Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Monday marks the start of community development week across the nation. City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says, "Lyon Street, the Vista, Earlewood park, Elmwood park, almost every neighborhood has been touched by our CDBG Programs…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- In less than a month, it will be opening day for the Columbia Fireflies at Spirit Communications Park. On Monday, the organization announced a partnership with the YMCA. The Columbia Fireflies presented the YMCA with a…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Nearly six months after October's historic floods, experts say prepare to battle the early onset of mosquito season. Crews in some counties hard-hit by the flooding and rains have been out earlier than usual treating ditches…
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a man who struck by an Amtrak train passing through South Carolina on Easter morning. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury says 44-year-old Harold Stewart, Jr. of Goose Creek was…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials with the Richland County Sheriff's Department tell ABC Columbia that a deputy was involved in a crash Monday afternoon. The crash occurred on O'Neil Court and Hunt…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The University of South Carolina says the Sigma Chi fraternity has been suspended temporarily from the Columbia campus. It's the fifth chapter closed or suspended since fall 2014. The reason…
On Monday the Columbia Fireflies announced their unique partnership with the YMCA of Columbia. A spokesperson with the YMCA said the sponsorship will allow kids who typically can't afford to participate in youth baseball to participate.…
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for attempted motor vehicle theft.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One person was killed in a crash Sunday morning along I-77 Southbound near the Bluff Road exit in Columbia. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said 25-year-old Tremaine Germany-Byrd was driving the 2007 Toyota, when it ran off…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating, after a pedestrian was hit by a car around 9 p.m. Sunday at Elmwood Avenue and Marion Street. CPD said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment. The pedestrian was traveling…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds shaved their heads Saturday in Columbia to raise money to fight childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick's Foundation hosted the annual event at Carolina Ale House in the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The YMCA of Columbia's race series kicked-off Saturday morning, with the Bunny Hop 5K in downtown Columbia.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WOLO) - The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 55-year-old man dead in Myrtle Beach early Saturday morning. Officials with Myrtle Beach Police Department say three officers have been placed on…
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory for the Timberland neighborhood. After testing, the water has been deemed safe to drink. It is no longer necessary for you to boil it. Water…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Easter bunny will be hopping over to EdVenture Children’s Museum. The museum will host a Spring Carnival Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Officials say the carnival is free with museum membership or…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are up in the midlands for Easter Weekend. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of Six cents more per gallon than last week. According to Gas Buddy prices at the pump in Columbia are…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Brianna Butler scored 10 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:01 left, and Syracuse upset No. 1 seed South Carolina 80-72 in the Sioux Falls Regional semifinal of…
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) --- Sports and superheroes are two of Ameer Williams favorite things. The Dutch Fork High School wrestler was diagnosed with autism in 2008. Ameer's mother, Tranee Williams-Dinkins says, "From age one, I knew something was not right."…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Pollen, Pollen, Pollen. A look at the issues this Spring , plus what Doctors say you can try and do to help ease the Allergies. We Hear from an expert. [gtxvideo vid='GzJdFKCY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GzJdFKCY.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Treating Spring Allergies']
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Highway Patrol Trooper has been named SC Trooper of the Year. Crysty Vaughan introduces us to Trooper Gabriel Colbert. [gtxvideo vid='wxlChdbH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wxlChdbH.jpg' vtitle='Watch: SC Trooper of the Year']
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Easter events in the Midlands this weekend: EASTER "EGGSTRAVAGANZA" at the Drew Wellness Center Saturday. Free and open to the public. And if you're waiting on the Easter Bunny, According to the National Retail Federation annual Easter Spending…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The top-seeded Gamecocks traveled over 1,300 miles to Sioux Falls to play in the South Dakota regional of this year’s women’s basketball tournament. Carolina was selected as the 1 seed in the Sioux Falls regional. Carolina opened…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Effort to prevent Domestic Violence in our State takes place at the State House Friday. The Victim and Offender services division of Governor Nikki Haley's Domestic Violence task force meets. Earlier this month the Governor signed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Meet Huck, Huck is available for adoption from Pawmetto Lifeline. Huck and many other animals need homes in the Midlands. If you'd like to aid animals in the Midlands, you can lend your support at one of…
