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.
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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…
SC woman arrested for driving drunk in a toy truck
WALHALLA, SC (AP) - A South Carolina woman who police say was driving drunk will not be cited with a DUI because her vehicle of choice was a toy truck. Megan Holman from Walhalla in Oconee County still faces a public…
Hundreds gather to honor the life of an unclaimed veteran
A Navy veteran who had no family to claim him after his death had more than 500 people pay their respects to him.
Rep. Clyburn welcomes 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…
19yo arrested for attempted murder after drive-by shooting at home with children inside
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A teenager accused of firing multiple shots at a home last month in Orangeburg County has been charged with attempted murder. Demondre Wright, 19, faces five charges of attempted murder and one count of possession of…
Concerned citizens leads to the arrest of Orangeburg man charged with trafficking ecstasy
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man on a drug-related charge after investigators responded to complaints for drug activity.
Find your zen during free Columbia Airport event
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is hoping to help you find some zen during a free yoga event to celebrate International Yoga Day. Organizers say the purpose of the event is to celebrate the importance of…
Midlands residents pay last respects to unclaimed veteran
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)-- Hundreds came to Fort Jackson National cemetery Friday morning to pay final respects to Petty Officer Third Class James Miske. Earlier this week Caughman-Harman Funeral Home announced the…
West Columbia pedals on track with new bicycle lane
[gtxvideo vid='G8ltszEt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G8ltszEt.jpg' vtitle='WEST COLUMBIA BIKE LANE'] WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) ---The City of West Columbia wants to make the city a safe place for those who want to pedal around town. Residents were invited out to attend the city's…
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris open campaign headquarters in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is strengthening her presence here in South Carolina. Harris' campaign held its official office opening in Columbia Thursday evening. A campaign…
Jones execution could be delayed due to current SC law
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) ---- One thing that will delay Jones' execution, aside from the lengthy appeals process, is the unavailability of the drugs used in lethal injections. Part of the…
Join the fight to end Alzheimer's during month of June
June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month.
Recap on Timothy Jones trial from first day testimony to death penalty sentence
Today's sentence for Timothy Jones Jr. is the culmination of a story that began in September 2014.
Prosecutors say justice is served after Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr., a Lexington County father convicted of killing his five children in August 2014, to death Thursday afternoon. It took the jury less…
Sumter home owner arrested after 27 dogs removed from suspected dog fighting ring
Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter County Sheriff's office says they "discovered and dismantled" what they believed to be a major dog fighting operation along Lowder Road. According to…
Shootout between barber and customer at Forest Acres barbershop
[gtxvideo vid='SWBDJezn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SWBDJezn.jpg' vtitle='Shootout at barber shop between barber and customer'] FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - There was a shootout at a barbershop in the Forest Acres area Wednesday (6/13) night. It happened at Troy's Cutting Edge Barber Shop. Forest…
Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death for the murders of his five children
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--A Lexington Co. jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr. to death. Last week Jones was found guilty of murder in the deaths of his five children in 2014. Closing arguments in the sentencing phase of the trial were…
