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Salvation Army will provide Christmas gifts for 2,500 local children

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Salvation Army of the Midlands is working to make sure every child in need has a present to open Christmas morning. Thanks to the generosity of…

Multiple law enforcement agencies respond to shooting near Apple Valley Road in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are on the scene of a shooting near Apple Valley Road. According to ABC Columbia's Tim Scott who spoke with law enforcement, the incident occurred around 11:30…

Two victims identified in fatal collision on Bass Drive

Officials say 75-year-old Josephine Walker and 76-year-old Warren Bennett, Junior died from the head-on collision on Bass Drive.

UofSC in the clear after accreditation decision released

Columbia, SC (AP) -- The University of South Carolina (UofSC) will not be punished by a group that accredits colleges. U of SC was accused of allowing outside political forces to influence…

Christmas tree shortage in the Midlands causes prices to grow

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A Christmas tree shortage has more farms increasing their prices and many are low on stock. This has been a decade in the making and we're feeling the effects now. In the…

RCSD searches for couple accused of swindling victim out of hundreds

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) ---Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking you to keep your eye open for a married couple accused of duping a victim out of hundreds Of dollars on…

Former Lexington teacher extradited back to SC from Ecuador denied bond

Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- A former Midlands Elementary School teacher was denied bond Tuesday on a third charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Lexington County deputies say Hianlucas Rodriguez is…

Gov. McMaster calls for $3,000 raise for all South Carolina teachers

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --Teachers in public schools across South Carolina are one step closer to getting a pay raise. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced more than 50,000 educators in all of the state’s public…

Deputies searching for shooting suspect

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington deputies, the U.S. Marshals, and SLED are searching for a West Colubmia man wanted in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Investigators say Jamel Higgs, 33, is wanted on several charges including attempted murder after…

Archaeologists investigating a Vietnam-era mock training village on Fort Jackson

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Archaeologists are spending the week at Fort Jackson investigating what may have been a Vietnam-era mock training village. But there's no documentation of it, so they're working to figure…

UofSC avoids sanctions following presidential search

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina will not face any repercussions as a result of an inquiry into last summer's presidential search. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools examined the search and the board of trustee's subsequent…

The Richland Library gets jazzy for the holiday

Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- While many of you continue to get into the holiday spirit, the Richland Library Southeast location wants to get a little jazzy with it. Tonight, December 10th from 6PM until 8PM…

Police: Man arrested for child abuse incident on Bailey Street.

Columbia Police have arrested a man they say badly injured a three month old boy.The incident happened on December 2nd.

ACLU to get new Executive Director in 2020

(AP) --South Carolina's chapter of a National Civil Right's group has found a new leader. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says Frank Knaack will become its Executive Director in South Carolina starting January 21st. Knaack says his emphasis is…

If you've ever thought of buying a kangaroo, South Carolina is the perfect place

There's no limit on how many kangaroos you can own in the Palmetto State. According to an article in the Post and Courier South Carolina is one of three states where laws do…

'Wreaths Across America' honors military members who paid ultimate sacrifice

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Monday Adjutant General Van McCarty honored the men and women who have put their lives on the line for our freedom during the holidays. McCarty placed a wreath at…

Richland County calling on residents to give feedback on proposed plastic bag ban

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --If you live in Richland County, your voice could make a difference in whether the county chooses to ban single-use plastic bags. County officials are seeking public feedback before the…

Famously Hot New Year has new clear bag policy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you have big plans to ring in the New Year at the Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, there are some things you need to know. Organizers say, for the…

Every inmate in S.C. to get Christmas gift, thanks to S.C. Baptist Convention

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Every inmate in South Carolina is going to get at least one gift this Christmas. On Monday, those gifts were assembled at Saint Andrews Baptist, thanks to volunteers and inmates.…

Columbia Fire Department to heat up food truck regulations in 2020

Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Starting next year food trucks conducting business within the capital city will be required to meet new guidelines set by the latest edition of the International Fire Code. According…