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CPD: Attempted Murder Suspect, Person of Interest Sought
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Two men are wanted by the Columbia Police Department in connection with a shooting at a motel on Sunset Drive last week. 34-year-old Victor Anthony Robinson is wanted for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during…
Suspects Sought in Convenience Store Robbery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for two suspects who they say were caught on camera robbing a local convenience store. Authorities say the two armed suspects went to the Circle K…
Riverbanks Zoo Closed due to Water Break, Botanical Garden Remains Open
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Riverbanks Zoo is closed Monday after a water main break in the City of Columbia. According to Zoo officials, the Zoo will be closed for the remainder of today because of a water main break off of…
Man with Criminal Past Arrested in Weekend Shooting, Police Say
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) -- A 30-year-old man was arrested following a weekend shooting in Sumter. Chauncey Antonio Wilson turned himself in at the Sumter County Sheriff's office Monday morning. He is charged with four counts of attempted murder, two…
Watch: Midlands Happenings Summer Camps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A look at Midlands Happenings on this Monday include a Ribbon Cutting for a new Playground, Summer Camp with some Furry Friends at Pawmetto Lifeline and Sign up for City of Columbia camps. The City of Columbia…
Register for 2016 Summer Camps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks and Recreations Department is accepting registrations for its 2016 Summer Camp program. Various summer camps will be held beginning Tuesday, May 31 and ending on Friday, August 12. Camp programs focus on…
VIDEO: ABC Columbia News anchor debuts art work
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - More than a hundred people came out to see the debut of ABC Columbia anchor Alicia Barnes' collection of art work at the Row Gallery Sunday afternoon.
VIDEO: "Thunder Over the Midlands" thrills crowds at Shaw Air Force Base
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (WOLO) - After a four year hiatus, the Shaw Air Expo returned for a weekend of family fun.
WATCH: Deputies seek public's help in finding robbery suspects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies need the public's help finding the suspects in an armed robbery at a Bluff Road business late Saturday night. Authorities said it…
One person killed in head-on collision in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly collision that happened Sunday afternoon on Gardners Terrace Road in West Columbia. Officials said the driver of a car that veered into oncoming traffic was killed;…
Investigators look for suspect in triple stabbing and fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police investigators are looking for a man, who they say stabbed three people and set fire to part of a house early Sunday morning. Authorities said Herbert Oree, 19, is wanted for three counts of…
Mars, Sun, Line up for Solar Show
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ Last week, Mercury stole the show. Now it's Mars' turn. On Sunday morning, Mars, Earth and the sun will line up perfectly in the sky. This once-every-two-years event is called Mars opposition. That's because Mars…
VIDEO: South Carolina brewers gather for first festival
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Brewers Guild hosted the first S.C. Brewers Festival in Cayce Saturday.
Columbia man killed in crash on I-77 Saturday morning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the man who died after being involved in a single-car collision around 6:25 a.m. Saturday morning on I-77 southbound near mile marker 10 in Columbia. Officials…
Suspect in Sumter County shooting considered armed and dangerous
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man, wanted in a shooting that happened in Sumter County Saturday evening. Deputies said Chauncey Wilson, 30, of Bishopville, shot his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend around 4:30 p.m. Saturday…
Man wanted for questioning about Budget Inn shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators are looking for a man, who they say could have information about a shooting at a motel in Columbia this week. Authorities tell ABC Columbia that Terrance Boyd, also known as "Terry,"…
WATCH: Authorities seek two men seen Friday with man found dead Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Office are looking for two men, seen at the bus station on Sumter Street Friday with a man, found shot to death…
SEC EAST CHAMPS! USC Sweeps Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (USC SID) -- SEC EASTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONS! Sixth ranked South Carolina belted out 15 hits on the way to a 9-7 win over Alabama to sweep a three-game SEC series and clinch a top two seed in next…
University of South Carolina hosts Yard Sale
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The University of South Carolina is helping students move out of their dorms by hosting a Yard Sale using the the donated items from student residence halls. According to USC, the donated items include, clothing, household goods,…
Lexington Co. replacing trees on South Lake Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- New greenery will line the streets of South Lake Drive in Lexington on Saturday. According to officials with Lexington County, they will begin the process of replacing 16 trees along South Lake Drive on Saturday, May 21,…
Coming Up at 6
Tonight at 6, A four year old pulled from a trailer where two people were found shot and killed. The suspect in that case now faces two additional murder charges only these victims were inside their mother's womb. And,…
UPDATE: Former Chief Justice located
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says former Chief Justice Ernest A, Finney Jr. has been located in Lee County. Finney was located in good condition but will be checked by EMS as a precaution. Lott says at…
Man, 63 , Identified as Victim in Fatal Three-Vehicle Accident
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington County Coroner has identified the man who was killed in the three-vehicle accident Friday morning. Margaret Fisher said Clyde Richard Poole, 63, of Lexington dead at the scene from injuries he sustained in…
Springfield Teen Charged with Armed Robbery
SPRINGFIELD, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) - A Springfield teen has been charged with armed robbery after a man’s car was stolen at gunpoint Thursday, Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said a 15-year-old male was taken into custody after an all-day search immediately following the robbery.…
