No one hurt after building fire on Baldwin Road in Columbia
Columbia Fire Department officials say no one is hurt after a building fire on Baldwin Road on Monday afternoon.
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Two men wanted for robbery and assault on Farrow Road
Richland County deputies are searching for two men wanted for robbery and assault last month on Farrow Road.
UofSC to require incoming freshmen to take diversity training course this fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some students at the University of South Carolina will be learning new lessons about diversity and tolerance before coming to campus this fall. The university announced a new diversity training course…
Man arrested Monday for having 10 inch knife on him at State House protest
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One man was arrested Monday during protests at the State House for having a 10 inch bowie knife on him on the State House grounds. At least two people were seen detained Monday evening. It was…
DHEC: six additional deaths, 297 news cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The latest numbers from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control report 297 new cases of Coronavirus. DHEC says there were six additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number…
Third day of Protests in Columbia: Peaceful protesters gathered at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--We are now in day three of protests in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski has been covering the protests all weekend and has been out there…
Richland District One Volunteers deliver meals to students
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland School District One is making sure all of its students are well fed. Monday, volunteers helped deliver meals to the homes of nearly 1,000 students in the district. The meals…
Peaceful protests at State House, protesters line sidewalk on Gervais Street
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A third day of protests in memory of George Floyd got underway Monday afternoon at the South Carolina State House. Many holding posters and signs saying “I can’t breathe”. Some…
Hurricane Season begins
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today, June 1, officially marks the beginning of Hurricane Season. And South Carolina leaders want to make sure you are ready. SCEMD Emergency officials have launched the 20th annual edition of the Official South Carolina Hurricane guide.…
A look at the SC Protests over the Weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–After a weekend of both peaceful protests and violent ones, in the City of Columbia, tensions that had flared had calmed by Monday morning. Columbia Police in Riot…
Driver dies after hitting tree on S.C. Highway 6 in Lexington County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died in a fatal collision on S.C. Highway 6 on Monday morning.
Overnight shooting from parking garage on Marion & Gervais Street
Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting on Marion and Gervais Street and no injuries were reported.
City of Columbia closes Lincoln Street Parking Facility until Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you have plans on parking downtown Columbia near Lincoln Street, you need to be aware of some closures. The City has announced that the Lincoln Street Parking Facility is Closed to the Public until Wednesday, June…
Columbia Police, RCSD arrest 19 year old accused of carrying pistol, 70 rounds of ammo during protest
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to a joint news release, The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police say they arrested a 19-year-old man, who was illegally carrying a pistol and an estimated 70 rounds of ammo during Sunday’s protest…
Tensions flare after peaceful protest at State House, water bottles thrown, non lethal rounds fired
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--After hours of peaceful protests at the State House, tensions flared late Sunday evening just before 6pm. At one…
DHEC: Seven additional deaths, 312 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 312 new cases of the coronavirus and 7 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
Governor McMaster says he welcomes protests in SC, but will not tolerate violence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a briefing Sunday afternoon, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state and local leaders, gathered to address Saturday’s violent eruptions in Columbia and Charleston. In the briefing, McMaster was…
US Senator Tim Scott: "Protestors be heard, be seen but be orderly"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a briefing Sunday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with State and Local leaders, gathered to address Saturday's violent eruptions in Columbia and Charleston. Senator Tim Scott was on hand…
Peaceful Protest at SC State House, protestors line sidewalk
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A peaceful group of protestors gathered at the South Carolina State House Sunday afternoon. Many holding signs saying "I can't breathe". Some protestors are sitting on the lawn of the…
City of Cayce issues Curfew
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- The members of the Cayce City Council unanimously approved an emergency curfew ordinance beginning at 8:30 PM on Sunday, May 31 lasting until 6:00 AM on June 1. Here is the ordinance: “A citywide curfew is hereby…
State Museum hosts At Home Virtual Summer Camps amid Pandemic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Summer Camp is going to look a little different this year. But the South Carolina State Museum has some new, educational options for kids. Museum officials announced the At-Home Virtual Summer…
A look at Saturday's violent protest in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Richland County Sheriff's deputies have released more information on Saturday's protest in Columbia that turned violent. The protest began peacefully, with a march to the State House from City Hall. Thousands listened as speakers talked about…
American Red Cross seeking Blood Donations - Here's how to help
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Red Cross is asking you to roll up your sleeve to help save a life. The American Red Cross announced it has an urgent need for blood donations. Red…
Day of peaceful protest erupts into violence in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A day of peaceful protests, including a walk to the South Carolina State House, ended as violence erupted Saturday in Columbia. The peaceful protest began Saturday morning at about 11…
West Columbia Mayor declares State of Emergency, curfew
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Citing civil unrest near the Gervais Street Bridge, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles has declared a state of emergency. City officials say a curfew is effective beginning at 9 PM, on May 30, 2020, until 6…
