Sheriff warns of telephone scam targeting the elderly
The Newberry County Sheriff's Department is warning individuals of a continued telephone scam involving information about grandchildren.
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Possible Hepatitis A exposure steadily continues as number rises to 5 restaurants
The South Carolina DHEC officials say two restaurants might have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus in Hilton Head and Aiken County.
Riverbanks Zoo saying goodbye to Elephants, making way for Rhinos
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Riverbanks Zoo is saying goodbye to some of its oldest residents. A pair of elephants, 48-year-old Robin and 37-year-old Belle will be transferred to a new herd. …
Pedestrian killed in collision on U.S. Highway 301 in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian died in a collision in Orangeburg on Tuesday at U.S. Highway 301 near Canaan Road.
Traffic lights restored on Leesburg Road after power pole collision
Columbia Police say at least one person was injured after crashing into a power pole on Leesburg Road and Asbury Drive today.
Columbia City Council drafting gun reform laws
City leaders are working on gun reform laws in hopes to keep the deadly weapon out of the wrong hands.
Riverbanks Zoo introduces new interactive exhibit to guests
A new interactive exhibit is welcoming guests at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
Columbia leads charge of SC cities banning vaping, e-cigarettes in restaurants, bars
Columbia is front and center among South Carolina cities when it comes to banning the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products in bars and restaurants.
Columbia police investigating shooting that leaves teen clinging to life
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police department is hoping you can help them track down whoever is responsible for a shooting they say left an 18 year old young woman hospitalized with life threatening injuries. According to officials, they…
Columbia Police arrest man accused of April murder
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Columbia Police has arrested 48-year-old Conrad Anderson now charged with murder in connection to an April murder investigation authorities say took place along Forest Drive outside…
Fishermen find sharks branded like cattle off SC coast, suspect arrested
AWENDAW, SC (AP) - An Awendaw man has been charged with branding sharks like cattle off the South Carolina coast. Department of Natural Resources officials…
Troopers: Suspect charged for fatal I-20 collision that killed two men
South Carolina Highway Patrol say a man is charged for a fatal collision that killed two men changing a tire in the emergency lane on I-20.
Update: Lexington Police arrest suspected Walmart shoplifter
Lexington Police need your help to find a man wanted for shoplifting a Walmart store and making a fraudulent return.
Lexington Police identify pair wanted for shoplifting at Kohl's
Lexington Police say they have identified a pair wanted for shoplifting at a Kohl's store on June 6th, 2019.
Columbia faith leaders reflect on Mother Emanuel shooting four years later
Several leaders of AME churches across the Midlands say while it’s hard to not think about how nine people lost their lives during a mass shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston four years ago, they don’t say worship in fear due to their tight-knit church communities.
RCSD: Missing news courier found safe in North Carolina
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 77-year-old James Hucks was found safely in North Carolina.
7400 block of Sunview Drive closed after morning house fire
Columbia Fire Department says the 7400 block of Sunview Drive is closed after extinguishing a house fire today.
Coroner identifies two people killed in collision on I-20
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the names of the two people who died Saturday night when they were struck by a vehicle while they were changing a tire in the emergency lane.
Power is restored after outage in downtown Columbia
A power outage is affecting several blocks of the downtown Columbia area.
Columbia Police accepting donations for 'Fan the Heat' program
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There’s no getting around it, it’s hot in the Midlands, and some of your neighbors need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police Department wants to help by giving neighbors, in need, a way to Fan the Heat. According…
Two people killed in collision on Interstate 20
According to Highway Patrol, two people were killed in a collision involving 3 vehicles on Interstate 20.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department searching for man wanted on robbery charges
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public's help as they search for a 35-year-old man wanted on robbery charges.
Fire on Overhill Road causes $15,000 in damages
Richland County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating after a large fire damaged property on Overhill Road.
Mayor Benjamin hosts annual Father's Day cookout
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is getting ready to fire up the grill for the annual Father's day cook out and you are invited. This is the 4th year the Mayor has hosted the Father's…
Deals for dear ole Dad on Father's Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Sunday June 16th is your chance to show your father, or that important father figure who is in your life how much you appreciate them. Yes, Father's Day is…
