CPD: One person shot to death on Beaumont Street
Columbia Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that killed one person on Beaumont Street Thursday night.
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Lanes reopen after tractor-trailer overturned on I-20 west near Exit 64
South Carolina Highway Patrol says I-20 west near exit 64 is shut down after a tractor-trailer overturned this morning.
Update: North Main Street back open after a cut gas line
Columbia Fire Department officials say the 3600 block of North Main Street near Miller Avenue is blocked due to a cut gas line.
Man accused of distributing child pornography arrested
Lexington, SC ( WOLO) ---- Lexington County deputies arrested a man they say distributed child pornography. According to authorities, 35-year-old Vince Newton is charged with one count of second degree Sexual Exploitation of…
Shandon Garage sale is back with bargains this weekend
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- You have a chance to get in on some great deals, and even better they are all for a great cause. Beginning Friday Shandon United Methodist Church is holding…
No one hurt after an apartment grease fire off of Manorwood Court
Columbia Fire Department says no one was injured after an apartment grease fire on Thursday off of Manorwood Court.
New Lexington District 1 middle school prepared to open for the school year
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A new middle school is opening in Lexington School District One. Administrators at Beechwood Middle School say the new campus can house more than 900 sixth to…
SC Pride offering local businesses window decals to "Brave the Rainbow"
SC Pride is asking local businesses to brave the rainbow.
SC Attorney General files lawsuit against three opioid distributors
South Carolina is stepping up its efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
Teenager shot in triple shooting on Forestview Circle dies; Coroner identifies
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- There's an update tonight to a story we first brought you last week. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department a second person shot during a shooting has…
COMET bus rolls out service changes
Columbia, SC –The COMET is getting ready to put service enhancements in effect beginning Monday, August 19, 2019. Transportation officials say the move is an effort to improve on-time performance, and will cause…
Senator Graham talks 'Red Flag Bill' in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Senator Lindsey Graham was in Columbia Thursday with his constituents discussing the proposed 'Red Flag Bill.' Graham's proposal would allow firearms to be taken…
3 arrested after robbery at AllSouth Federal Credit Union
Richland County deputies are on the scene of a bank robbery on Roberts Branch Parkway.
Update: I-95 south at mile marker 112 back open after overturned trailer
South Carolina Highway Patrol says I-95 south is now back open after a tractor-trailer overturned this morning.
Police: Couple accused of having drugs and guns in their home arrested
Columbia Police say they've arrested a couple after finding drugs, guns and cash during a search warrant at their home.
Senator Lindsey Graham touts "Red Flag" bill during GOP dinner
Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about his "Red Flag" bill Wednesday night in Newberry. The U.S. Senator made his return to the Palmetto state as the featured speaker at…
Sumter community holds prayer vigil for 5 year old missing for more than a week
A plea and a prayer for closure in the case of missing five-year-old Nevaeh Adams.
Bi-Lo "Stuffs the Bus" for Richland, Lexington schools
Richland/Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- As students and teachers head back into the classroom, BI-LO stores in throughout Columbia are asking customers to help them “Stuff the Bus” to help those who need a little extra help. The annual event aims…
Shandon United Methodist Church hosting annual garage sale this weekend
You have a chance to get in on some great deals — all for a great cause.
Cocky ranked in the top 10 for greatest college football mascots
Some of us already knew this but now its official, Cocky is one of the greatest college football mascots of all time.
Airman dies at Shaw Air Force Base
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) --- Officials at Shaw air force base say an airman died yesterday. At this point, officials are not sharing much information surrounding the death including what may had led to…
Several community members seek action on hate crime, gun control bills
Several concerned community members made their voices heard with the goal of getting lawmakers to pass bills focused on hate crimes and gun control.
Sober or Slammer initiative gets in full gear ahead of Labor day
COLUMBIA – We are coming up on the unofficial end to the fun in the sun and as many of you rush to get in that last summer getaway, the…
Head of Catholic Church in SC calls sexual abuse allegations "provably false"
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - The leader of the Catholic Church in South Carolina has responded to a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing a minor. The lawsuit filed in State Court…
