Last Call for Vista Favorite
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Its the end of an era in the Vista. Jillian's has closed its doors. A sign was posted on the door directing employees to a law firm to collect their final paychecks. A spokesperson for the Vista…
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Suspect in Texas Murder Killed in Shooting on Byron Road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) -- A suspect wanted in connection to a murder in Texas has died following an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex near the VA hospital Monday. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said at a news conference that the…
Robbery suspects also sought for bank fraud
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A pair of suspects in the armed robbery of a Lexington County business are also wanted for attempting to fraudulently use checks reported as stolen from the same business. According to Lexington County Sheriff's Department detectives,…
Government offices in Spartanburg Co. on two-hour delay Monday
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Government offices in Spartanburg County are operating on a two-hour delay Monday. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division reports the delay is due to inclement weather. Check here for more information.
Saturday in the Midlands: Residents brave the cold to have fun
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Despite light snowfall and cold temperatures, Midlands residents came out to have fun Saturday. At the State Museum, the winter edition of "Museum Roadshow" gave people the chance…
Brew lovers unite for "World Beer Festival"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Beer lovers came together Saturday for the 8th annual "World Beer Festival" at the Columbia Convention Center. This year's festival, officials say, featured 21 South Carolina brewers; the…
Two teens shot at party expected to be OK
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies are investigating a shooting at a party that sent two teens to the hospital. This happened Sunday around 12:30 a.m. in the 200-block of Foxhunt Road. Richland County Sheriff's deputies say two teenage boys were shot…
Man in custody after firing shots at Richland Co. deputies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating an aggravated assault that happened Saturday after 11 p.m. on Camrose Court. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Officials say when they arrived, 23-year-old Arkeem Breeland fired several shots, striking the patrol…
Suspect in Greene Street assault arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A man accused of assaulting a victim on Greene Street this week, turned himself into Columbia Police Department Saturday morning. CPD officials say 21-year-old Harold Jacobsen is charged with Assault and Battery of a High and…
Sumter mom faces child neglect charges after turning herself in
SUMTER, S.C. – A mother who went missing a week ago has turned herself in and is facing child neglect charges, after leaving her two young children alone. 27-year-old Shardae Evette Davis, of Ritz Mobile Home Park in Sumter, was charged Friday with two counts of…
Midlands enjoying a little Snow
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - -Snow that began to fall early Saturday morning began to pick up pace and lightly blanket decks, lawns and cars. ABC Columbia Viewers sent in photos of the snow from Northwest Richland County, Columbia…
City’s Financial Workshop Postponed due to Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Due to inclement weather, the Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop that was scheduled forSaturday, January 23, has been postponed. The Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop dates have been moved to the following days: January 30, 2016 February…
Watch: Icy Roads Cause Concern in SC
SCEMD and DOT working together to deal with issues caused by ice, as winter storm roles through the state.
A Body Found in Johns Island, SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island. Sheriff's Maj. Eric Watson says deputies were called to a house about 8:30 a.m. Friday and found the…
Columbia Police Continue Search for Suspect Wanted in Assault
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities have released surveillance pictures of a man suspected of assaulting a man early Thursday morning on Greene Street. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said the suspect allegedly punched…
Watch: Winter Weather Update mid-day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A powerful low pressure system continues to move north and east over the Deep South, and the Midlands of South Carolina is seeing its share of winter weather. Significant cold air stemming from a high pressure system…
Closings and Delays for Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Various offices and schools will be closed Friday, January 22nd due to the severe winter weather. School Closings and Delays: Fairfield County Schools: Closed Friday Kershaw County North Central Area Schools: Operating on a Two Hour Delay…
Watch: Prepping Roads and Drivers for Winter Weather
South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation provide tips for keeping roads and drivers safe as inclement weather moves through the Midlands.
Watch: Road Closures Still A Problem In Some Areas After Floods
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- More than 3 months after the historic floods, residents in Eastover are still feeling the impact with several road closures across the region. "Now, I have to drive all the way up Garners Ferry, make a…
Hospital in Barnwell County Closing at Least Temporarily
BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) _ The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily. Local media outlets report that the owners of the 53-bed hospital released a statement…
Sheriff warns of Dangers of letting car run while it's not occupied in Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the winter weather, many drivers may want to start their car and let it heat up before jumping in, but there's a warning from Law Enforcement about that practice. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says car…
Woman Fatally Struck While Riding Her Bike to Work Identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A woman killed while riding her bicycle to work Thursday morning has been identified. Coroner Margaret Fisher said 31-year-old Erica Bass died after she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling in the southbound lane of 12th Street exit between SCANA…
USC Trustee in Court on Charges He Killed Protected Hawks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A University of South Carolina trustee has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he illegally trapped and killed hawks in Orangeburg County. Court papers show Charles Williams entered the plea Wednesday in Columbia. Prosecutors last month…
Suspect in Video Store Robbery Caught
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Surveillance footage lead to the arrest of a man wanted for robbing a video store on Sunday. 27-year-old Justin Jenkins has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and strong armed…
State Braces for Potentially Severe Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As severe winter weather makes it way across the east coast, the National Weather Service issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Darlington, Marlboro, Florence, Dillon, Marion, Horry and Lee counties. Be advised that the alerts…
