RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Motorists experienced delays Thursday morning on southbound Interstate 77 near Shop Road as an overturned tractor-trailer caused major traffic congestion. A Tweet for the Columbia Fire Department said the crash occurred near mile marker 6. #TrafficAdvisory#TheCFD@SCDPS_PIO@TrooperBob_SCHP…
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) - Some Chapin residents are saying, not in our backyard, about an affordable apartment complex proposed for a lot near downtown. At a special called meeting Wednesday night…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- An Orangeburg hospital is eliminating just over 30 jobs, reducing hours for 27 other employees and leaving an additional 30 positions vacant in order to save money. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports the Regional…
// _ // ]]> COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina senator wants to bar local governments from requiring businesses to let transgender people use the bathroom of their choice, saying he's taking a "stand for decency and common sense."…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G will release water from Lake Murray into the Lower Saluda River beginning Thursday. The releases will continue on April 8, 9, 15 and 16 so the Columbia Fire Department can conduct swift water training. The water…
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department said goodbye to one of it's own. K9 officer Robby, who died of cancer last month, was laid to rest with the full dignity and ceremony afforded his…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday morning, Governor Nikki Haley and flood disaster relief coordinator Kevin Shwedo toured several homes being rebuilt in Sumter after the historic floods left them completely destroyed. "Although, the sun is shining and the…
A trial date has been set in federal court for Joey Meek, the friend of accused Charleston church shooter,Dylann Roof.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officers with the Columbia Police Department need the community's assistance in identifying three persons of interest related to a hit and run investigation. Officer say that two males…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A local children's home is hosting one of its biggest fundraisers and they need a little help from the community. How does fresh off the grill barbecue, homemade baked goods, live music and 30 vintage cars…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's Republican senators have chosen Edgefield Sen. Shane Massey to lead their caucus. The chamber's controlling party unanimously elected the 40-year-old senator Wednesday following a closed-door luncheon. No other…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 80 year-old Leonard Williams and 70 year-old Lillie Thompson were found in a…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- After several boating incidents in recent days, law enforcement officials are reminding boaters to be safe on the water this boating season. "Be safe out on Lake Murray and be sure that you have the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to Sumter County authorities, the body of Harry Lee Bradley has been located in the Pocotaligo River in Sumter County. Deputies say the body of the missing boater was found near the area where the boat…
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's state-owned railroad is planning to build a 10-mile rail line to the site of the $500 million Volvo factory that's currently under construction in Berkeley County, about 30 miles northwest of Charleston. The Post…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man was arrested on April Fools' Day for allegedly defrauding the South Carolina Educational Lottery. Police say 26-year-old Marcus Washington is also facing eight counts of shoplifting. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said investigators were notified…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Looking for ways to get involved in giving back to the Midlands? We have a list of some of your daily happenings. Click here to find out what is going on in your community.
LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) — If you hear loud blasts in one part of Lexington County on Tuesday don't be alarmed. Deputies say they plan to dispose of 400 pounds of dynamite. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, deputies will…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — A Florence man faces charges after officers say he stole swan eggs. Sumter Police say visitors at Swan Lake Iris Gardens notified park rangers late Sunday afternoon after seeing a man enter an enclosed area at…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Natural Resources continue to search for a missing boater on the Pocotaligo River in Sumter County. Officials say 61-year old Harry Lee Bradley was dropped off at the…
[gtxvideo vid='A7p8AKsE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A7p8AKsE.jpg' vtitle='broccoli'] (CNN) — A company is voluntarily recalling frozen broccoli cuts sold in 11 states over fears of Listeria contamination. Listeria infection causes serious and at times fatal infections in children, elderly people and those with weakened immune…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In just one weekend, the Columbia Police Department says three individuals were injured by moving vehicles. These are just the latest in a recent string of pedestrian involved incidents in the City of Columbia. According to…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said three suspects traveled to the Palmetto State with the sole purpose of committing crimes. On Thursday, March 31 Sheriff Lott said Tocara Middleton, Cia Dickerson, and Joshua Peterson, III…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - On Monday, the University of South Carolina men's basketball coach Frank Martin told reporters that two players who were arrested in March are no longer on the…
