckily had just…
Record Number Working in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's jobless rate has fallen for the seventh consecutive month. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that South Carolina's unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in November, down from 4.7 percent in October. The…
Fort Jackson Soldiers Heading Home for Holidays
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ When the clock strikes midnight, some 7,000 soldiers from Fort Jackson are heading home for the holidays by plane, train, bus and personal cars. Army spokesman Pat Jones says the so-called ``block leave'' departures begin…
Good Neighbor Fund Gives Back
SCE&G uses their Good Neighbor Fund to help spread some holiday cheer throughout the Midlands.
SC Mom Charged with Killing 4 Year old Son, Out on Bond
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina mother charged with killing her 4-day-old son by putting him in a refrigerator for three hours is out of jail after posting bond. Angela Blackwell was released on bond and house arrest after…
Holiday Mail Delivery Deadline
Christmas is right around the corner and if you were hoping to get your gifts to loved ones by the time the holiday arrives, you may be out of luck.
Adopt Harry
Meet Pawmetto Lifeline Pet of the Week Harry looking for a forever home for the holidays.
Dylann Roof Update: Sentencing Phase Set for Jan. 3
[gtxvideo vid='iHipbGoJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iHipbGoJ.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof Update: Sentencing Phase Jan. 3'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Dylann Roof Penalty Phase is set to start January 3, 2017. Roof was found guilty Thursday on all 33 Federal counts in the murders of nine…
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The countdown to Christmas is on and the Columbia Police Department is going the extra mile to make sure holiday shoppers know how to protect themselves. Police shared some tips about protecting goodies from thieves this holiday…
Richland Co. Sheriff's Deputies Surprise Speeders With Acts of Kindness
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It's the holiday season and the Richland County Sheriff's Department is spreading cheer in the Town of Eastover. The Richland County Sheriff's Department performs traffic stops on a…
Dylann Roof Found Guilty on all 33 Counts in Church Shooting
CHARLESTON , SC ( WOLO) -- Dylann Roof has been found guilty on all 33 Federal charges in the murders of 9 black church members at Emanuel AME . The jury read the counts one by one Thursday afternoon to…
Jury Begins Deliberations in Dylann Roof Trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WOLO) (WCIV)- The jury in the Dylann Roof trial began deliberations Thursday. The process started after U.S. District Court Judge Richard Gergel spent more than an hour reading the jury charge and outlining the allegations against Roof.…
Red Cross Holiday Safety and Decorating Safety
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- During the holiday season, an average of 40 home fires per day in the country are caused by children playing, according to the Red Cross. Here are fire safety tips from the American Red Cross to…
Holiday Safety
The Red Cross is reminding you to keep in mind as you get ready to deck the halls for your holiday.
