After only two days of testimony, the prosecution rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. trial. Jones was found guilty earlier this week in the murders of his five children back in 2014.
The Columbia Police Department says a male suspect accused in last month's theft of a car with a child inside has been extradited to South Carolina.
The scheduled City of Columbia summer movie series for June 7th, has been cancelled due to rain in the forecast.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- Just in time for summer, a grand opening is happening in the City of Columbia. The City of Columbia is set to host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new neighborhood center at Hampton Park. City officials…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Coroner has released the findings of an autopsy on 77 year old Elaine Hall. The coroner says Hall was the victim of a homicide that occurred in her home on Neely Wingard Road. According…
[gtxvideo vid='cWNzLdSZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cWNzLdSZ.jpg' vtitle='Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Presidential candidate and California Senator, Kamala Harris, will be in the midlands Saturday. According to the campaign, Harris will speak at the South…
[gtxvideo vid='W9efj9ZW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W9efj9ZW.jpg' vtitle='State rests case in sentencing phase of Timothy Jones Trial'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, the State rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. trial. Last week, a jury found Jones guilty of…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Peace & Love Band and the Original G-Man, formally of the Sugar Hill Family is getting ready to kick off the City of Columbia's live outdoor Summer Concert Series at Finlay Park, located at 930 Laurel…
Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff's Department and Richland County Coroner's Office to raise awareness of gun violence.
Columbia Fire Department officials say they've extinguished a fire at the Rusty Anchor restaurant in Chapin.
[gtxvideo vid='P7Wkwy14' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P7Wkwy14.jpg' vtitle='June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month at Columbia Animal Shelter'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The month of June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month and the Columbia Animal Shelter is helping you celebrate. During the month…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Art Center went Venezuelan Thursday night. The Art Center continued its World Creativity series this month introducing us to Venezuelan culture. Organizers say this hidden…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- Lexington County deputies have charged a Gilbert man with murder after authorities say the man beat his grandmother to death. Deputies say, 30 year old Dustin Edward…
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials has arrested a motorcycle gang member wanted on multiple drug charges.
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's office says an Orangeburg county man authorities say gave a verbal confession admitting to Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature, and…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Just days after Timothy Jones Jr. was found guilty for the murders of his five children, the sentencing phase in his murder trial began Thursday morning. Some witnesses…
South Carolina's drought committee has upgraded about three-quarters of the state to moderate drought conditions.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Fort Jackson and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Career Summit to make the process of adjusting to a new way of life for transitioning service members and military spouses. Those attending the event…
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested two teens on charges of armed robbery and several more.
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)--– Sumter Police say they have determined that the death of a 5 year-old girl, who was playing with family and friends at a hotel pool, is accidental. According to police, after an investigation, which included witness statements,…
[gtxvideo vid='MUislbT8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MUislbT8.jpg' vtitle='Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Jill Biden is in the Midlands to discuss education in South Carolina. Thursday morning, the former second lady toured the "Center For Learning" building in…
[gtxvideo vid='cn6t5RZ7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cn6t5RZ7.jpg' vtitle='Local expert speaks on South Carolina's role in D-Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today marks the 75th anniversary of the largest invasion by air, land, and sea in history, D-Day. On June 6, 1944, soldiers, planes, and ships…
[gtxvideo vid='DAnQYrhz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DAnQYrhz.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Shots fired at home with children inside'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies are investigating after they say shots were fired at a home with several people inside, including two children. According to deputies, it happened around…
[gtxvideo vid='MY37mBqm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MY37mBqm.jpg' vtitle='Crash on 1-26 Diverts Traffic near Orangeburg'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Troopers say a crash in Orangeburg County on Interstate 26 Eastbound is causing delays. The crash is at mile marker 144. According to State Troopers, Interstate…
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Kershaw Co. Coroner's Office is investigating after they say a woman was found dead in a Walmart parking lot. The coroner says it happened around 2pm Wednesday at Walmart in Camden. He says 54 year old…
