Toddler Shot In Alleged Drug Deal
A two year old gets shot in the head during what authorities are calling a drug deal gone wrong.
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Cargo Plane Crashes, Killing 33
BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN (AP) -- The Health Ministry in Kyrgyzstan (KEER'-gih-stan) says a cargo plane has crashed in a residential area just outside the Central Asian country's main airport, killing 32 people. The ministry says the Turkish airline Boeing 747 crash-landed…
Gamecocks Honor Future Rhodes Scholar
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Gamecocks athletics is having a lot of success in sports, but during halftime of the men's basketball game on Saturday the school honored achievement in the classroom. Honorary Captain,…
Historic Marker Unveiled at Beth Shalom Cemetery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A historic marker was unveiled at one of the most historic cemeteries in America on Sunday. The Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative partnered with the Jewish Historical Society of South…
SC Democrats Rally for Affordable Care Act With 'Day of Action'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Protesters took to the streets on Sunday as part of a nationwide protest of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Here at home, dozens of South Carolinian's…
One Person Shot at Bojangles in Cayce
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- One person has been taken to an area hospital after being shot at a Bojangles in Cayce. City of Cayce spokesperson, Ashley Hunter said the shooting happened Sunday…
Woman killed after crashing into tree identified, 2 children injured
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)- The driver killed after crashing into a tree Sunday Afternoon has been identified. The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, said Kathryn B. Ellison of Leesville, was killed…
Unattended Cooking Causes Fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Unattended cooking is to blame for a Sunday morning fire in Columbia. Fire officials say the blaze happened on Colleton Street at 10:50 a.m. Three people have been…
2 Hospitalized After Columbia Duplex Catches Fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Fire officials say two people were taken to an area hospital after a duplex caught fire Sunday morning. Captain Brick Lewis, with the Columbia Fire Department said the fire…
MLK Events Happening in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- If you missed out on some of the Martin Luther King Jr. events happening over the weekend, on Monday the city and other local organizations are hosting MLK events…
Columbia Church Host MLK 'SOULutions Forum' to Inspire Youth
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Zion Canaan Baptist Church held a SOULutions Youth Forum Saturday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy. Guest speakers talked about the importance of health and…
Clemson Comes Together to Celebrate their Champs
[gtxvideo vid='9zFHFJP2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9zFHFJP2.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Comes Together to Celebrate their Champs'] The streets of a small town stayed animated and excited as waiving banners and celebratory signs stood several rows deep. Close to 70,000 fans filed and filed most of Death…
Toddler Shot During Drug Deal, Warrant Says
SANTEE, S.C. (WOLO)- The father of a 2-year-old who was shot in the head in Santee has been arrested in connection to the Saturday night shooting. The warrant released to ABC Columbia…
Deputies Seek 4 Suspects in Strip Club Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Investigators are searching for 3 to 4 black male suspects in a silver Jeep Wrangler with a black top from the shooting that occurred at Club Laroice…
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Parts of West Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water residents in the following areas: Shampy Street 2800 Block of Franklin Drive Kirkwood Drive Dalewood Drive…
2 Shot in Separate Richland County Nightclub Shootings
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Two people were shot and injured at two different Richland County nightclubs Saturday morning. Richland County Deputies said the shootings happened just before 3:00 a.m. The first shooting happened at Wet nightclub in the 3700 block…
Local Principal Wins First Appearance on Jeopardy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A dream over 30 years in the making has come true for longtime educator Dr. Cheryl Guy. The principal of Westwood High School in Bythewood says she has…
Prosecutors Will Not Charge Former SRO in Spring Valley HS Incident
Former Spring Valley High School Resource Officer Benjamin Fields will not be charged for the use of physical force in an incident that drew national attention.
Stolen Car Crashed into Area Store
Lexington County Sheriff's Deputies continue investigating a early afternoon accident that left a reported stolen truck crashed into the front of a Bowers Parkway store.
"Kountry" Wayne promises to bring laughs to the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='TXvBvCA3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TXvBvCA3.jpg' vtitle='Kountry Wayne'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Once with a dream of being a superstar in the music world, "Kountry" Wayne Corley turned to comedy and hasn't looked back. With selfie video Facebook posts that routinely reach nearly 1 million views,…
Remembering Brain Health this New Year
[gtxvideo vid='870JvQlz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/870JvQlz.jpg' vtitle='Remembering Brain Health this New Year'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - At any age, healthy habits can help improve the health of your body --including your brain. The Alzheimer’s Association® recommends that people of all ages include "Brain…
New Year, New Smile
If you're looking for the perfect way to show off a new you in the new year, you may want to start with something that can put a healthy smile on your face.
Restoring Hope Rebuild Blitz
[gtxvideo vid='cTInt09M' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cTInt09M.jpg' vtitle='Restoring Hope Rebuild Blitz'] COLUMBIA, S.C. -- More than one year after the flood, still more than 1,000 families in the Midlands are in need of some home repair. United Way of the Midlands and national disaster recovery…
City of Columbia: After Hours Water Drop-In
COLUMBIA , SC ( WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's Water department is looking for your input. According to the City, an After hours drop-in will be held so residents get questions answered about their water bills. The City says they…
Carowinds is Hiring
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WOLO) -- Carowinds is looking for enthusiastic individuals committed to providing smiles and fun with a side of Carolina hospitality. The park is looking to fill more than 4,000 positions, ranging from entry level to supervisory, for the 2017 season.…
