WATCH: Columbia's Mayor Sees Opportunity After Disaster
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 2016 State of the City address Tuesday night. The mayor, inspired by his daughter's love for math, started by breaking…
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Special Olympics Torch Run
Celebrating 30 years of support for the Special Olympics
Special Olympics Torch Run
Kicking off 30 years of support for the Special Olympics.
SC Unemployment Rate Stayed at 5.5 Percent During December
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's unemployment rate stayed right where it was last month to end 2015. The state Department of Employment and Workforce said Tuesday that South Carolina's jobless rate was 5.5 percent in December, the same as…
Watch: What Was That Boom in Charleston, SC
There was not an Earthquake in Charleston. Officials believe it was a sonic boom.
Rep. Pitts Defends Journalism Registration Bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday morning, Representative Mike Pitts defended his bill requiring journalists to register with the state. The bill is structured similar to the law requiring gun owners to register to carry a concealed weapon in South…
Body Found-Charleston County
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies in Charleston County are investigating the death of a man found dead in a house on Johns Island last week as a homicide. News outlets report the Charleston County Coroner's Office on Monday identified…
Coroner IDs NJ Man Killed in Barbershop Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) -- We now know the identity of the individual who was shot and killed while attempting to rob a barber shop Friday night. 35-year-old Adeyemi Herschelle Hannibal died from complications of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper…
House Measure Aims to Limit Ceremony, Keep Chamber on Task
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina House members are trying to increase their productivity by limiting random introductions of school groups, beauty pageant winners and other constituents who drop by the Statehouse. A proposal advanced to the House floor Tuesday…
Watch: New Details on Byron Road Apt. Shooting
RCSD gives new details on Byron Road Apartment shooting that claimed the life of a Texas murder suspect.
Suspect Sought in Multiple Home Improvement Center Thefts
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department need the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for shoplifting at multiple home improvement stores. 35-year-old Matthew Deaver is wanted for three counts of shoplifting after he allegedly…
Mayor Benjamin to Give State of the City Address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will soon say where the capital city stands. He'll be delivering the State of the City Address, Tuesday night at 6 p.m. ABC Columbia will have a crew on the scene for the…
Journalism Registry Proposal Sparks Media Firestorm
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina legislator whose journalism registry proposal touched off a media firestorm says he never actually wanted to require reporters to register with the state, but the instant backlash made his point. Republican Rep. Mike Pitts…
WATCH: A family adjusts to life in a shelter, as others wait for a place to call home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Midlands family, that lost everything in the October flood, has found home again in an unlikely place, but they're lucky. Columbia transitional housing shelter, St. Lawrence…
Jarvis Klapman Possible Water Rescue
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Emergency Responders were called out to the Jarvis Klapman Bridge and 12th Street Bridge Monday evening, to conduct a water search. Crews blocked traffic as they conducted a search for a possible jumper. Further details are…
Former Columbia City Councilman Resigns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A former Columbia City Councilman who was released on bond in early January for failing to file tax returns will no longer oversee Richland County's penny tax funds. Attorneys for Brian DeQuincey Newman said he will resign as Chairman…
Watch: Citadel Cadets Punished
The Citadel Military College is suspending 14 cadets for appearing in a viral picture wearing pillowcases on their heads.
Watch: Deputy Speaks Out After Shots Fired at Patrol Car
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A Richland County deputy survived a hail of bullets Saturday night. Deputy Christopher Bagby was responding to a domestic disturbance Saturday when investigators say a man with an extensive criminal history opened fire. Officials say…
Texas Murder Suspect Killed in Gunfire Exchange
A suspect wanted for murder in Houston, Texas dies during gunfire exchange with U.S. Marshal task force.
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…
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…
