Space heater causes house fire on North Trenholm Road
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after a house fire over the weekend.Authorities say the fire happened on North Trenholm Road
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Two Sumter men wanted on federal drug charges
Sumter Police Department says two men, Travies Davis & Bernard Witherspoon, are wanted on federal drug charges.
Tom Steyer campaigns in SC ahead of Democratic primary
Winnsboro, SC (WOLO) --- Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer took a break from rallying voters in New Hampshire to sway voters here in South Carolina. During Sunday's event in Winnsboro, Steyer called for…
Coroner identifies two killed in weekend shooting
Richland County, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the identities of the two people shot to death inside their home this weekend. According to Watts, the victims that were shot inside their residence along Robney Drive…
Suspect crashes into deputy, gets away after North Charleston chase
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Authorities are looking for a suspect who was able to elude law enforcement officers following a chase in North Charleston early Sunday morning. The chase began when an officer tried to make a traffic stop…
One dead after traffic-related shooting on HWY 9
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — An official with the Horry County Police Department says one person is dead after a traffic-related shooting early Saturday morning. In a tweet, the official said it happened near HWY 9 and Log Cabin Road.…
Move over! SC lawmakers propose fines for slow left lane drivers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some of the most powerful lawmakers in South Carolina are backing a proposal to allow officers to pull over people who drive too slowly in the left lane of major roads. The Senate Transportation Committee passed…
It's Oscar time: Midlands experts weigh in on Hollywood's biggest night
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- It's Oscar time! The red carpet is getting rolled out for your favorite stars to shine at the Oscars. Hollywood's biggest night has some of show-biz royalty up…
Deputies arrest man wanted for killing two people
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Deputies have arrested a man wanted for killing two relatives. Ontrell Martin, 20, is being charged with two counts of murder. Deputies say Martin killed two relatives at a home in the 4500 block of Robney Drive.…
1 dead after crash in Orangeburg County near Santee
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One person is dead following an early morning single-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County near Santee. South Carolina Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 1:30 A.M. on Saturday at the intersection of US 301 and…
Dominion Energy set to perform Tree Trimming in some area neighborhoods
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A few neighborhoods in the Midlands need to prepare for tree trimming in the next two weeks. Dominion Energy announced it will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two…
Film detailing Orangeburg Massacre screened just ahead of 52nd anniversary
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- 52 years ago, on February 8th 1968 on the campus of South Carolina State College, now South Carolina State University, three young men lost their and 28 students were…
Nearly 60 SC roads remain closed, 15 in need of major repairs after storm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) tells ABC Columbia News they had crews working throughout the day Friday checking roads, clearing debris from roadways and making repairs after…
Clean up continues in calm after the storm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --As a result of the severe weather, several people are left cleaning up a mess and some are still waiting to get some power in their homes.…
Storm fallout: Thousands of power outages, possible flooding still to come
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As a result of the severe weather Thursday night into Friday morning, several people are left cleaning up a mess and some are still waiting to get power in their…
Go Red for Columbia honors National Go Red for Women day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You may have noticed a lot of folks wearing red around town, there's a good reason Friday is National Go Red for Women Day. The idea is to raise awareness of…
Panthers surprise NCHS students with prom after tornado damages school
Camden, S.C. (WOLO) --- Last month, students at North Central High School in Kershaw Co. were devastated when a tornado hit and damaged a significant part of their school. They had to resume classes at an old tech school in…
2 dead after man involved in I-20 crash struck by driver of another vehicle
A 60-year-old man involved in a car accident on Interstate 20 Westbound, was struck and killed after he got out of his truck to check on the vehicle.
Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver in Orangeburg
A person was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Orangeburg on Coach Road near Dawson Street Wednesday afternoon, South Carolina Highway Patrol said.
Officials say Fort Jackson soldier dies at off-post residence
Fort Jackson officials were notified late last night by the Richland County Sheriff's Department of a death of one of their soldiers
Driving safety tips for the Midlands during and after severe weather
Some areas in the Midlands will experience flooding even after the rain stops. If you have to be out on the road, never drive through floods
Columbia police arrest Alcott Drive shooting suspect
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Columbia police have arrested a suspect they say shot a man multiple times Tuesday evening at the Willow Run Apartments on Alcott Drive. Bernard Breeland Junior is charged…
Jordan Burch sends in NLI, officially becoming a Gamecock
Five-star defensive lineman Jordan Burch submitted his National Letter of Intent to the University of South Carolina Thursday night, officially making him a Gamecock.
Man arrested after police say undercover operation leads to drugs, cash
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's office has arrested 29 year old Ladarien Quentaro Gates accused of several charges authorities say stem from an undercover operation that started back…
