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Watch: What To Know About the Zika Virus

Physicians across the globe are on alert tonight after the World Health Organization declares the Zika virus an international public health concern.

Watch: Benedict College Hosts Families of Emanuel Nine Victims

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday morning, dozens of students attended a Black History Month event at Benedict College. The event, "No Greater Faith. The Legacy of the Mother Emanuel AME Church," honored the nine victims, the survivors and their…

Richland Co. Sheriff Warns of Warming Your Unsecured Vehicle

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott warns citizens that car thieves are targeting idling vehicles. Lott said that "During colder temperatures, it is not wise to start your vehicle, and then return to the house while…

Man Sought in Connection to Assault of Orangeburg Teen

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking a person of interest in an assault case involving a teenager. Officials with an Orangeburg County high school notified investigators after a teen reported being struck by a male…

Police Seek Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia police are still searching for a person of interest in a sexual assault case. Police Chief Skip Holbrook said the assault occurred Saturday, January 30, between 3:15 am and 3:30 am in the 800 block of Barnwell Street…

Richland Co. Deputies Need Help Locating Robbery Suspect

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for a burglary that occurred in December. Sheriff Leon Lott said that an unknown suspect broke in to the AM/PM Food Mart…

WATCH: Lexington Mayor Committed to Relieving Traffic Headaches Through Growth

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - It's a 20,000 person town, that as many as 100,000 people pass through every day. In 15 years, Lexington has grown by 83 percent,…

Watch: Looking for Cheap Gas in the Midlands?

Gas prices continue to creep lower and lower. This week gas-buddy dot com reports the midlands average is $1.62 a gallon.

Watch: Caucus Results Could Impact SC Votes

South Carolina Democratic and Republican reps say the Iowa caucuses could have implications for South Carolina First in the South Primary.

Watch: Big Red Barn Introduces Art Healing Program

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A midlands non-profit organization is introducing a new healing program for veterans. Starting in February, the Big Red Barn Retreat will hold it's first art workshop to help veterans heal. Jim Dukes, the Director of…

Bill Clinton to Campaign for Wife at Allen University

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Bill Clinton will be in the Palmetto State to campaign for his wife ahead of the Democratic primary. The former U.S. president will be at Allen University on Wednesday, February 3 to rally voters as, Hillary…

Newberry County Deputies Arrest Two on Multiple Drug Charges

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Newberry County deputies have arrested two individuals who face multiple drug possession charges. 27-year-old Stephen Taylor of Deep Run and 22-year-old Bridgette Clark of La Grange, North Carolina were traveling near S.C. Highway 34 near Tom Griffin Road…

Greer Man Found by Hunter had Been Stabbed

TAYLORS, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies say a Greer man whose body was found by a hunter in a field had been stabbed to death. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office tells local media outlets a hunter found the man's body on…

Missing inmate broke into school hours after escape

ROCK HILL, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say an inmate broke into a school, and stole a gun and cash hours after his escape from a minimum security prison facility in Rock Hill. South Carolina Department of Corrections spokeswoman Stephanie Givens…

Three teens charged in murder at Mauldin restaurant

MAULDIN, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities say one person was killed and two others injured during a shooting outside a fast-food restaurant in Mauldin. Police tell local media outlets that 18-year-old Savon Jair Allen of Greenville was shot to death in…

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.

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…