Gas prices spike again in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are filling up this week, gas prices have risen, again in South Carolina. In the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $2.86 a gallon. Gas prices in Columbia are…
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Cayce DPS speaks with the residents they serve in their Coffee with a Cop event
Cayce residents had the chance to have a cup of joe with their local police officers this morning. The department will be out again for the National Coffee with a Cop event in October.
Richland County Coroner releases name of victim killed in motorcycle accident Saturday
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon.
Columbia Fire Department: Multiple apartments off Garners Ferry Road damaged by fire Sunday
The Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to a fire at Austin Woods Apartments Sunday. Officials say the fire damaged multiple apartments, but no one was injured.
Congressman Clyburn hosting Town Hall Tour in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Happening this week, Congressman James Clyburn will host a "Help is Here Town Hall Tour". Clyburn says he will use the tour to discuss child tax credit payments and affordable care. The town hall is Wednesday, July 14th…
Art at the Airport Exhibit featured at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There is new art in the airport. This week the Columbia Metropolitan Airport unveiled its newest art, as part of an airport exhibit series featuring several local artists throughout the year. Artist…
Richland County Coroner's Office holds Public burial
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Ten residents in Richland County were laid to rest Sunday. They were given a goodbye and burial with the help of the Richland County Coroner's Office. The public memorial service is…
Prisma Health operating mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is offering numerous ways to gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to a release, the Prisma Mobile Health units will host weekly vaccination sites in addition to special venues with community partners in the Midlands.…
Gas Prices continue to spike in SC and across Nation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Gas prices keep going up. Here in the Midlands drivers are paying an average of $2.80 a gallon. Gas prices in Columbia are nearly 5 cents per gallon higher than a…
Tips to ward off Mosquitoes this Summer from SC DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Summer brings fun in the sun and those pesky mosquitoes. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has tips to help prevent bites from mosquitoes. "As warm weather arrives and people encounter more mosquitoes, protecting…
Man dead after dirt bike collision in Richland County
A man is dead after his dirt bike was struck Friday night in Richland County.
Local Living: Art at the Airport, Women's Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. There is new art on display at the airport. This week, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport unveiled its…
H.S. student creates device to prevent children from being left in hot cars
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- DHEC is reminding anyone who takes care of young children or animals to look before you lock. Officials say parked cars can quickly become dangerous during south carolina's hot summer…
Police investigate shooting that leaves one injured on Shop Road
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. According to the Sheriff's Department deputies were dispatched to the cheap way…
Saluda County Sheriff's Office: Man facing multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree.
Local Living: Midlands Women's Fair , meet Columbia's Pet of the Week and more!
Local Living: Midlands Women's Fair this Sunday, meet Columbia's Pet of the Week and more!
Newberry College receives new accreditation, will offer first graduate program this fall
Friday afternoon, Officials with Newberry College announced the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools approved the school's move to Level III accreditation. That means Newberry can now offer masters degrees.
Lexington man charged with June murder on Freedom Drive
The Lexington Police Department says a man was arrested and charged with the murder of a 49-year-old man on Freedom Drive.
KCSO: Elgin man facing charges related to sexual conduct with a minor
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says an Elgin man was arrested on Wednesday and is facing multiple charges related to sexual conduct with a minor.
Columbia PD responding to reported shooting on Elmwood Avenue
Columbia Police say they are responding to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Elmwood Avenue and Park Street.
Man accused of hitting former romantic partner several times in Sumter is arrested
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of assaulting his former romantic partner multiple times.
SC officer fired after body cam video shows confrontation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina police officer involved in the arrests of two men last month that prompted several days of protests has been fired. Prosecutors said Thursday that Jonathan Moreno of the Rock Hill Police Department also…
Tropical storm pounds East Coast after killing 1 in Florida
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Tropical Storm Elsa is carving a destructive path up the East Coast after killing at least one person in Florida and spinning up a tornado in Georgia that flipped recreational vehicles, tossing one of them into…
Local Living: New art on display at CAE, 4th Annual Midlands Women's Fair this Saturday and more!
Local Living: New art on display at CAE, 4th Annual Midlands Women's Fair this Saturday and more!
Missing man last seen in Calhoun County found safe
UPDATE: The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says Stanley Green was found and is safe.
