Districts announce early dismissals ahead of potential storms
Several school districts are dismissing early Tuesday ahead of potential severe weather that could hit the Midlands.
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Newberry College holds forum on Charleston church shootings
Newberry College is holding a forum on the aftermath of the 2015 racist massacre at a Charleston church from the perspective of the church and the officers who responded and investigated the shooting.
Columbia mayor congratulates the Gamecocks on their NCAA title win
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is sending his congratulations to the Gamecocks on their second national championship win. He says we need to have a parade to celebrate the huge accomplishment.
Lexington County man sentenced to 75 years in prison for the 2019 shooting death of his girlfriend
A Lexington County man was sentenced to 75 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend before fleeing to Canada in 2019.
Local Living: Soiree on State returns to Cayce, "Spring Fair Food Drive-Through" coming back to the State Fairgrounds and more!
Local Living: Soiree on State returns to Cayce, "Spring Fair Food Drive-Through" coming back to the State Fairgrounds and more!
Four new pickleball courts added to Southeast Park in Columbia
The City of Columbia and the Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony today at Southeast Park to show off the addition of four new pickleball courts.
Columbia Fire Department hosts "push in" ceremony for new firetruck
A new set of wheels is joining the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, as the team hits the streets in the northeast part of Columbia.
Staley, Auriemma could meet next year for another title
Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma hugged at midcourt after South Carolina ended UConn’s undefeated run in NCAA championship games.
RCSD: Spring Valley HS student charged with bringing gun to school
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 16-year-old Spring Valley High School student is accused of bringing a gun to school today.
Local fans cheer the Gamecocks to their second national championship
It's a great day to be a Gamecock! Fans across Columbia are going wild after Coach Dawn Staley and the women's basketball team brought home the national championship title, taking down UConn last night.
SC Pro-Truth Coalition speaks out against bill they say censors the teaching of truthful history
The coalition says they feel members of the state House of Representatives have fast-tracked a new committee bill that would censor the teaching of truthful history in South Carolina classrooms, without giving the public or any African American subcommittee members an opportunity to weigh in.
Darius Rucker wants to put on free concert to celebrate the Gamecocks' national championship win
Former University of South Carolina student and Grammy winning artist Darius Rucker may give the Gamecocks a special concert for their big win at the NCAA championship.
Motorcyclist killed in collision on US-76 in Lee County
Highway Patrol says one motorcyclist is dead after a collision on Sunday on US-76 in Lee County.
Midlands Gives Spotlight: The Sumter Museum
SUMTER SC (WOLO) - Midlands Gives returns on May 3, where over 500 local charities come together in hopes of collectively raising money through the amazing generosity of the community. One…
Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title
Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory Sunday night that ended the Huskies' undefeated streak in title games.
Police in Newberry are searching for three suspects who fled traffic accident
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies and Highway Patrol are searching for three Hispanic males fleeing from a traffic accident on I-26 at 85 mile marker, according to the Newberry Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the three men were wearing white t-shirts…
Monster Jam at Colonial Life Arena-ABC Columbia inside look
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Monster Jam is roaring its way back to the Colonial Life Arena this weekend! It starts Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday on 2 p.m.…
Air and Space Expo at Shaw Air Force Base this weekend
The 20th Fighter Wing hosts the Shaw Air and Space Expo today and tomorrow. The event is free and open to the public.
UConn-South Carolina title tilt packs plenty of star power
The South Carolina Gamecocks held the top spot in the Associated Press Top 25 women’s poll all season about as tightly as they play defense every night.
Carolina Cup in Camden today
Head to Camden today for the Carolina Cup at the Springdale Race Course.
12 car pile up sends 'several' people to the hospital
Lexington, SC (WOLO)--- The Lexington Police Department spent Friday evening responding to and then shutting down portions of the an intersection where authorities say there was a 12 car pile up. Police tell…
Gamecocks headed to National Championship
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- FINAL: (1) South Carolina 72, (1) Louisville 59 #Gamecocks will play in the National Championship game for just the second time in school history on Sunday night. Sports Director Mike Gillespie and Cam Gaskins are in Minneapolis…
SCSO looking for man wanted for multiple warrants
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says deputies are looking for a man wanted for multiple warrants.
CRFD: No one injured as firefighters battle fire at home on Breeland Street
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says crews responded to a fire at a home on Breeland Drive this afternoon. Officials say no one was injured in the fire, but five people were left displaced.
Local Living: Monster Jam roars into CLA, Shaw Air and Space Expo this weekend and more!
Local Living: Monster Jam roars into CLA, Shaw Air and Space Expo this weekend and more!
