Air Safe: Columbia airport hosts safety event to prepare for instance of disaster
More than 400 volunteers helped out in Air Safe which takes several months to prepare for. The exercise simulated a van colliding with an aircraft on the runway.
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Local Living: See "The Lion King" at the Koger Center, Taste of Lake Murray this Thursday and more!
Local Living: See "The Lion King" at the Koger Center, Taste of Lake Murray this Thursday and more!
United Campus Workers of SC call for higher minimum wage at UofSC
Those in attendance called for a $15 per hour minimum wage for university employees.
Special Olympics SC hosts inclusion rally at the State House
At the State House, the Special Olympics of South Carolina hosted an inclusion rally.
RCSD: One dead after shooting at apartment on Longcreek Drive
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating a shooting that took the life of one man early this morning.
SLED announces arrest in connection with 2020 police car arson case
According to SLED, a 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 2020 arson investigation where a Town of Pine Ridge police car was set on fire.
Hearing held Tuesday on Bill to allow hunting on Sundays
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A bill that would allow hunting on Sundays in areas run by the state is getting a hearing Tuesday by a House Subcommittee. South Carolina is one of only…
What does the governor's education proposal include and how does it affect school districts?
McMaster says all districts will see an increase in funds through the proposal.
Academy: Launching Formal review of Will Smith incident at Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences says it condemns the actions of Will Smith during Sunday night's Oscars and it will launch a formal review of his slapping of presenter Chris Rock. In a…
Gas prices in SC down again: Consumer News
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are down again as we start the work week in the Midlands. According to AAA, the average for gas in South Carolina is now at $3.94 a gallon.…
More Earthquakes in South Carolina according to USGS
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The U.S. Geological Survey reported another earthquake hit near Lugoff on Sunday. The 2 point 1 magnitude quake centered east of Elgin and happened before 2:30 p.m, according to officials. Officials…
No. 1 South Carolina women beat Creighton, reach Final Four
Aliyah Boston scored 19 points and led top-seeded South Carolina to its second straight Final Four with an 80-50 victory over Creighton on Sunday night, ending the 10th-seeded Bluejays’ surprise run through the NCAA Tournament.
Earthquake hits near Elgin
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake near Elgin on Sunday. Official records say the quake happened at 2:27 p.m. just 3.3 miles east of Elgin. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake measured…
The Oscars Live Sunday on ABC: inside look
ABC COLUMBIA- You can catch the 94th annual Academy Awards Sunday Night at 8pm on ABC Columbia. According to ABC, Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes will host the event. The Oscars 2022 will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide SUNDAY…
Former Police Chief Randall Scott found dead
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland Co. Coroner's Office confirmed Saturday evening that former Police Chief Randall Scott,53, has died. Officials say Scott's body was found in his home around 9:30am Saturday. According to the coroner, foul play is not suspected.…
Late Columbia woman's brother asking for answers in 50-year-old cold case
Beatrice Anderson Riley was abducted from her Harlem Street home in March of 1972. Her body was found a couple weeks later on Atlas Road.
A look at the up and down prices at the pump in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are up and down in the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, in Columbia and surrounding counties, drivers are paying an average $3.86 a gallon. That is up…
Boston, South Carolina top North Carolina 69-61 in Sweet 16
Aliyah Boston had 28 points and 22 rebounds, and top-seeded South Carolina moved on to the Elite Eight with a 69-61 victory over North Carolina on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament.
CPD: Man accused of physically abusing his three-year-old daughter
The Columbia Police Department says a 40-year-old man was arrested this morning, accused of physically abusing his three-year-old daughter.
Local Living: Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic at the State Fairgrounds, Columbia Fireflies hosting Fan Fest at Segra Park and more!
Local Living: Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic at the State Fairgrounds, Columbia Fireflies hosting Fan Fest at Segra Park and more!
SCDOR: Richland County tax preparer accused of assisting in preparation of false tax returns
According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, a Richland County tax preparer has been charged with 20 counts of willfully making or assisting in false or fraudulent state tax returns.
CPD announces arrest in connection with 2021 fatal shooting of teen
The Columbia Police Department says a 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a November 2021 shooting that left a 17-year-old dead.
Midlands Heart Walk returns after two year hiatus
After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, the American Heart Association is bringing back its Midlands Heart Walk tomorrow.
USC students react to new men's basketball coaching hire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Thursday, the University of South Carolina announced Lamont Paris as the basketball program’s 33rd head coach in program history. The former Chattanooga head coach replaces Frank Martin, who led the Gamecocks to a first Final Four…
BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES: Local organization announces ambassador program to help combat recent rise in violence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported a rise in shootings last year in the county. This year’s amount of gun violence has the mayor and other leaders in…
