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Police: Man wanted for attempted murder after shooting on Lorick Circle
Columbia Police need your help to find a man accused of shooting a woman on September 6 at the 100 block of Lorick Circle.
Suspect accused of fatal shooting on Patterson Road is caught in New York
A man accused of a fatal shooting at a home on Patterson Road on September 6, has been captured in New York.
Bill that would ban offshore drilling passes US House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The House approved legislation Wednesday that would permanently bar drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and extend a moratorium on drilling off Florida's west…
9/11 run in West Columbia held to honor victims and heroes
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Today many across the state paused to reflect on the day that many Americans will never forget. A local 5K run honored the heroes and victims of September 11. Running the…
The 'Zone' gets a new moniker
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Zone as it was formally known at Williams-Brice now has a new name. today the university announced it will now be known as the founders zone thanks…
Puppy may have exposed 18 to rabies in Dorchester Co., health officials say
SC Department of Health and Environmental Control officials says 18 people may have been exposed to rabies in Dorchester County after a puppy tested positive for the disease.
UofSC student, former Summerville football player killed in single car crash
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- Richland County coroner Gary Watts has identified the man killed a single car crash the South Carolina Highway Patrol says took place in the 1600 block of Bluff Road Tuesday night .The County coroner tells ABC Columbia news…
Hootie & the Blowfish 3 night concert is sold out
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- It's time for Hootie and the Blowfish to bring their Group Therapy Reunion Tour to Colonial Life Arena. If you didn't get your tickets already, you may…
Sanford aims to connect with South Carolina voters despite no GOP primary in 2020
Recently, South Carolina’s Republican Party decided to join a wave of states by cancelling their primary in 2020.
Presidential candidate Tom Steyer campaigns during Midlands visit
A Democratic Presidential candidate was in the Midlands today.
Rock 4 Recovery campaigns kicks off for National Recovery Month
September is national recovery month and today First Lady Peggy McMaster helped the Lexington-Richland Alcohol Drug Abuse Council kick off an annual recovery program.
18 years later, S.C. remembers and reflects on 9/11
No matter how many years go by, Sept. 11 is a day this country will never forget. Almost 3,000 Americans lost their lives at the hand of terrorism.
Winners of this year's free UofSC wedding announced
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The 40th Love Story Wedding held each year by the Unversity of South Carolina's wedding planning class announces this years winners. UofSC says Jillian Owens and Brian Morris…
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the fallen heroes
Local law enforcement officials and first responders are coming together to honor the fallen heroes at the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.
SC lawmaker spent days in ICU after venomous snake bite
A state lawmaker spent days in the intensive care unit after a venomous snake bite in Lexington.
SC Highway Patrol investigating fatal accident on Bluff Road
The S.C. Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that happened on Bluff Road near the intersection of Key Road on Tuesday night.
SC couple finds Civil War cannonballs washed up by Dorian
A couple combing a South Carolina beach after Hurricane Dorian thought they'd discovered a large rock, but soon realized they'd stumbled upon two Civil War-era cannonballs lodged in the sand.
People discuss constitutionality of "fetal heartbeat" bill at Senate Subcommittee meeting
A bill which would virtually ban all abortions once a fetus develops at heartbeat has several people fired up.
Boeing dealing with more setbacks, 777X fails a safety test
Boeing is dealing with yet another setback.
New chairs help comfort families during their stay at Ronald McDonald House Columbia
Families at the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia can now be even more comfortable during their stay, thanks to a donation from La-Z-Boy.
Police: Several people transported to hospital after school bus collides with car near AC Flora High
An accident between a school bus and a car on Falcon Drive and Florawood Drive sent multiple people to the hospital, according to the Forest Acres Police Department.
Westwood High student charged for carrying knives and making school threats, deputies say
A 15-year-old Westwood High School student is charged for carrying a weapon on school property and student threats, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Office.
Vehicle overturns on I-20 East near Exit 59 after collision
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a vehicle overturned on I-20 east near Exit 59 after an early morning collision.
