Portions of Riverfront Park Now Reopen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lace up your walking shoes and grab your bike! Officials with the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced that portions of the walking trails at Riverfront Park…
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Watch: End Racism Day
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --We may have a ways to go, but we are seeing progress in race relations and today is a day to highlight those accomplishments and build on them. It's end racism day and the South Carolina Human Affairs…
WATCH: Irmo Residents 'Clucking' for Backyard Chickens
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - Irmo Town Council will hear from residents and take a first vote on whether to legalize backyard chickens in its meeting Tuesday. A group of residents has organized…
Watch: Dancing Toward Flood Recovery
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VIDEO: "Fill the Boot" Kicks Off
[gtxvideo vid='4nrH4gDm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4nrH4gDm.jpg' vtitle='bootdrive'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You can help the Columbia Fire Department give Muscular Dystrophy the boot. Monday morning, the department kicked off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign. Beginning Monday you’ll see firefighters at intersections…
USC Earns No. 1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- For the third straight time, the Lady Gamecocks will be a number one seed in the NCAA women's tournament. Hundreds of fans showed up Monday night to the Colonial Life Arena as the announcement was made.…
SC Senator Tim Scott to take part in Civil Rights Pilgrimage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some South Carolina Senators and Representatives will take part in a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina. U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), along with U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA), will host…
Two Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Officials have identified two people killed in a motorcycle wreck in Lexington. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a statement that the wreck happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday at an intersection on state Highway 6.…
Coroner IDs Victim Killed in Electrocution Case
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A 36-year-old man from North Carolina died after being electrocuted at a job site Friday, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. The victim has been identified as Javier Lopez-Lira, according to the coroner's office. Watts said Lopez-Pira was…
Former Trooper Pleads Guilty to Shooting Unarmed Man
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The former South Carolina Highway Patrolman who is accused of shooting an unarmed man in 2014 has pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Authorities released the shocking video of now former…
Watch: SC Aquarium Turtles, Mermaids and More
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to go under the sea at the South Carolina Aquarium. Our Crysty Vaughan met with Aquarium Experts to talk Turtles, Tortoises, snakes and Mermaids. The SC Aquarium will host Weeki Wachee Week Starting March 28th.…
WWE Returns to Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- WWE Live returns to Columbia when the makes its way to Colonial Life Arena on Saturday, May 15, at 7:30 PM. This live event offers you the chance to see some…
WATCH: Festival Raises Awareness for Animal Advocacy
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands-based animal rescue, "Patter Pets," hosted the Dog and Pony Show in Cayce Sunday. The event sought to educate attendees about how they can make sure no…
Two Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says a Columbia couple was killed Sunday afternoon, when the motorcycle they were riding on collided with a minivan crossing Highway 6 in Lexington. This happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the…
WATCH: Peter Cottontail Arrives in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Recreation Commission hosted the 47th annual Cottontail Festival Saturday. Families gathered for an egg hunt, meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny and arts and crafts at North…
"Peter Pan" to Take Flight in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - "Peter Pan" will take flight at the Koger Center for the Arts soon. The Columbia City Ballet is bringing the J.M. Barrie classic to the stage next weekend. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016 3 p.m. Saturday, March…
My Carolina to host Tournament Selection Watch Party
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time for the big selection Sunday. Officials at the University of South Carolina say My Carolina will host an NCAA Tournament Selection Show watch party for fans and Gamecock men’s basketball. Students, alumni and fans are…
Did you Spring Forward?
ABC NEWS--Daylight saving time began at 2:00 a.m. That means if you have not listened to the experts, if you did not spring forward last night, now is the time. Move your clock one hour ahead. Fire officials say this…
WATCH: First St. Patrick's Day Parade Marches Through Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The first ever St. Patrick's Day Parade marched through downtown Lexington Saturday. The parade was hosted by the Lexington County Blowfish minor league baseball team. The team's owner, Bill…
VIDEO: Walking for Heart Health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Thousands walked through downtown Columbia Saturday, to raise money and awareness for heart health. Did you know that 1 in 3 adults has some form of heart disease? The…
Man Charged with Assaulting a Deputy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say a man is behind bars after shoplifting and assaulting a deputy Friday night. Officials said they responded to the Circle K at 8500 Two Notch Rd. around 8 p.m. They were there…
Irmo Little League Season opens with ceremonies
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hundreds of Little League players hit the diamond Saturday. This weekend the Irmo Little League officially kicked off Baseball season with Opening Ceremonies. According to organizers, for more than 75 years, Little League has provided communities around…
City to Host Public Meeting on Bull Street Traffic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is getting ready to roll out results of a traffic plan concerning the Bull Street area. Officials will host a public meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council…
Police: Man Arrested Following a String of Burglaries
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man wanted for burglary and a string of other charges was arrested Thursday. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said 20-year-old Divine McNeil was arrested for burglary, attempted burglary, petit larceny, and escape. McNeil was arrested Thursday,…
Watch: US Sen. Lindsey Graham on Obama nominee
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is expressing his concerns about a possible Supreme Court nominee. Graham says the nominee that Hillary Clinton might choose could be a more liberal candidate than the one President Obama might nominate. Here's…
