LCSD: Deputies investigating shooting that injured a teenager at River Oaks Apartments
Investigators say they are looking into recent fights at Irmo High School which could be connected to the shooting.
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New Healthcare program set to open at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC (WOLO) ---Students who want to be nurses will soon have another option in South Carolina. The College of Charleston is creating a new school to train health care workers. The School…
One study ranks SC one of the worst states to find love
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With Valentine's Day fast approaching one survey says South Carolina is not the place to find a date. According to https://wallethub.com/ this is the tenth worst state for singles…
Kia recalls more than 400k cars over faulty airbags
(ABC News) --- DETROIT -- Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the air bags from inflating in a crash. The recall covers certain Forte small cars from the 2017 and…
TAX SEASON: Experts explain how to protect yourself from common scams
In 2021, tax fraud was the number one way that South Carolina residents had their identity stolen according to the Department of Consumer Safety.
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services hosting adoption special next month, Mason from the Fireflies delivering valentine surprises and more!
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services hosting adoption special next month, Mason from the Fireflies delivering valentine surprises and more!
UofSC Track and Field coach remembers former student athlete, Miss USA Cheslie Kryst
Kryst attended the Honors College at UofSC and got her undergraduate degree from the Darla Moore School of Business in 2013. She joined the Track and Field team at the university as well. Her former coach tells ABC Columbia she strived to make everyone around her better every day.
Columbia Firefighters respond to fire at small home off Chaney Street
No injuries were reported after a home caught fire off of Chaney Street this afternoon.
Health Force providing free COVID-19 tests and vaccines at COMET Central this week
Health Force will be at COMET Central at 1727 Sumter Street from 9 a.m.-5 p.m
Columbia PD: Two charged with attempted murder for shooting on Bluff Road
Columbia Police have arrested two men accused of shooting a man on Bluff Road Friday.
Columbia RV Expo rolls through town, with some looking for a new way to vacation
The Columbia RV Expo rolled its way to the State Fairgrounds this weekend. Around 200 RV's were on display at the expo.
RCSD asking for held identifying suspect accused of armed robbery at a Waffle House
Richland County deputies are searching for a suspect accused of an armed robbery at a Waffle House last week.
Columbia Fire Dept. puts out house fire on Old Woodlands Road, no injuries
A Columbia home has extensive damage after it caught fire this morning.
Lexington County Coroner identifies teen found shot to death outside apartments
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Coroner has identified a teen who was found shot to death Saturday night. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, 15 year old Zeloni Canyus Ellison, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to…
City of Columbia hosting Lifesavers Blood Drive in February
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is doing its part to help with the severe blood shortage across the state. Right now the Red Cross says there is a critical need for…
Lexington Police make arrest in connection with shooting death of teen
Lexington, SC (WOLO)– Lexington Police say they have made an arrest in connection with an overnight shooting death of a 15 year old male at the Town & Country Apartments. According to Police,…
SC State University postpones celebration Parade
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- SC State University has postponed its Parade of Champions set for Sunday, January 30 at 12:30pm. The Parade was meant to celebrate the SC State Football Teams Championship win. The University says the parade has been postponed…
DHEC hosting free COVID-19 vaccination clinics across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC is hosting free vaccination clinics. According to State Health officials, all South Carolinians age 5* and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. *The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for those 5 and older. Moderna and Janssen…
Parts of the Midlands see very light Snow
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A few areas saw a very light dusting of Snow overnight. Some people in the Northeast woke up Saturday to cars lightly covered in snow. This is the…
SC Winter Weather tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges Midlands residents to stay off the roads for unnecessary travel if winter weather approaches. If you have to drive with ice or sleet or snow on the grounds, make sure…
Local Living: "Spring Break Camp", "Annual Black Market" and more!
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Here is a look at some of the events happening in your Local Living. South Carolina State Museum Spring Break Camp Although it may not seem like it with these…
SC state senator brings medical marijuana bill to chamber floor after years of effort
Davis has been proposing medical marijuana since 2014 and has invested years of research into the issue. He has answered questions about concerns over the bill at the statehouse this week.
Get those emergency winter weather kits ready
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) encourages every household to have an emergency preparedness plan in place in case you lose power. that includes a winter weather supplies kit…
AAA: Gas prices fairly steady in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to AAA gas prices in South Carolina and North Carolina have not risen much this week, even as the price of crude oil rises. AAA says South Carolina drivers are paying an average of $3.02 a…
Irmo police searching for missing teen
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)--Irmo police are searching for Devon White, 16. Police say White was last seen at a foster home on January 25th. Investigators believe he ran away. He was last seen…
