Watch: Possible Uniform Change at The Citadel
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Watch: Midlands' Firefighters Learn Swiftwater Skills
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Friday, firefighters from three Midlands fire departments got schooled in saving lives in swiftwater. Twenty four trainees from the Irmo, Columbia and West Columbia Fire Departments taking to the water, learning tips and techniques for rescuing…
Family of Woman Killed in Police Chase Sues Gaffney
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ The family of a woman killed in a police chase in Cherokee County last year is suing the city of Gaffney. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reported that the family of Lori Michelle Walker has sued, saying…
WATCH: Fireflies Win Home Opener 4-1
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) -- The Fireflies opened Spirit Communications Park in style on Thursday night, downing the Greenville Drive, 4-1. It was Columbia’s fourth straight victory. The first game in ballpark history saw 9,077 fans walk through the gates to…
Watch: Man Robbed, Killed by Internet Escort
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man found shot to death on a road in Newberry County was killed during a robbery that started when he met a man from an internet escort site. Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster said in a statement that 22-year-old Michael Spears shot and killed Jesse Sanders after kidnapping him from his Whitmire home and dumped his body Monday on the side of U.S. Highway 176. Foster says the 62-year-old victim arranged to meet Spears at his Whitmire home on the social media website Backpage. Foster says there were signs of a struggle at Sanders' home and he was taken against his will to where he was shot and his body dumped. Spears is awaiting a bond hearing. It wasn't known if he had a lawyer.
Watch: Opening Day at Spirit Communications Park
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday night, the Columbia Fireflies held their inaugural home opener at Spirit Communications Park on Bull Street. “I just like the facility it’s a beautiful park and i’d just like to see good baseball,”…
Watch: Testimony Continues in Bathroom Bill Hearing
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The state house battle over the "Bathroom Bill" continued on Thursday. A Senate subcommittee continued hearing testimony on the controversial legislation which would require individuals to use the bathroom corresponding with their biological sex. Senator Lee…
State to Investigate Fires on Beaufort County School Buses
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Department of Education is assembling a team to investigate why Beaufort County has been the site of half of the state's school bus fires so far this school year. Agency spokesman Dino Teppara…
WATCH: Lexington school brings smiles to hundreds around the world
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - One Lexington school is celebrating ten years of bringing smiles to hundreds of children around the world. When Pleasant Hill Elementary school started in 2006, P.E. teacher Thomas…
Watch: Legislators Calling for Richland Co. Recreation Commission Investigation
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) --- Senator Joel Lourie and Representatives Beth Bernstein and James Smith say it was an online news report with allegations of nepotism and pay offs happening at the Recreation Commission that prompted this investigation. All three…
Watch: Senate Committee Takes Testimony on "Bathroom Bill"
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, dozens packed a Senate subcommittee hearing on a bill that would require individuals to go to the restroom that matches the gender on their birth certificate. Critics say the bill unfairly targets those…
Police: Duo Used Stolen Credit Cards to Purchase $8K in Electronics
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officers with the Forest Acres Police Department are looking for two suspects who they say used stolen debit and credit cards to purchase almost $8,000 worth of merchandise. Authorities say that on Friday, April, 1…
Watch: Non-Profits Show Opposition to Vet Bill
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday, several non-profit organizations gathered at the state house to express their opposition to legislation restricting the services they are able to provide. "She’s helped me and my family tremendously," said dog owner Steve Hall.…
Watch: Troops Train to be Response Ready
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, troops at Fort Jackson received front line training in handling a mass casualty crisis. "It started off with an explosion, a vehicle explosion on the other side of the post and then we had…
One Dead, Teenager Wounded in Dillon County Shooting
DILLON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating a shooting in Dillion County in which a man was killed and a teenager was wounded. Coroner Donnie Grimsley tells local media outlets that the shooting happened in the Lakeview community about 3…
Update: Missing Man Found
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, an elderly missing man has been found unharmed. Officers located David Austin, 80, Tuesday evening. He was last seen by family members on Monday, April 11, at his…
Chapin Boil Water Advisory Lifted
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers near the Wessinger Road and Highway 76 intersection. On Monday, the boil water advisory was issued after a water main line was damaged.
Victim Found Along US 176 Identified
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several agencies are continuing their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found on the side of US 176 near Molly's Rock Road early Monday morning. Investigators from the Newberry County Sheriff's…
Watch: National Volunteer Week
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- The United Way of the Midlands is giving you the chance to give a little bit of your time to help dozens of people in need. Saturday was the kick off to National Volunteer Week. This year,…
WATCH: Officials confident in parking for sold-out Fireflies' home opener
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - If you've got tickets to the Columbia Fireflies home opener Thursday night, you're not alone. Team President John Katz said they're sold-out of tickets, and expect to…
Watch: Scams Target Senior Citizens in SC
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VIDEO: Officials Investigate Death in Newberry
Newberry, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body that was found in Newberry County Monday morning. Sheriff Lee Foster says a motorist reported a body on the shoulder of US-176 around 7:30 am. According to the Sheriff's…
Indie Grits Festival Kicks Off This Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —The annual four-day Indie Grits, will get underway this week. The film and culture festival, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia. In celebration of ten years of Indie Grits, event organizers…
Road Rage Leads to Hit-and-Run Incident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police are looking for whoever intentionally ran over a man standing in his driveway Saturday night. Investigators say the incident stemmed from an earlier incident of road rage…
Early Dismissal for Chapin HS Due to Water Main Break
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials at Chapin School say that students will be out of school early on Monday due to a water main break. Chapin High School will be dismissing students at 1 p.m. on Monday. Regular bus routes…
