VIDEO: Saturday in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - From a 5K honoring the family of a flood victim, to a celebration of African-American culture, here's what you were doing this Saturday.
Local News
Red Cross: Urgent need for Blood
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The American Red Cross is asking you to roll up your sleeves and save a life. Red Cross officials say the winter months have been especially hard on donations and they are in critical need of blood. Blood…
Gas Prices still falling in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More good news if you are filling up at the pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices have dropped 3.5 cents in the past week. The average price of gas in Columbia is around $1.62 cents a…
Officers investigating sexual assault near USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault near USC early Saturday morning. Officers say it happened around 3:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Barnwell Street. The victim, a woman, told police that an armed male forced…
Man arrested for murdering ex-girlfriend
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies have arrested 22-year-old Andre Heatley in the murder of his ex-girlfriend Friday in the 10,000 block of Farrow Road in Blythewood. The Richland County Coroner announced Saturday that 19-year-old Deanndra Roach died…
National Wear Red Day Fashion Show to be announced in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to wear red for heart health. The City of Columbia is gearing up for National Wear Red Day on February 5th. The city is inviting everyone to recognize National Wear Red day to help support…
Update RCSD: Missing 15-Year-Old Found
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Update: Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a missing 15 year old has been found safe in the Midlands. ABC Columbia News is working on the new details. Lott had requested the community’s assistance in locating…
Update: Arrest made in shooting death of Woman
RICHLAND COUNTY, S. C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Deputies say they have made an arrest in connection with a shooting death Friday. Deputies say a woman's body was found Friday in the ten-thousand block of Farrow Road in Blythewood. According…
Fort Jackson to host Community Wide Tour
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now is your chance to see Fort Jackson up close and personal thanks to an invite from the Commanding General. Major General Roger Cloutier, Jr. is inviting the public to tour of Fort Jackson and take a…
Watch: Experts Warn of Scams During Tax Season
Tax season is just beginning but experts are reminding consumers to look out for scammers.
RCSD: 6 Burglary Suspects Arrested
RICHLAND COUNTY -- Two separate burglaries in Richland County led to six arrests this week. 23-year-old Darius Burton, 24-year-old Xavier Anderson and 24-year-old Tevan Ashford are all charged with burglary, according to authorities. Just before midnight Wednesday, January 27 Burton, Anderson and…
19-Year-Old USC Student Identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the University of South Carolina student that was found dead Thursday afternoon at The HUB in downtown Columbia. 19-year-old…
USC Student Found Dead
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Corner’s Office is investigating the death of a USC student. Authorities say the body of a 19-year-old female was found at the Hub, a student housing development on Main Street. Richland County coroner Gary…
Watch: Counting Helps Care for the Homeless
Here in the Midlands and Nationwide, the point-in-time count helps fight homelessness.
State Police Investigating Shooting Involving Dillon Deputy
DILLON, S.C. (AP) _ State police say they are investigating the death of a man shot during a confrontation with a Dillon County sheriff's deputy. The State Law Enforcement Division says in a news release that agents are continuing to…
What to Expect From GOP Debate Without Trump
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The stage is set for the Iowa GOP debate Thursday night where 7 top tier candidates will battle it out on several issues. However, missing from the line-up, front-runner Donald Trump who announced earlier this…
Westwood High School Evacuated
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A school in Richland School District Two was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a suspicious odor officials tell ABC Columbia. Parents of students at Westwood High School were sent a message informing them that students and staff had to briefly…
Public Safety Checkpoint Planned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that in an effort to keep drivers safe, a public safety checkpoint has been planned in the City of Columbia. Starting Friday evening, CPD’s Traffic Safety Unit will enhance patrols and…
Police Search for Triggerman in December Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for attempted murder. Authorities say video surveillance at the Circle K gas station located at 4300 Hardscrabble Road helped…
Trio Wanted for Robbery at Belk
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies are looking for suspects who tried to get the five finger discount after they robbed a local department store. Officials are looking for a three men who allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of merchandise…
W. Columbia Boil Water Advisory
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the 1300 Block of Alpine Drive. Once the water line is repaired and water service is restored, water customers in this area who…
SC Bill Aims at Education-Pathways to Available Jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina would pay for high school students and the unemployed to train for available South Carolina jobs under legislation that overwhelmingly passed the House. The bill approved Wednesday, expands dual-enrollment opportunities for high school students, so…
SC Senators Discuss a Bill to Increase Road Funding
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina senators spent five hours in committee meetings trying to hash out details of a bill to increase road funding. In Wednesday's Senate Finance Committee, a few lawmakers discussed a new tax cut wrinkle _ lowering…
Education at Forefront in SC
Supporters rally for National School Choice week and Governor Nikki Haley endorses bill to streamline workforce development.
Donald Trump Campaigns in the Midlands After Dropping Out of Debate
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Presidential hopeful Donald Trump dropped out of Thursday night's GOP debate, just days before the Iowa caucuses. Trump took took aim at hosting network Fox News and news anchor Megyn Kelly. “I think she’s a…
