School early dismissals and other weather-related cancellations
Several school districts have taken precautionary measures as they continue to monitor severe weather expected to hit the Midlands on Thurs.
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Severe weather expected Thursday afternoon
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on severe weather. According to John, you should look for rain, heavy at times, on Thursday with a strong line of thunderstorms blowing through in the afternoon-evening. The storms…
14yo Dutch Fork HS student arrested, accused of trying to sexually assault fellow student on campus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies say a high school student has been arrested for trying to sexually assault a fellow student at Dutch Fork High School. The 14-year-old allegedly tried to commit a sexual act against a 15-year-old on Tuesday…
New program offers local students real world experience
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- For students looking to gain real world experience, Lexington Richland District Five is offering a handful of student internships. Through the Center for Advanced Technical Studies, the District is…
'Suits and Sneakers' event brings awareness to fighting cancer in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- More than 30,000 people in South Carolina are estimated to be diagnosed with cancer this year. More than 10,000 will day. On Wednesday, there was a group at the…
Arrest made in Alcott Dr. shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a deadly Monday night shooting. Investigators say Orlando Gladney, 28, shot and killed James Patterson, 46, after an argument at Willow Run Apartments…
Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work…
After pursuit, driver crashes, rolls over car on Highway 378
Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a driver lost control and flipped the vehicle following a pursuit.
Two individuals arrested on drug charges in Newberry County
Newberry County authorities say they've arrested two people on drug charges after a nearly year long investigation.
Victim identified after collision on Harbison Boulevard
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a victim who died after a collision on Harbison Boulevard this week.
The city of Columbia has a new flag
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The city of Columbia has a new flag. The city council made the approval Tuesday night. View this post on Instagram There…
Orangeburg thieves breaking in through walls, leaving with nothing
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Surveillance video has been released out of Orangeburg County where two people seem to be making things harder on themselves by breaking into…
Columbia College President says co-ed transition could occur as soon as 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As President of one of the oldest women’s colleges in the country, Dr. Carol Moore says Columbia College needs to fight a troubling trend. “Enrollment has been dwindling for all women’s…
Second person shot in less than 24 hours at same Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Two people have been shot, one of them killed after two shootings at the same Columbia apartment complex within 24 hours of each other. Columbia…
SC Senators continue debate on Education Overhaul Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina senators have started a fourth week of debate on a massive education overhaul bill with no obvious signs the discussion will end soon. The Senate started debating the bill on Jan. 15. and debate…
Free heart health screenings offered at Minute Clinic locations this month
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) --- February kicks off the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, which raises awareness over heart disease and taking care of your heart. “Heart disease is the leading…
Allen Benedict Court trial delayed again
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Another delay in the trial surrounding alleged safety violations at Allen -Benedict Court apartments. Late Tuesday afternoon court officials say the proceedings involving the City of Columbia and Columbia Housing will be moved to February 19th. The civil…
Remains of unclaimed Lexington County Veterans to be laid to rest with military honors
The public is invited to the funeral service of three former service members "who died with no living relatives or their relatives were unable to provide funeral services."
Overnight shooting on Alcott Drive leaves one dead
The Richland County Coroner's Office and the Columbia Police Department are investigating the death of a male involved in a shooting in the 500 block of Alcott Drive.
Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Rose Drive
Columbia police have arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting on Rose Drive.
Two people arrested in connection to Richland County dog fighting
Richland County deputies say they've arrested two people in connection to a dog fighting incident last month.
Victim identified after fatal collision on Koon Store Road
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle collision on Saturday.
Suspect in murder of Alena Marie Kennedy convicted, sentenced to life in prison
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A Lexington man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murder. A jury found Tony Corley…
Groups across South Carolina are gearing up for Democratic presidential primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the Iowa Caucus taking place Monday and New Hampshire’s primary just around the corner, several groups are getting ready for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary on February…
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign rings in thousands of dollars across Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, The Salvation Army of the Midlands released numbers from the Red Kettle campaign over Christmas. Thanks to all who donated in the midlands, the Red Kettle raised over $255,000…
