Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--It was an extremely windy day across the Midlands with wind gusts reaching up to 53 miles per hour. The high wind speeds knocked out power for up to more than 10,000 customers and knocked down trees including…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for burglary. 43-year-old Christopher Doctor allegedly broke into the Sherer Dental Lab located at 9615 Two Notch Road on October…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the National Weather Service a tornado watch is in effect for the Midlands area and out of caution many school districts have made the decision to cancel after-school programs. Here is a list of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A tornado watch has been issued for several counties throughout the state until 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 24. A WATCH means meteorological conditions are conducive to spawning a tornado. At present…
CROSS, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Cross man arrested last week on a drug-related charge was a direct response to community complaints of drug activity, officials say. Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said several complaints had been made of suspected drug…
[gtxvideo vid='ZPngoqaE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZPngoqaE.jpg' vtitle='gitmo'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — President Barack Obama wants to close Guantanamo Bay and it's creating a firestorm in Congress. Monday, the president says the detention center undermines America's national security and needs to be closed. The…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- This week, ABC Columbia will be profiling each of the Democratic Presidential candidates ahead of Saturday's primary. In South Carolina, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds a commanding lead over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO/AP)-- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is releasing information regarding the arrest of Donnie Myers on February 22. The Highway Patrol was called to the scene of Old Chapin Road and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —"Keeping the Midlands Beautiful" and making our environment a little greener. That's the goal of TD Bank's "TD Tree Days" project. Monday, employee volunteers planted trees at Owens Park. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on hand to…
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ The attorney for a Chester man who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for a shooting death two years ago says he will appeal the sentence as too harsh. The Herald of Rock Hill reports…
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies need help locating two females who allegedly stole baby items from a store on Two Notch Road. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, two female suspects walked in…
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating two suspects wanted for shoplifting from a department store.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook is looking for two persons of interests in connection to a string of car thefts throughout the city. Authorities say 27-year-old Chasity Henry and 35-year-old wanted Williams Taylor may have information about the…
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(WOLO) Columbia, S.C., --- The Democratic South Carolina Primaries are this Saturday, but you have other options if you can't make it out Saturday. Click below to find out how to make sure your voice is heard, but the clock…
[gtxvideo vid='xZLtCjbH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xZLtCjbH.jpg' vtitle='joewilsonart'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Art students across the state have a chance to have their work displayed in the nation's capital. Monday morning Congressman Joe Wilson kicked off the Congressional Art Competition at Irmo High School.…
Richland County S.C. (WOLO) --- After more than a decade of discussing and planning Richland County is hoping to break ground on a multi-million dollar sewer project by May. Officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control met with community…
[gtxvideo vid='qBu89sBa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qBu89sBa.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: ROBBED WHILE HELPING FLOOD VICTIMS '] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) Richland County deputies are looking for two people they say stole a man's wallet while he was helping flood victims. Investigators say on October 5th two people…
Columbia, S.C (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Democratic primary is days away when South Carolina voters will head to the polls to vote for Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Clinton and Sanders are getting ready to…
SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ A foundation has filed a complaint about a memorial cross embedded in the stonework at Seneca's water treatment plant. Multiple media outlets reported that the Freedom From Religion Foundation says the cross is an unconstitutional display…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Guns seized near Columbia Centre mall after police responded to a call of shots fired on Saturday are being processed to determine whether or not is connected to the incident.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A legacy of education was honored Monday as part of Midlands Technical College's Black History Month program. During a ceremony, Harbison Junior College was highlighted. The school served as a college for black students during segregation.…
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A former police officer is finding himself on the other side of the law after being charged with misconduct in office. 41-year-old Marshall Hardin, II allegedly watched adult pornography on his personal cell phone while rubbing his gentials…
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WOLO) — Police charged a North Carolina man wanted in South Carolina with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators say 22-year-old Bryan Dozier, of Kings Mountain was arrested on Thursday, February 18 after an investigation…
