Columbia Mayor responds to state's lawsuit over city gun ordinances: "We won’t stop, Mr. Attorney General"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia's Mayor pulled no punches Wednesday night as the city faces a lawsuit in the State supreme…
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Residents warm up to Columbia police during Cocoa with a Cop
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Members of the community had the chance to get to know the Columbia Police Department a little better. People met with officers at the Richland Library for 'Cocoa with a…
Success of 'Wicked' opens the door for Broadway in Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Following the success of the debut of the musical 'Wicked' at the Koger Center for the Arts, The Roberts Group, the company behind the show has announced two…
Teachers meet with lawmakers, give feedback on education reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds of teachers came to the State House Wednesday to have conversations with lawmakers about the state of public education in South Carolina. Several teachers spoke about, among other…
Man arrested after deputies find nearly 8k worth of drugs, handgun
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff's office has arrested 42 year old Londell Sackel and charged him with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, and Intent to Distribute various drugs…
Coroner: Murder victim was strangled, beaten to death
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Sumter Co. Coroner's Office says a woman found murdered in a hotel room yesterday was strangled and beaten to death. The coroner says the autopsy revealed strangulation and blunt force injuries to the head as…
Deputies: Student charged with assault after punching teacher
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A 17 year old student is charged with assault after deputies say she punched a teacher. Investigators say it happened Wednesday at 12:30 after the teacher escorted the student in the hallway to have a conversation about…
Twins to graduate from Fort Jackson after completing basic training together
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday, two soldiers will get to say they've graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson with their sibling. But not only are they related, they're…
Attorney General suing City of Columbia over gun ordinances
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a lawsuit in the state supreme court Wednesday asking the court to strike down ordinances adopted by the city in relation to guns. In a news release, Attorney General Wilson…
Target shoplifting suspect sought by Lexington police
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man who they say wanted the five-finger discount at an area store.
Former Gamecock running for Congress
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- A former Gamecock wide receiver is hoping to go from catching touchdown passes in Williams-Brice to passing legislation in Washington, D.C. Moe Brown announced Wednesday his intentions to run for South Carolina's 5th congressional district. The seat…
Broad River Road shutdown in both directions at Bickley Road due to cut in gas line
Motorist are being asked to avoid the area of Broad River near near Bickley Road following a cut in a natural gas line.
Overnight fire contained at Petan Apartments of Saint Andrews
Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after containing an apartment fire overnight at the Petan Apartments of St. Andrews.
Possible rate hike sparks outrage with Palmetto Utilities customers
RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Outrage in the Midlands after another water company is proposing to raise it's prices. Palmetto Utilities customers say they're frustrated after getting a letter in the mail saying their rates are…
Safety improvements proposed along Two Notch Road
Image: SCDOT RichlandCo.,SC (WOLO) --- Tonight officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) held a community meeting to discuss a proposed safety improvement project along Two Notch Road that would begin at Trenholm…
Dylann Roof appeals death penalty, conviction in Emanuel AME mass shooting
Columbia, SC (AP) --- The self admitted white supremacist who was convicted…
"There is still hope for Sumter": Pastor says more could be done to curb growing number of homicides
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Back when he first became a Pastor at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, Marian Newton remembers Sumter being a different town. “30 years ago, you had no fear of…
S.C. law enforcement agencies raise more than $1 million for Special Olympics
Columbia. S.C. (WOLO) --- For about 30 years, South Carolina law enforcement agencies have helped raise money and awareness for Special Olympics through fundraising events. On Tuesday, they announced $1,030,83 was raised through the…
SC Dept. of Revenue offers tips on Data Privacy Day
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday is Data Privacy Day. January 28th is observed every year to create awareness about the importance of respecting on-line privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. Tuesday the South Carolina Department of Revenue released some tips to keep…
Deputies: Sumter Co. woman found murdered in hotel
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter Co. deputies say a woman is dead after an incident of domestic violence inside a hotel. Investigators say Freddie Curtis, 44, is charged with murder after Elizabeth Canty, 35, was found…
Two Saluda High School students killed in crash on Highway 378
2 high school students killed in crash on Highway 378
Tax filing season is officially underway
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- For those who enjoy getting a jump on things, Monday January 27th was the first day the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started accepting individual income tax returns. The South…
Kershaw County says missing man with dementia has been found safe
Kershaw County deputies say a missing man with dementia has been found safe. Authorities say 67 year old, Henry Mock was found in the woods
Man shot during barber shop armed robbery on Belleville Road is now charged
Orangeburg County deputies say they charged a man for an armed robbery at a barber shop last year, where he was shot.
SC Caucus of Black School Board address needs of teachers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Caucus of Black School Board members gathered to address the needs of South Carolina teachers. While the 'S.C. Career Opportunity' and 'Access for all Act' doesn't address…
