Man who held RCSD at bay more than 6 hour standoff arrested
Richland County,SC ( WOLO)---- We are getting the first look at 21 Tyreek Douglas the man Richland County Deputies say barricaded himself inside a home for more than 6 hours…
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Missing 13-year-old taken by mother in Clarendon has been found
Clarendon County deputies say they have found a 13-year-old who was taken by his mother, after he was last seen on Sunday.
Columbia unanimously passes updated 'Use of Force' policy
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) --- The day the entire country watched phone recorded video of an unarmed Minneapolis man die in police custody, it sparked a closer look at policies into Columbia's policing here in South Carolina. [caption id="attachment_414810" align="alignnone"…
Two killed in fatal crash on Dicey Creek Road in Kershaw
South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a fatal crash on Tuesday on Dicey Creek Road at US Hwy. 1.
Comet holds 'Grand Reopening' with new safety measures
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Comet is open again and this time with some new safeguards in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 while protecting those who ride the bus and…
RCSD arrest suspect barricaded in Eastover home for more than 6 hours
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in Eastover. Authorities were conducting a traffic stop in connection…
City of Columbia discusses mandatory face mask 'Emergency Order'
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it…
Local groups call for removing statues, renaming buildings protected under Heritage Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college…
Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle,…
Arrests announced in assault at May 30th protest
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month's protests that turned violent. Investigators say…
RCSD arrests suspect in 6 hour standoff in Eastover
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in…
Groceries will soon be available online for SNAP recipients
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- SNAP recipients in South Carolina will soon be able to purchase food on-line. Tuesday the USDA announced the more than 558,000 SNAP cardholders will be able use their cards to participate in grocery pick up programs. The…
DHEC: 5 additional deaths, 595 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, announced 595 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have…
Lexington Medical Center, DHEC hosting free drive thru COVID 19 testing
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--You have a chance to get free COVID-19 testing today until 3pm in Lexington County. Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting the free drive through June 16 until 3 p-m.…
City of Columbia launches special COVID-19 webpage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city's new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they're launching the new 'microsite'…
Firefighters respond to Allen Benedict Court Apartments
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at the condemned Allen Benedict Court apartments Tuesday morning. Firefighters say when they arrived they found the complex's office building on fire. The flames were quickly brought under control and their were…
Deputies: Daughter charged with murder after stabbing father in Lexington
Lexington County deputies say a woman is charged with murder after stabbing her father earlier this month.
Wednesday marks 5 years since Emanuel AME Church mass shooting
Tomorrow marks 5 years since the massacre at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. On June 17th, 2015, Dylan Roof entered the church..
One person dies after collision on US-176 at River Road in Richland
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a fatal collision on Monday on U.S. Highway 176 in Richland Co.
Solicitor reflects on Timothy Jones Jr. death penalty trial one year later
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s been one year since Timothy Jones Jr. was given the death penalty for the murders of his five children, but Solicitor Rick Hubbard of the Eleventh…
Faith leaders, politicians call for change in future Richland County elections
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several faith leaders and politicians made their voices heard Monday to criticize the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections for their handling of the June…
Prices at the Pump rising amid reopenings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed to get gas this week, you'll notice prices are on the rise. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia jumped 5.7 cents in the past week. Drivers…
More than 40,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E-Coli concerns
WASHINGTON--Check your freezer. The U-S Department of Agriculture says about 40-thousand pounds of ground beef are being recalled due to E-coli concerns. PER THE USDA: Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef…
Unemployment insurance initial claims rise past 580,000 in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have been out of work and filing for unemployment insurance. The weekly number of initial claims…
DHEC: 2 additional deaths, 582 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed…
