Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The hot weather has already claimed one life in the Midlands. Richland Co. coroner Gary Watts says 4-year old Zion Akinrefon of Maryland was found unresponsive in a car at a home in Blythewood. The coroner says…
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Lexington County deputies say they arrested a couple on drug charges at a motel on Bush River Road on Wednesday.
[gtxvideo vid='zhex0SmL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zhex0SmL.jpg' vtitle='I77 PERCIVAL CRASH'] Richland, Co. SC(WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a driver who refused to pull over and sped away from deputies Thursday night, ended up crashing along Interstate -77. Authorities say it happened…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's time to roll up your sleeves and help Midlands Fire fighters, Police and Deputies draw blood. And it's all for a good cause. The Annual Boots and Badges Blood drive is held each year as…
[gtxvideo vid='pFu0hdTv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pFu0hdTv.jpg' vtitle='Power of the Purse event raises money for women and children'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The "Power of the Purse" event rolled out the pink carpet to raise money for women and children Thursday (5/23) night. The…
May has been declared as ALS Awareness month in South Carolina.
A Lexington County man is being sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his son, according to the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Testimony in Day Eight of the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial shed more light on Jones’s faith and what he says were his fears during his marriage. Some…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Emergency Medical Service workers from across South Carolina were at the State House Thursday. The Lieutenant Governor presented a proclamation declaring it EMS Week throughout the state. Officials…
A military supply company has donated bullet proof vests to school districts across the state.
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of standing in the street and shooting at another man at least 12 times. Guyron Garner, 22, has…
U.S. Waffle Company announced plans to launch a new frozen food processing facility in Pickens County.
A Fort Jackson civilian employee who died shortly after a prescribed burn operation on Wednesday has been identified.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a collision between a truck and a motorcycle on Wednesday.
Columbia Fire Department says no one was hurt in an overnight house fire on Barger Circle after 11 at night.
[gtxvideo vid='XhWwhtcV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XhWwhtcV.jpg' vtitle='TIWAN DANCE'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Columbia's Taiwanese Community celebrated Taiwanese Heritage Month with a special performance Wednesday at Dreher High School. The Midlands community joined in the nationwide celebration of the Taiwanese culture and tradition with…
[gtxvideo vid='dyLC3TXx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dyLC3TXx.jpg' vtitle='MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---An early Memorial Day event was held Wednesday for some of the those who the day honors. Veterans were able to participate in a wreath laying ceremony during the event which…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Fort Jackson National Cemetery is getting ready to host a Memorial Day ceremony to honor all of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Members of the public are invited…
The South Carolina city of Simpsonville and its police department are accused of allowing the destruction of DNA evidence in a decades old rape and slaying case.
Shyann Kinard says she saw this black bear on Highway 121 in Newberry County.
Eastover Solar announced plans to construct a new solar farm in Richland County.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- After only six days of testimony, prosecutors in the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial decided to rest their case after hearing from 32 out of a possible…
A Fort Jackson civilian employee died shortly after noon today during a prescribed burn operation in a post training area.
