Severe thunderstorms pass through the Midlands causing damage and power outages
As a line of strong thunderstorms moved through the Midlands, strong wind gusts caused trees and limbs to fall and power outages.
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Democrats gear up for big weekend in SC with Fish Fry and Convention
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina will be the place to be this weekend for Democratic Presidential candidates. The annual South Carolina Democratic Convention is being held in Columbia. The weekend of events kick off Friday night with Congressman Jim Clyburns World…
Vehicle drives through a gas station on Piney Grove Road in apparent break-in
Lexington County deputies say a vehicle drove through a gas station on Piney Grove Road in an apparent break-in this morning.
Update: Suspect arrested for fatal hit and run on U.S. 601
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was stuck and killed by a pick up truck on U.S. 601 near Commerce Drive.
Stolen vehicle crashes into pawn shop on Garners Ferry Road
Columbia Police Department says a stolen vehicle crashed through a pawn shop on Garners Ferry Road today, with no injuries reported.
Presidential candidates gear up for weekend visit to the Midlands
South Carolina will be the center of the political universe this weekend when 22 Democratic candidates come for two major events.
Sumter adds new charges for suspect in alleged dog fighting operation
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The a Sumter man accused of running a dog fighting operation along his Lowder Road property is now facing additional charges. 38 year old Alva Ridgeway…
DSS: 1,500 new foster families needed throughout South Carolina
A growing number of children across the Midlands and throughout South Carolina are in need of foster homes.
Rep. Clyburn to welcome 22 Democratic presidential candidates to World Famous Fish Fry
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- For years South Carolina Representative (D) Jim Clyburn has held a staple event in the Midlands that dozens flock to for some good conversation and some good…
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.
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.
