Gamecocks greet the fans during Pigskin Poets
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Gamecock football players traded in their helmets and pads for books Friday, greeting the fans for Pigskin Poets. Several members of the gamecock football team,…
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Protesters disapprove of Board's vote to make Caslen president of USC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Ahead of the Board of Trustees meeting Friday morning, students and faculty marched from the Tree of Knowledge to the Alumni Center,…
Jill Biden scheduled to return to Palmetto state
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) ---- On Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2019, Jill Biden, the wife of Former Vice President and now Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden will travel to Charleston, South Carolina. During the trip Biden is expected…
Big Red Barn Retreat hosts Summer Benefit Concert to benefit veterans and active military
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A local non profit is helping veterans and active military who are suffering from PTSD. An outdoor summer concert in Blythewood Friday night will help benefit that program. The annual Summer…
Retired General Robert Caslen voted to lead USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After receiving a vote of no confidence, the University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees voted to elect Robert Caslen's nomination to be the next president of the…
Caught-on-camera: Woman wanted in sports bar brawl behind bars
Deputies say a 23-year-old woman is behind bars following an assault at a sports bar that was caught on surveillance.
Newberry police need help locating robbery suspect
(Newberry Police Department) NEWBERRY,SC (WOLO)---- The Newberry Police need your help identifying and locating this man accused ofnbreaking into a fitness gym and stealing money. Accroding authorities, on July 14, 2019 a white male subject broke into Unique Fitness located…
Suspect wanted for theft of tablet at Orangeburg BBQ restaurant
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety have released photos of a suspect they say stole a tablet from a local restaurant.
USC Board of Trustees meeting now on Presidential Search
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- University of South Carolina Board of Trustees are meeting to discuss the Presidential Search. The Board convened at 10am and went in to Excecutive Session around 10:30am. ABC Columbia's Tim Scott is at the Board meeting and…
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Summer Book Sale
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland Library is giving you a chance to increase your book, music and movie collection during their summer book sale. The library will have more than 30 thousand gently used books, CD's and DVD's available…
Fire Marshal investigating late night house fire
Coumbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says the Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire on Lilton Rd. late Thursday night. Firefighters say they arrived at the home around 12:30am.…
USC Board of Trustees set to meet at 10am for Presidential Search
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees is set to meet this Friday morning at 10am. ABC Columbia News received the Agenda for the trustees meeting, which includes items on the Presidential Search. ABC Columbia News…
Palmetto Palette brings food from the farm to the table
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --Straight from the farm to the table. Thursday, the South Carolina Farm Bureau showcased farm products from around the state along with some of the best chefs in the Midlands.…
Former Columbia Police Chief remains behind bars, reportedly fails 3 drugs tests
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Jail records show that former Columbia Police Chief Randall Scott is in custody at the Lexington Co. Detention Center being held for the U.S Marshals Service. According to a report…
Woman and teenager both charged in Gilbert shooting
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department have charged both a woman and teenager in connection with a shooting that took place in Gilbert Wednesday night.…
USC donor Darla Moore urges trustees to restart president search without controversy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The namesake of USC's School of Business, and the University's largest donor, has urged its board of trustees to stop the current search for a president and start over. Darla Moore has donated more than $75…
Man suspected in Georgia armed robbery arrested in Richland County
RICHLAND CO, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) says July 18th, they took a call from a authorities out of Georgia who say they were looking for 33 year old Yohanan…
Betsy DeVos looks to bridge gap between classroom and the workforce
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Betsy DeVos told several business and education leaders that one of her goals as the U.S. Secretary of Education is to have several businesses build from within.…
Orangeburg man accused of shooting man trying to break up a July 4th fight
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) --- The Orangeburg County Sheriff's department says they have arrested 46 year old Bobby Anthony II and have charged him with a Fourth of July shooting that send one person to…
2 Dead, 2 injured after building collapses at Pickens County construction site
Sunset, SC (WOLO) ---- The Pickens County Emergency Management tells ABC Columbia News , Pickens County took a 911 call in reference to a possible structure collapse at residential units located…
Lexington PD urging drivers to put down cell phones, responding to 100+ collisions per month
Town of Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- Lexington Police are asking drivers to be cautious and pay attention on the roads, as more than 100 collisions are reported each…
LCSD looking for break-in suspect seen wearing ski mask
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A masked burglar has been breaking into cars in Swansea. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department released the above picture, hoping someone could help identify him. LCSD says the man pictured, along with a friend, is believed…
Lane Closures, delays on Clemson Road due to Construction
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If your commute takes you on Clemson Road, traffic officials are urging you to look for an alternate route. According to Richland County, drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid daylong lane closures related to construction…
City of Columbia Misting stations operating during extreme heat
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia announced it will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool on days when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher. According to city officials, Misting…
