Police: Teen arrested after refusing to stop for officer in stolen car
The Columbia Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old after refusing to stop for an officer in North Columbia
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Deputies: Would-be robber high-fives clerk, leaves knife
Authorities say a would-be robber laughed, dropped his knife and high-fived a South Carolina drug store employee after she told him they didn't have any money or a specific brand of painkillers.
LocaL leaders donate 1300 desks, provide 20 selected educators with $300 dollar grant
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---At the State House on Thursday August 22, 2019 CNN Political Analyst, Bakari Sellers, along with educators Hope and Wade King and six local superintendents got together to announce a significant donation of 1,300 new desks to…
COMET bus rolls out free rides to some area schools
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- The COMET has teamed up with several schools to help students, school employees, and faculty get to and from their destinations for free. COMET says the goal is two…
'Project Ready ' hopes to teach area youth pitfalls of risky behavior
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- At Prisma Health–Midlands, we believe that since risk-taking is a natural part of adolescence, our youth need the opportunity to see the consequences of their choices. That's exactly what a project…
Students return to campus of Columbia International University for move in day
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It was move in day on the campus of Columbia International University (CIU) . the return to that campus was evident with the scene of familiar moving boxes…
Victims identified in double homicide at McCary's Bar, suspect remains at-large
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the second man slain at a club on Bush River Road.
Update: One man injured in overnight shooting on Olive Drive & Farrow Road
Columbia Police say a shooting has happened overnight on Olive Drive and Farrow Road and is under investigation.
Resident shoots suspect after breaking into their home, deputies say
According to Lexington County deputies, a Lexington man was shot by the resident of a home he broke into on Sunday morning.
District: Student at local middle school sent 'alarming texts' making threats against Lexington Middle School
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — A Meadow Glen Middle School student is no longer allowed on any Lexington District One property after sending some "alarming threats" about another school in the district. Lexington District One says a parent of Lexington District…
Carolina Panthers help some Midlands students score big off field
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Carolina Panthers are scoring a partnership off the field by donating to Midlands schools. Today the Carolina Panthers, along with several charitable groups provided five thousand backpacks with…
$500 worth of school supplies donated during City of Columbia's 'Donations 4 Citations' program
Earlier this month, Columbia City Council unanimously voted to allow people to pay off their parking tickets in purchasing school supplies. The school supplies had to be equal value to the amount owed on the parking ticket.
Coroner identifies one victim who died in early morning shooting at McCary's Bar and Grill
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual who died after being shot at McCary's Bar and Grill on Bush River Road.
Ex-SC official to stay in jail after prostitution bust
A former member of the board that oversees South Carolina highways will have to stay in jail until a federal court hearing to determine if he violated probation when authorities say he tried to hire a prostitute.
Riverbanks Zoo oldest elephant known for her "spunk" has died
Officials with Riverbanks Zoo confirmed that one of their two African elephants died unexpectedly overnight.
Columbia Police respond to shots fired call on Two Notch Road
Columbia Police say they have responded to a shots fired call overnight on Two Notch Road with no injuries being reported.
Second victim dies in early morning shooting at McCary's Bar & Grill
Richland County deputies say two people have been killed after a shooting on Bush River Road.
Free Times celebrates Columbia nominees in annual contest
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Free Times is celebrating the best of the best. Wednesday night at the South Carolina State Museum, the local newspaper invited those nominated by readers area residents…
American Idol auditions stop in Columbia Monday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's that time of the year where singers across the country start warming up their vocal cords to try out for one of the longest running television singing…
Providence Health patient reunites with doctor, EMTs who saved his life
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A patient of Providence Health in Columbia reunited Wednesday with the people who saved his life. In March, John Johnson had a ruptured hernia and lost consciousness at home.…
Jim Hudson donates 25k to law enforcement for active threat equipment
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Jim Hudson automotive group is giving back to Lexington County Law enforcement. Wednesday the local business donated 25 thousand dollars to the department to help them purchase 70…
Sheriff: 19-year-old arrested in double homicide on Forestview Circle
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says deputies have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide on August 8 in the Harbison area.
Bob Caslen welcomes USC Class of 2023 at New Student Convocation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The University of South Carolina officially welcomed its newest freshmen class Wednesday at the New Student Convocation. Convocation marks a new beginning for faculty, students and their families. “You…
Police: Fired SC jailer had 'romantic' inmate relationship
South Carolina Department of Corrections police say a jailer has admitted to being in an ``inappropriate romantic relationship'' with an inmate under her supervision.
Lexington Police need help identifying men caught on camera tampering with cars
The Lexington police Department says they need your help identifying two white men seen on surveillance images tampering with several automobiles. Authorities say the incidents took place in the Woodcreek neighborhood. [caption…
