Man in custody after standoff with police at Red Roof Inn off I-26, deputies say
A man is in custody after having a stand-off with police at the Red Roof Inn at I-26 and St Andrews Road, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Local News
SC State University president addresses media after early morning shooting on campus
South Carolina State University President James E. Clark addresses media after shooting
Multi-agency landfill search underway for missing Sumter 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams
The search for a missing Sumter 5-year-old who police presume to be deceased continues a month after she was last seen.
New, more efficient child support online system is in effect
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- It's been more than years in the works, and today Friday September 19th, the Palmetto Automated Child Support System (PACSS) and the centralized State Disbursement Unit (SDU) are fully operational statewide and federally certified. The new operational…
Traffic lights out on Gervais Street
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- Traffic lights are out on Gervais Street. Authorities are currently directing traffic. Check back here for updates.
Florence man nabs nearly 12 foot long, 726 lb. gator
Florence, SC (WOLO) --- Alligator season is underway and one hunter in Florence nabbed a big one. According to his Facebook page George Mourounas of Florence nabbed this 12 and a half…
Officials: Lockdown lifted after on-campus shooting at SC State University
SC State University authorities say the lock down alert has been cleared after an on-campus shooting overnight.
NAACP holds annual Freedom Fund Gala
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The NAACP held its annual state conference to celebrate and honor the groups long standing advocacy for civil rights. The freedom fund gala recognizes those still connected with the groups…
Jubilee Festival celebrates black history and culture in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - This weekend you can join Historic Columbia at its annual Jubilee Festival. The free event celebrates black history and culture. It takes place Saturday from eleven to six at…
Deputies: Sandhills Middle student accused of taking knife to school and threatening classmate
A eighth grade Sandhills Middle School student is charged after taking a knife to school and threatening a student, according to Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Suspect in murders of Sumter five-year-old and her mother appears in court
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) --Daunte Johnson, the suspect in the murders of a Sumter five-year-old and her mother, made an appearance in a Sumter County court Thursday morning. For the second time in eight…
South Carolina State Fair to debut 150 foot Ferris Wheel with Gondolas
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you ready to hit the midway? The 150th South Carolina State Fair is right around the corner and this year visitors will be able to view it from from new…
Local Living: Greek Festival has tasty treats from Baklava to Gyros
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Everything is going Greek in our look at local living here's Crysty Vaughan. The 33rd annual Columbia Greek Festival kicked off Thursday. If you're interested in heading out there, it's located…
Consumer: A look at the new devices Apple is launching
ABC NEWS-- We're talking technology as Apple gets ready to launch new cheaper watches ...iPhones and a even a new iPad on Friday. But are the upgrades worth it? ABC'S Trevor Ault takes…
Two years after fatal Fairfield Co. hit and run, search for suspect continues
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- It's been almost two years, and there's still no leads in a Fairfield Co. hit and run that left one man dead. Authorities are asking for the…
Coroner identifies man who was found dead behind Wal-Mart in Irmo
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was found unresponsive behind the Wal-Mart in Irmo on Tuesday evening.
Flags to fly at half-staff Friday in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Governor Henry McMaster has ordered that flags atop state and local public buildings be flown at half-staff from sunup until at least noon in observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 20.
83-year-old Calhoun County man who suffers from dementia, found safe
An 83-year-old man from Gaston who was reported missing was found safe, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Signs removed naming SC highway for disgraced commissioner
State officials have removed signs naming the expressway leading to Columbia's airport for a South Carolina transportation board member who pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation.
Letter addressed to Westwood HS parents released following alleged threat on social media
Richland County School District Two officials have released the letter sent to Westwood High School parents "regarding a threatening social media post."
Wife of Congressman Jim Clyburn passes
Dr. Emily England Clyburn passed away the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in the Whitesville section of Berkeley County near Moncks Corner, South Carolina, she was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mattie England, and siblings Arthur England and Mattie Mae England Wadley.
Two Allen University students accused of robbing Benedict College exchange student caught
Columbia Police say they've arrested two Allen University students accused of robbing a Benedict College exchange student.
Court hearing for suspect charged for the murder of five-year-old & her mother
Sumter County officials say a man charged for the murder of a five-year-old and her mother is scheduled in court Thursday.
"The Big Homecoming", Weekend Concert Headlined by Singer Trey Songz
(ABC Columbia)- The Midlands will be visited by several of hip hops hottest artist. R&b signer Trey Songz will be headlining"The Big Homecoming", a concert taking place Saturday, September 21st at Colonial…
