Local Living: Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer's, Harbison Fall Festival and other events this weekend!
Local Living: Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer's, Harbison Fall Festival and other events this weekend!
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KCSO: Report of road rage leads to arrest for gun and drug charges
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says a report of a road rage incident lead to a man being arrested on drug and firearm charges.
Prescribed burn at Congaree National Park in November
According to officials, a prescribed burn is scheduled for next month at Congaree National Park.
USGS: Two earthquakes reported near Jenkinsville
The United States Geological Survey reported a 1.8 magnitude earthquake near Jenkinsville just before 6:30 this morning. Officials reported a second earthquake in the same region just minutes later.
Kershaw County officers and humane society helping abandoned animals get back to health, find forever homes
The puppies have been making progress this week as they gain weight.
Police announce arrests in murder of Columbia seven-year old
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say two suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of a seven year old boy. Wednesday evening Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Travon Wilson and Kwatez Carter are charged with murder…
SC organization comes to Columbia after proving success with keeping former inmates from returning to jail
How is the Palmetto State leading the nation in keeping former inmates from going back to jail?
T.S. Martin Neighborhood Park Playground now open in Columbia
An eight-acre park playground is now open for business in Columbia. Mayor Steve Benjamin and city leaders cut the red ribbon at the T.S. Martin Neighborhood Park Playground on Edison Street this afternoon.
Local Living: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll Thursday, Blythewood Fall Festival Rodeo this weekend and more!
Local Living: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll Thursday, Blythewood Fall Festival Rodeo this weekend and more!
RCSD: Middle school student charged after bringing loaded gun to school
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a student at St. Andrews Middle School was arrested Wednesday, after bringing a loaded gun to school. Deputies say this is the fourth student to be charged with bringing a weapon on school property this week in Richland County.
RCSD asking for help identifying armed robbery suspect at Walmart on Killian Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of robbery at the Walmart on Killian Road.
LPD: Social media school threat a hoax, urging parents to speak with their children
The Lexington Police Department says a social media threat turned out to be a hoax, but they are still urging parents to speak with their children.
Former teacher wins Richland One school board special election
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A former teacher has won a special election Tuesday night for the Richland One School board. Rober Lominack garnered more than 64%…
RCSD charges 16 year old for bringing knife to school
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has charged a 16 year old student with bringing a knife to school. Authorities say both a Columbia High School administrator and school resource…
Search for missing man on Lake Murray paused overnight
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The search for a missing man last seen on Lake Murray has been paused Tuesday evening after an all day search. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says the search will…
Second student charged in case of gun found at Richland Northeast HS
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has charged a second student for bringing a weapon on school property Monday. Tuesday RCSD charged a 14 year old female student from Richland…
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop abortion funding
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- State Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a lawsuit to stop the federal funding of abortion. According to the Attorney General's office, the lawsuit which was filed by Ohio's…
Special Delivery by local Firefighters: Stork Award
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A group of Columbia Firefighters were honored for helping a local couple deliver their baby. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton was at the presentation as the Dempsey family thanked the crew on…
Local Living: Spooktacular events plus, walking for a good cause
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Here's your look at Local Living. Halloween is Sunday but this Saturday the South Carolina State Museum is hosting 'Spooky Saturday'. The event includes a Dracula 4-d show, laser show, and more.…
Columbia Fire battles blaze at abandoned apt. building
https://twitter.com/i/status/1453117467459522562 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia fire battled a blaze Tuesday afternoon at an abandoned apartment building. According to Fire officials, 1st Shift crews were on scene of the fire at an abandoned apartment building near Washington & Barnwell streets around 5:30pm.…
Cyber Talent Workshop featured at UofSC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State leaders met Tuesday to discuss the future of cyber education and intelligence. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was among those attending a cyber talent management workshop and discussion hosted by the…
Richland One School Board Special Election
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the Richland School District One special election. Voters are filling the empty at-large seat on the school board. The candidates include Hamilton Jacobs,…
DHEC: 564 new COVID-19 cases and 6 additional deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Tuesday DHEC reported 564 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths. State Health officials reported a percent positive of 5.7%. DHEC is urging everyone to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they are eligible. DHEC is hosting free…
Sumter Sheriff: Man wanted for not returning a vehicle after test drive
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)--Sumter Deputies are searching for a man accused of failing to return a car after a test drive. Deputies say 45 year old Eugene Nedd is wanted for failing to return a…
Deputies search for missing man after boat recovered on Lake Murray
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Lexington County Deputies are searching for a missing man. Deputies say David Grantham is missing. They were told that Grantham left home in the overnight hours and got on his boat at…
