Watch: SC State Museum New Exhibit on Race
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Richland Two Black Parents Assoc. Calls for Change on Board
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some parents in one Midlands school district are calling for a change. Wednesday evening members of the Richland District Two Black Parents Association issued a vote of no confidence in school board chairman James Manning. In the statement…
SC Highway Patrol Kicks off "Buckle Up South Carolina"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers have a message for Drivers: Buckle Up. Tuesday, State Troopers kicked off the Buckle Up for South Carolina campaign. Law Enforcement want to make sure drivers and their families are staying safe…
Watch: Leaphart Bridge Reopened After Being Struck
Lexington Co. S.C. (WOLO) --- Leaphart Bridge is now reopened after a tractor trailer towing a piece of equipment struck the bridge, showering debris onto I-26. Engineers with the South Carolina Department of Transportation spent Wednesday afternoon assessing damage to…
State Museum Unveils Exhibit on Race
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum is getting a new exhibit that explores 'race' throughout history. Wednesday, museum officials, along with the Central Carolina Community Foundation announced plans for the travelling exhibit. It will feature a look at…
SC Senate overrides Governor's Farm Bill Veto
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina farmers will get $40 million in state aid to help them pay for crops ruined by last year's massive flood. The Senate voted 39-3 on Wednesday to override Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of the…
Tonight at 6, Join Us
It's a busy day in the newsroom..... Tonight on the News at 6, Breaking News, Farm Wars. The Senate just decided to override the Farm Bill. This as more farmers speak out against the Governor's decision to veto a…
Bar Fight Suspects Charged with Assault and Battery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Two men have been arrested following a fight outside a bar Monday night. Police say the suspects Frankie McDonald, 23, and Damon Wellsare, 17, are charged with second degree assault and battery by mob after allegedly assaulting two victims at Pavlov’s bar located…
Watch: Walter Scott, Review of North Charleston PD
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Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of West Columbia lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers along Corporate Boulevard. According to a press release from Anna Huffman, Public Information Officer with West Columbia, the water supply has been thoroughly…
Tonight on the News at 6
Join us at Six, here is what we are working on..... Heavy rain is making for a soggy Tuesday. Chief Meteorologist John Farley will have more on your forecast. Also, voting against the Governor's veto. Today the house of representatives…
Watch: House Overrides Haley's Veto of $40M in Aid for SC Farmers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) _ The House has overridden Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill to send $40 million in aid to South Carolina farmers who lost their crops in last year's massive floods.…
Crews Respond to Fire off Broad River Road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Just before 11 a.m. Columbia firefighters responded to the scene of a fire on Menlo Drive. According to Tweet from CFD, crews are from the Irmo Fire Department are…
Update: Lexington Co. Deputies Capture Burglary Suspect
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say the search has ended for a burglary suspect. Officials captured Mathew Hupp around 1pm Tuesday near Wise Ferry Road. Officials say…
Watch: Richland Penny Tax Discussed
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County Council is set to meet today. According to their agenda the Council is expected to discuss and craft a document for public review showing the affects the hold on Penny Tax funds will have on the…
WATCH: Brewery expands flight plan in historic hangar
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After years of sitting empty, the historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Jim Hamilton-Owens Airport is getting a new resident. "The Curtiss Wright Hangar has been a big challenge, because…
Coming up at 11 after Castle
Coming up immediately following the latest episode of Castle on ABC Columbia News at 11: The nearly century old airport hangar and the group motivated to breathe new life into the neglected piece of history. They hope you'll soon join…
Watch: Fan the Heat, Richland County
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Police Warning Residents of Local Phone Scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is warning of another phone scam that has targeted several residents in recent days. Officials say the scam is similar to one that was first reported in June of 2015. The scammer…
Black Expo South brings week-long celebration to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 19th Annual Columbia Black Expo South kicked-off Saturday, with a community service day. Sunday, the expo sponsored the Neo-Soul Cafe Soul Sessions at 701 Whaley. The event was a chance for artists and musicians to…
Man accused of hitting motorcyclist and fleeing while driving drunk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department has arrested a man accused of driving under the influence and hitting a motorcyclist over the weekend. Christopher Nazry, 48, is charged with felony DUI and hit and run. The incident happened Saturday…
Suspects sought in afternoon shooting on North Main
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department needs the public's help finding the suspects in an afternoon shooting in North Columbia. The incident occurred around noon at the intersection of North Main Street and Lorick Avenue. According to witnesses, a…
Club owner charged in early morning shooting in Sumter County
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning at Roy's Club in Sumter County. Deputies said it happened around 2:50 a.m. at the club on St. Paul Church Road. The…
WATCH: Students organize prom for special needs students
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A handful of students at Lugoff-Elgin High School organized Kershaw County School District's first prom for students with special needs Saturday.
