Local Living: Overnight in Oz and Boo at the Zoo!
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Follow the yellow brick road and sleep overnight at the State Museum during 'Overnight in Oz. It all happens this Friday, October 11. You can see special screenings of the…
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Deputies: 65-year-old Batesburg man charged with murder after shooting another man during argument
A Lexington County man is charged with murder after shooting another man during an argument early Monday, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
New Senate committee looks to examine issues with USC presidential search
Three months after the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees voted in Robert Caslen as their next president, some lawmakers still have unanswered questions about the process.
Local Living: Spirits Alive! Take a Halloween themed Cemetery Tour in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to be spooked. Here's Crysty Vaughan with a look at 'Local Living'. This Thursday, October 10, The Historic Columbia Foundation invites you to 'Spirits Alive' The guided tour runs…
New Area Code coming to parts of Columbia and Central SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia is getting a new area code. According to a release from the North American Numbering Plan Administration, new telephone numbers issued in parts of the midlands will have the area…
Community invited to attend funeral of local veteran with no known family
A Kershaw Co. veteran with no known next of kin will be laid to rest Friday with full military honors. The community is invited to attend and be his family at his burial at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
$50 could be headed your way as soon as early December
SC lawmakers determined $61 million of tax dollars generated by the 2018 Mega Millions winner would be used to fund $50 rebate checks to qualifying taxpayers, according to the SC Department of Revenue.
Deputies searching for dangerous fugitive who uses various aliases, dresses as a woman to disguise identity
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man wanted on multiple charges.
New facility in Berkeley County to bring over 60 new jobs to SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today the Governor's office announced a new facility will bring over 60 new jobs and a $60 million dollar investment. According to a release, A&R Logistics, Inc. a leading supply chain services company providing dry bulk transportation,…
Police: 10 year old shot by 11 year old
HANAHAN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities in South Carolina say an 11-year-old boy fatally shot a 10-year-old girl inside a home near Charleston. News outlets report it happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. A police incident report says officers received a 911…
Vehicle collides with train on Old Dunbar Road
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, one person was taken to the hospital when a 1996 Dodge pickup truck collided with a train on Old Dunbar Road. Authorities say it happened around 4 a.m. Tuesday. The collision…
Oh Deer! State officials warn drivers to watch out for deers during fall months
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is warning drivers to watch out for deers.
SLED seeking potential victims in connection to human trafficking case in Florence Co.
SLED investigators say a man arrested for human trafficking in august may have more victims.
Sheriff Lott: No rehabilitation would have helped double homicide suspect
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott wants the suspect in a double homicide last week to be locked up for the rest of his life.
Local Living: SC State Fair opens Wednesday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-- It's State Fair time. Our Crysty Vaughan is here with a look at Local Living. We are just two days away from the start of the South Carolina State Fair. For its…
Gas Prices on the way down says AAA
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news if you're filling up at the pump. Prices are down this week, according to AAA. Here in South Carolina, drivers are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon, that's…
SC farms showing effects as drought worsens in the state
Six South Carolina counties are in the “extreme drought” category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Gamecocks will have to wait on game time: Six day window taken for UofSC v Florida
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Don't make plans just yet for the battle between the Gamecocks and the Gators. According to a release from South Carolina Athletics, the decision on game time and television network for the South Carolina - Florida football game,…
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. to update fatal double shooting case
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies say they have arrested a man accused of a double shooting on Ballenton Road last Thursday night. 46 year old Demetrick Doctor is facing charges of two counts of murder, and one count of…
21 people displaced after early morning fire at Briargate Condominiums
Columbia, SC.. (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fire Department responded to a 2-Alarm apartment fire at Briargate Condominiums Monday morning. It happened at about 7 a.m. at the…
Four Holes Road bridge over I-26 re-opens after fatal collision in 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation officials say the Four Holes Road bridge will re-open today after a 2018 fatal collision.
Bond denied for man accused of kidnapping his two kids in Newberry County
Newberry County Detention Center officials say bond is denied for a man accused of kidnapping his two kids on Saturday.
CFD says fire is under control at Briargate Condominiums
Columbia Fire Department officials say they have contained a two alarm apartment fire at Briargate Condominiums this morning.
Pink Ribbon 5K in Orangeburg
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- Orangeburg Arts center at the Edisto Memorial Gardens will be hosting a Pink Ribbon 5K Saturday, October 26th . Proceeds for the walk will benefit the RMC Foundations' Pink Ribbon…
What's New at the South Carolina State Fair?
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- You can celebrate 150 years of South Carolina's State Fair starting Wednesday, October 6th but you can also celebrate new things coming to the fair as well. Curtis talks with…
