Consumer: Gas Saving Tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are hitting the road, there are some things you can do to try and save at the pump. According to GasBuddy, one of the best ways to save on fuel during a commute is to…
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Local Living: Movies in the park, plus, how you can 'Give the Gift of Life'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Time to roll up your sleeves. You can join local law enforcement and firefighters give the gift of life in the "Battle of the Badges Blood Drive." It takes place May 27 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. You…
Red Cross receives two new blood transportation vehicles donated by Jim Hudson Automotive Group
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It will be easier for the American Red Cross to deliver blood donations and reach people in the community. Friday Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated two new blood transportation vehicles to the Red Cross. The Red Cross…
Update: Lexington County Deputies say White Knoll HS is secure after lockdown due to possible security threat
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--UDPDATE- According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the White Knoll High School campus is secure. Deputies say they have identified and located a student associated with the potential security threat. Investigators are interviewing that student. According to…
New Locally owned Wings Restaurant opens in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There's a new wing business in the City of Columbia. Nothin’ But Wings held a grand opening Friday. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council members, Office of Business Opportunities,…
Abortion Special Session set in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has agreed to come back in special session later this year to take up abortion bills to respond to the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban the procedure. Republicans…
Two inmates found dead in same unit at jail in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say two inmates have been found dead in the same unit of a local jail in South Carolina. The Greenville County Coroner's Office says the Greenville County jail inmates were found unconscious by employees around…
Grab the resumes: Orangeburg County School District Hosting Career Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Orangeburg County School District is hosting a festival style career fair for certified and classified employees this month. Officials with the school district say the career fair will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 10…
Elderly Marion Co. man attacked while visiting wife's grave
An Elderly Marion County man speaks out after being attacked, robbed while cleaning his wife's tombstone.
Last day of legislative session concludes with SC lawmakers left with work to do
Lawmakers will return June 15th and 28th to work on the budget, a select other specific bills and any vetoes from the governor.
Local Living: Community food distribution, "Art on State" in West Columbia and more!
Local Living: Community food distribution, "Art on State" in West Columbia and more!
CPD: Man arrested in connection with April shooting on Brennen Road
The Columbia Police Department says a man was arrested in connection with a shooting that took place last month on Brennen Road.
Maker of White Claw Hard Seltzer opens new facility in Richland County
A new state-of-the-art brewery opened its doors in Richland County today! Back in November 2020, the company said that they were launching the new building to keep up with demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer.
Advocates gather outside State House calling for better representation for sexual assault victims
Event organizers tell us victims deserve better representation at the judicial level.
UPDATE: Graves at Lincoln Cemetery not intentionally vandalized
The Columbia Police Department says discoloration of headstones at Lincoln Cemetery was caused by fertilizer spray used during landscaping.
Sumter County deputies looking for man wanted for shooting incident earlier this month
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says deputies are looking for a man accused of firing several shots into a moving vehicle. Investigators say multiple occupants of the vehicle were shot.
CPD: Officers respond to reported shooting at Spring Lake Apartments
The Columbia Police Department says officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment on Garners Ferry Road Thursday afternoon.
LCSD: Man accused of shooting two people after domestic dispute in Pelion
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a 32-year-old man is behind bars, accused of shooting two people after a domestic dispute in Pelion.
Richland 2 school board member speaks out after fellow member arrested
A Richland District Two School Board member has been arrested and charged, accused of making threats to another board member. One fellow board member is speaking out for the first time since the alleged altercation
SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster's Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
Lexington 2 superintendent resigns
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington School District Two is in the market for a new superintendent. Wednesday evening the district's board of trustees announced the resignation of Dr. Nicholas Wade. Dr. Wade says he is leaving to pursue new professional opportunities.…
State lawmakers prepare for additional work as current session nears final day
Overall, the majority leader says this session has been a success.
RCSD on scene of shooting that injured one person on West Beltline Boulevard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are on the scene of a shooting that took place in the 3800 block of West Beltline Boulevard.
Governor McMaster signs bill to strengthen foster care
A South Carolina bill signed today will provide an extended voluntary foster care program when a child ages out of foster care on their 18th birthday.
SCAG: Columbia men arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
In unrelated investigations, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says two men from Columbia were arrested on charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.
