CFD: North Main Street back open after gas leak
Columbia Fire Department says North Main Street is back open this morning after a gas leak from a cut natural gas line.
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Area church hosts free backpack giveaway
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A Midlands church wants to make sure kids are ready to go back to school whether its in person or virtual. Brookland United Methodist Church is hosting a book…
RCSD deputy arrested and suspended after domestic violence allegations
Richland County Sheriff's Department has suspended a deputy who was arrested for domestic violence allegations.
Twin brothers killed after crashing into a pole on Farrow Road
Columbia Police say twin brothers were killed after a fatal collision Monday night on the 4400 block of Farrow Road.
Richland County Coroner: COVID-19 not listed on death certificates without a test
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --One person who has seen the true impact of COVID-19 firsthand is your county’s coroner. South Carolinas Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says a coroner or medical examiner has…
SC man wins $250,000 on scratch-off lottery ticket
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - A South Carolina man who took his time to scratch off the numbers on a lottery ticket ended up winning $250,000. The winner, who asked not to be identified, took a chance on a 50X…
Lexington couple accused of trafficking drugs, unlawful conduct toward child
Lexington Co, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested a man and woman accused of trafficking various types of drugs from a Gaston Mobile home. According to authorities, 22 year old…
Women leaders celebrate 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment at State House
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Tuesday, Aug. 18 marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote. In honor of that, women leaders from across South Carolina met at the State House to celebrate 100…
Columbia City Council declares Juneteenth a city holiday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- During Tuesday's city council meeting council members approved an ordinance declaring Juneteenth a city-wide holiday starting on June 19th 2021. Juneteenth, is recognized as the end of slavery and is the oldest known celebration honoring the end…
No new curfew for Columbia...for now
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will not institute a new curfew, for now. The possible new emergency management curfew was on the agenda for Tuesday afternoon's council meeting. Ultimately the council wanted the governor to extend his current ban…
UofSC to implement saliva testing for COVID 19
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The University of South Carolina is joining a handful of universities nationwide to implement saliva tests for COVID-19. The school said Tuesday the tests will be free for students, faculty and staff…
Another day with low new COVID 19 case, testing numbers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of new coronavirus cases continues to be low but so too do the number of tests. Tuesday DHEC reported 691 new positive cases and 47 additional deaths. The number of tests processed Monday continues to be…
Congressman Clyburn visits Midlands post office
Eastover, S.C. (WOLO)--Fresh off of his appearance during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Clyburn visited the Eastover post office to meet…
Clear the Shelters event a howling success
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- This year's Clear the Shelters event was a big success. According to Columbia Animal Services, 46 pets were adopted last Friday. But there are still plenty of forever friends…
VA to host blood drive Wednesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The VA is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive Wednesday at the Dorn VA Medical Center on Garners Ferry Rd. The Share Your Health, Roll Up Your Sleeves" blood drive is part a nationwide…
New jobs coming to Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--57 new jobs are on their way to the Midlands. Tuesday the governor's office announced KRA Operations is establishing a new facility in Newberry County. In addition to the jobs, the company is investing more than $11 million.…
State lawmakers to consider election changes
Columiba, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to "make…
Researchers: Flu, COVID can be spread via dust
UC Davis, CA (CNN)--A new study indicates that dust particles may be able to carry and spread the flu and perhaps other viruses -- such as coronavirus. University of California Davis researchers reported the results Tuesday in the journal Nature…
12-year-old & three others arrested for shooting in Whitmire
Newberry County deputies say a 12-year-old and three others were arrested for a shooting at a house in Whitmire last week.
Local artist turns heads with Cayce mural
Cayce, SC (WOLO) -- A new mural painted along the side of a building in the City of Cayce is turning some heads. Local artist Ija Charles is the young lady behind the art…
Victim identified after crash in pond injures infant on Bowen Street
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal crash that seriously injured an infant Sunday.
Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn's speech at 2020 DNC
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip,…
SC Senate called back to 'protect the voter and the vote'
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2…
Frequently asked COVID-19 related questions as schools resume
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- As many of you get ready to either go back to school or prepare to send your children back to in person instruction there are a lot of questions still looming out there are the coronavirus…
RCSD looks for man accused of swiping part off several cars
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help the locate a man wanted for stealing catalytic converters from several cars in the area. Authorities say 22 year…
