Woman charged with murder deleted texts after fatal shootout, according to warrant
Arrest warrants say a woman charged in the death of an 8-year-old boy during a home invasion deleted text messages from her phone shortly after the shootout.
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Suspect in CVS Pharmacy armed robbery sought, deputies say
The Lexington County Police Department is asking the community for assistance in identifying a suspect accused of robbing the CVS Pharmacy at gunpoint.
West Columbia issues boil water advisory
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The City of West columbia has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of its residents. According to officials with the city, contractors hit a water main causing the issue Wednesday afternoon. The locations…
Boots and Badges Blood Drive set for Friday
[gtxvideo vid='z7YeSaYh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z7YeSaYh.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2019_05_21_23_07_35'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Our community heroes are getting a jump start on Memorial Day by giving the gift of life. This week was the kickoff of the annual 'Boots and Badges' blood drive. The blood drive…
Live Update: State rests case in Death Penalty Trial
[gtxvideo vid='LKW2f3XJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LKW2f3XJ.jpg' vtitle='Live Update: State rests case in Death Penalty Trial'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's been just over a week since the prosecution and defense delivered opening statements, and today the state has rested its case in the Timothy Jones…
Secretary of Army visits Fort Jackson, says he is impressed with the training
[gtxvideo vid='SX48EoqY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SX48EoqY.jpg' vtitle='Secretary of Army visits Fort Jackson'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Secretary of the Army made a visit to the nation's largest training base, Fort Jackson. On Tuesday, Secretary of the Army, Mark Esper, made a visit to…
Don't Punish Pain rally will be held at the State House today
A national group, Don't Punish Pain, is holding nationwide protests today, including at the State House at 11 a.m.
All Richland Library locations are closed today for staff training
Richland Library officials say all locations will be closed today for staff training and will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Hundreds protest at the State House for Stop the Ban Rally
[gtxvideo vid='9QonbGAX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9QonbGAX.jpg' vtitle='Abortion Protest'] COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of protesters rallied at the state house against restrictive abortion laws. The Stop the Ban Rally in Columbia is one of many happening across the country. "They are attacking women's reproductive rights…
Birmingham church bombing survivor shares story of that day in 1963
One of the survivors from the Birmingham, Alabama church bombing in 1963 was in the Midlands tonight to share her story of that day and the Civil Rights Movement that followed.
Seniors can receive $25 for local farmers market nutrition program
The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program will return this summer to help low-income seniors with healthier diets by supporting South Carolina small farmers.
SCDC: Corrections officer pregnant by inmate arrested for sexual misconduct
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections has arrested a former officer accused of first degree sexual misconduct in office. According to SCDC, the correctional officer, 29 year old Greshica Jene Brown was working for the…
Tension picks up in day six of Timothy Jones murder trial
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Growing tension between the prosecution and defense set the tone for Day Six of the Timothy Jones murder trial. Just one day after emotional testimony from Timothy Jones’s…
Teacher, state workers get raise in $9B budget passed in SC
Lawmakers have approved South Carolina's $9 billion budget that includes raises for teachers and almost all state employees.
Patrons at Harbison restaurant possibly exposed to Hepatitis A
SC DHEC announced that customers who ate at Wild Wing Cafe in Harbison at 1150 Bower Parkway might have been exposed to hepatitis A virus.
Columbia Fire Crews on scene of Motel Blaze off Two Notch Rd.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Fire officials say crews are on scene of a 2 alarm fire at the La Quinta Inn off Horseshoe Drive near Two Notch Road. According to fire officials, multiple ladders are being used on the rear…
Day 6 of Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial
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Traffic Alert: Crews on scene of cut natural gas line off Forest Dr and Devonshire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Drivers in the area off Forest Drive need to be aware of a traffic alert. Tuesday shortly before Noon, Columbia Fire and crews were responding to a report of a cut gas line off Forest Drive. According…
SCDOT prohibiting lane closures to ease Memorial Day travel
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Memorial Day typically kicks off the summer travel season. This Memorial Day the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced it will prohibit lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work. The SCDOT says these restrictions will be…
Fire damages two homes at Cloister Place on Monday
Columbia Fire Department says a fire damaged two homes on Cloister Place on Monday afternoon with no injuries reported.
Small Business Association works to give personal care advice
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Many challenges come with owning a small business, but Monday night business owners were invited to a a panel discussion to alleviate some of the stress…
Columbia Housing Authority finalizing contract for interim executive director
The Columbia Housing Authority is working on finalizing the contract for it's interim executive director.
Ex-wife of Timothy Jones takes the stand in murder trial
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Eight people took the stand in Day Five of the Timothy Jones murder trial, but none painted a more personal picture of life with Jones than his…
Click It or Ticket It nationwide campaign underway
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department, in conjunction with law enforcement agencies across the country, have kicked off the beginning of the Click It or Ticket It campaign. The initiative that encourages people to buckle up as we…
Lexington Co. hosts military signing day for students with plans of joining U.S. Armed Forces
Athletes aren't the only ones holding signing day ceremonies.
