2 Rescued, 4 Displaced in Midlands House Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire department is investigating a fire that left four people displaced. The fire happened on House Street at a two story quadplex around 11:30 p.m. Saturday.…
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Richland Library Honors Black History Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Richland Library hosted its annual Black History Month Fair on Saturday. The purpose of the fair is to recognized the richness of African-American culture through music, storytelling, dance and…
Man Who Shot 2 Neighbors Found Dead Inside Orangeburg Co. Home
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- The suspect who shot two of his neighbors in Orangeburg on Saturday, later shot and killed himself. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said at approximately 1:30 p.m. Orangeburg…
RCSD Searching For 2 Home Invasion Suspects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Deputies are searching for two suspects after a Friday night home invasion. Richland County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the 3000 block of Leesburg Road around 10:30p.m. in reference…
Man Arrested After Firing Rifle Inside Midlands Home
COLUMBIA, S.C.(WOLO)- A 24-year-old man is facing several criminal charges after damaging a victims home during a home invasion on Friday night. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriffs department said a…
Underwater Prehistoric Exhibit to Open at SC State Museum
[gtxvideo vid='hpod5LrY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hpod5LrY.jpg' vtitle='Underwater Prehistoric Exhibit at SC State Museum'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to go under the sea and back to Pre Historic times. The South Carolina State Museum is opening a new exhibit called "Savage Ancient Seas…
Health Study: More Exercise, Less Sitting
[gtxvideo vid='GmgJNVPU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GmgJNVPU.jpg' vtitle='Health Study: More Exercise, Less Sitting'] CNN-- A new study says sitting at your desk or in a chair all day can make your body feel older than you actually are. Kim Hutcherson explains why experts say…
Shooting at South Aiken High School
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) -- The Aiken County Sheriff's Office confirms at least two people were shot after a basketball game at South Aiken High School Friday night. The call…
Firefighters Battle House Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Friday afternoon at a home on Prospect Street in Columbia. Crews said there was heavy smoke and flames.…
Attorney General Says 70 Convicted of Food Stamp Fraud in 2016
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to the Attorney General's Office, over 855,000 South Carolina residents receive SNAP benefits. In 2015, Attorney General Alan Wilson's office partnered with the Department of Social Services (DSS) …
Circus is in Town-One Last Time
[gtxvideo vid='7Vv3UEui' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7Vv3UEui.jpg' vtitle='Circus is in Town-One Last Time'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus say they will end 'The Greatest Show on Earth' forever in May, citing lower attendance numbers, high operating costs, and retiring…
SC DJJ Director Resigns Amid Critical Report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice has resigned following a report that criticized her agency as still unprepared to prevent riots. Gov. Henry McMaster…
Governor Henry McMaster Releases You Tube Address to SC
[gtxvideo vid='qD7RCsIX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qD7RCsIX.jpg' vtitle='Governor Henry McMaster Releases You Tube Address to SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Let's get started! In a video released to South Carolina, newly sworn in Governor Henry McMaster laid out his plans for the state. In the nearly…
Bus Catches Fire on I-277, One Injury Reported
Fire crews responded to Interstate 277 this afternoon after a bus caught fire near Fontaine Road.
UPDATE: Tree Street Shooting Leaves One Seriously Injured
A shooting in the 900 block of Tree Street just before midnight on Thursday has left one victim seriously injured.
Orangeburg Deputy Awarded Medal of Valor by Sheriff's Association
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that an OCSO deputy has been presented with the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Medal of Valor award.
Coroner Identifies Victims in Fatal Lexington Co. Fatal Crash
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the mother and son who were killed in a head-on crash Thursday afternoon on Summerland Avenue near Batesburg.
Bond Denied For Teen Charged with Manslaughter in Sumter Shooting
A teen who was out on bond for attempted murder, was charged Friday with manslaughter for the shooting death of another teen in Sumter Thursday evening.
Caught on Camera: Orangeburg Co. Deputies Need Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects
Orangeburg County deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the One Stop convenience store on Five Chop Road.
2 Die in Wreck Near Batesburg-Leesville
Lexington County officials say a mother and her son have been killed in a wreck near Batesburg-Leesville High School.
Protect Yourself from the Flu: Tips from DHEC
[gtxvideo vid='VYfLOOeT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VYfLOOeT.jpg' vtitle='Protect Yourself from the Flu: Tips from DHEC'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The recent death of a Lexington teen, caused by the flu, is serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers of the season. Good Morning…
Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate Lights Up
[gtxvideo vid='gGVGQM8y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gGVGQM8y.jpg' vtitle='Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate Lights Up'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is pushing to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. 28 states nationwide have given patients access to marijuana for pain treatment.…
Facebook Ramps Up Fake News Fight
Click here to find out what one social media site is doing to ramp up it's efforts in hopes of fighting fake news.
Colonial Life Arena and Fans Make Thank You Message for Circus Performers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus say they will end 'The Greatest Show on Earth' forever in May, citing lower attendance numbers, high operating costs, and retiring those…
Coroner Identifies Victim in Bicycle vs. Car Crash
The identity of the man killed while riding a bicycle in Orangeburg last Friday has been released.
