COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With officer-involved shootings on the rise across the state, the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is equipping students with the skills to de-escalate situations involving active shooters. According to the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Executive Director of Columbia Housing says buildings on the Allen Benedict Court site could be demolished within the next few months. Ivory Mathews says the demolition date will be determined once they get the results…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Midwives in South Carolina are hoping legislators adopt a new bill that would give their mothers equal hospital access, should something go wrong with their home delivery.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is laying off more than 300 people. Officials announced on Thursday that they will be cutting 327 employees from the workforce. Prisma Health employs 32,000, according to officials. According to officials, they have already eliminated…
A 16-year-old boy is back in custody following his escape from a Midlands prison on Wednesday.
Multiple Kershaw County deputies are currently investigating an armed robbery at Red Hill Grocery that happened January 10th, 2020
Columbia Police Department is looking for at least four suspects involved in multiple vehicle break-ins in Columbia.
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-A tornado devastated a high school campus, but did not devastate the community around it. North Central High School was torn apart by an EF-2 tornado over the weekend, now students, alum…
Newberry , SC (WOLO) ---There has been an officer involved shooting in Newberry county tonight after two deputies were shot at during a chase on Holloway Street near Wise Street. According to the Sheriff's office, the chase started just before…
Freshman Jermaine Couisnard hit a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded and South Carolina rallied from 14 points down in the second half to stun No. 10 Kentucky 81-78 on Wednesday night.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An early morning chase ended in a deadly wreck early Wednesday morning. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department the pursuit started around 1:15 a.m. when a Highway Patrol trooper tried to make a traffic stop…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) stood with hundreds of pro-life supporters at the State House to encourage lawmakers to pass a bill that would ban virtually all abortions in South Carolina.…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- January is National Radon Action Month, which makes this the perfect time to make sure your home is safe from the gas. The South Carolina Department of Health…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police are searching for a car they believe was involved in a recent hit and run. Investigators say a a white or light-colored newer model, mid-size SUV hit a man who was walking on West Beltline Blvd.…
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--The average smoker in South Carolina spends more than $1.2 million on the habit in their lifetime. That is according to a survey released today by wallethub.com. The tally…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Lexington say a deadly shooting outside a Christmas party was in self defense. Investigators say on December 20th Wesley Warren-Camp was shot and killed outside of the party…
KERSHAW, S.C. (WOLO) - The U.S. Geological Survey has reported an earthquake occurred Wednesday morning near Kershaw. The earthquake had a magnitude of 2.3. The quake occurred just before 5 a.m. USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude #earthquake occurred near Kershaw,…
Kershaw County deputies are investigating a possible homicide on Green Hill Road in Elgin.
At least three suspects are wanted by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office following armed robberies at the Young’s convenience store.
Lexington County deputies need your help to find a man wanted for a burglary last month. Authorities have released surveillance video.
Calhoun Co, SC (WOLO) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a man accused of breaking into a home in the Lone Star community. The attacker beat a woman…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- So far, five of the 12 Democratic candidates running for president have confirmed that they will be in Columbia for King Day at the Dome on Monday. Former Vice President Joe…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With lawmakers returning to the Capital City, there are several key issues that are going to be debated over the next few months. One of the biggest issues on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s the most edible time of the year! It is ‘Restaurant week’ in Columbia. The food festival gives you a chance to sample all the different menus in the Midlands and…
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- Although North Central High School was nearly destroyed by a confirmed tornado this past weekend, students are expected to return to school on Wednesday.…
