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.
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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!
USC students share excitement about women's basketball team in the Final Four
“I’m not even worried about this game. We’re winning the national championship," said USC student Corey Fiore.
City leaders plant wildflower seeds in Columbia
Today, Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and other city leaders planted wildflower seeds at the intersection of Main Street and Elmwood Avenue. It's part of a project that began back in 2020 as a way to give hope and renew the community.
RCSD looking for missing teen last seen on Concourse Drive
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help finding a teen who was last seen on Concourse Drive yesterday.
Camden gets ready for the 87th running of The Carolina Cup this weekend
CAMDEN SC (WOLO) - For the 87th time, all eyes are on Camden, SC, as the "annual rite of spring," aka the Carolina Cup, run each spring. According to…
SCHP investigating hit and run that killed a pedestrian in Richland County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says it is investigating a hit and run that took the life of a pedestrian in Richland County early this morning.
