Residents advised to hunker down during the weather event
Our weather team will be tracking a line of potentially strong to severe storms approaching our area.
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Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracking afternoon storms
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on your severe weather forecast. According to John, you should look for rain, heavy at times, on Thursday with a strong line of thunderstorms blowing through in the afternoon-evening.…
Comedy House cancels 'Wild Out Columbia' show due to storm
Image: The Comedy HouseColumbia,SC (WOLO)--- With the threat of severe storms headed to the area, exoected to bring heavy downpours, strong wind gusts, and tornado watches now in effect until 8PM, the Comedy House has made the decision to postpone…
Severe weather is headed our way Tyler Ryan has the latest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country. Many schools and businesses are closed as the potential for severe weather is in our area. Severe weather can…
Man wanted for bar shooting on Peach Orchard Road
Sumter County Sheriff's Office are looking for a man wanted for a bar shooting on Sunday on Peach Orchard Road.
Missing Sumter man found safe: Police
A man who was reported missing by law enforcement in Sumter has been found safe.
Prepare for severe weather Thursday: ABC Columbia Forecast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on severe weather: A line of very strong storms will blow through on Thursday afternoon-evening. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, locally flooding rain, and potentially…
One charged, three others wanted for armed robbery on Hardscrabble Rd
Deputies in Richland County are investigating the armed robbery of a 16 year old.The incident happened in the parking lot of the Family Dollar
Man accused of multiple vehicle break-ins in Orangeburg is arrested
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man accused of multiple vehicle break-ins in November last year.
Bill aims to let some students attend school of choice using vouchers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina lawmakers are still working on a bill that would give vouchers that would allow eligible students to attend the school of their choice. If passed, the bill would give medicaid-eligible students as well as…
School early dismissals and other weather-related cancellations
Several school districts have taken precautionary measures as they continue to monitor severe weather expected to hit the Midlands on Thurs.
Severe weather expected Thursday afternoon
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on severe weather. According to John, you should look for rain, heavy at times, on Thursday with a strong line of thunderstorms blowing through in the afternoon-evening. The storms…
14yo Dutch Fork HS student arrested, accused of trying to sexually assault fellow student on campus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies say a high school student has been arrested for trying to sexually assault a fellow student at Dutch Fork High School. The 14-year-old allegedly tried to commit a sexual act against a 15-year-old on Tuesday…
New program offers local students real world experience
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- For students looking to gain real world experience, Lexington Richland District Five is offering a handful of student internships. Through the Center for Advanced Technical Studies, the District is…
'Suits and Sneakers' event brings awareness to fighting cancer in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- More than 30,000 people in South Carolina are estimated to be diagnosed with cancer this year. More than 10,000 will day. On Wednesday, there was a group at the…
Arrest made in Alcott Dr. shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a deadly Monday night shooting. Investigators say Orlando Gladney, 28, shot and killed James Patterson, 46, after an argument at Willow Run Apartments…
Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work…
After pursuit, driver crashes, rolls over car on Highway 378
Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a driver lost control and flipped the vehicle following a pursuit.
Two individuals arrested on drug charges in Newberry County
Newberry County authorities say they've arrested two people on drug charges after a nearly year long investigation.
Victim identified after collision on Harbison Boulevard
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a victim who died after a collision on Harbison Boulevard this week.
The city of Columbia has a new flag
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The city of Columbia has a new flag. The city council made the approval Tuesday night. View this post on Instagram There…
Orangeburg thieves breaking in through walls, leaving with nothing
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Surveillance video has been released out of Orangeburg County where two people seem to be making things harder on themselves by breaking into…
Columbia College President says co-ed transition could occur as soon as 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As President of one of the oldest women’s colleges in the country, Dr. Carol Moore says Columbia College needs to fight a troubling trend. “Enrollment has been dwindling for all women’s…
Second person shot in less than 24 hours at same Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Two people have been shot, one of them killed after two shootings at the same Columbia apartment complex within 24 hours of each other. Columbia…
SC Senators continue debate on Education Overhaul Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina senators have started a fourth week of debate on a massive education overhaul bill with no obvious signs the discussion will end soon. The Senate started debating the bill on Jan. 15. and debate…
