Columbia Fire: Fire at Rusty Anchor restaurant in Chapin ruled Electrical
Columbia Fire Department officials say they've extinguished a fire at the Rusty Anchor restaurant in Chapin.
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June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month at Columbia Animal Shelter
[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…
World Creativity series brings Venezuela to Capital city
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…
Gilbert man accused of beating his grandmother to death arrested
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…
Motorcycle gang member wanted on drug charges arrested
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials has arrested a motorcycle gang member wanted on multiple drug charges.
Man gets 17 year prison sentence in Assault, Attempted Armed Robbery of elderly woman
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…
Sentencing phase in Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial begins
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…
SC Drought Committee raises drought level; will reconsider with rain
South Carolina's drought committee has upgraded about three-quarters of the state to moderate drought conditions.
Fort Jackson holds career summit for families in transition
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…
RCSD: Two teens arrested after breaking into girl's bedroom, threatening to kill her
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested two teens on charges of armed robbery and several more.
Sumter Police say drowning of 5 year old at hotel pool accidental
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,…
Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators
[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…
Local expert speaks on South Carolina's role in D-Day
[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…
Deputies: Update on shots fired at Lexington County home with children inside
[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…
Crash on 1-26 Diverts Traffic near Orangeburg
[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…
Coroner: Woman found dead in Walmart parking lot
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…
Man accused of stealing over a thousand dollars of items in Red Bank
Lexington County deputies say a man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment from a truck.
Deputies investigate a house shooting with kids inside on Vonda Drive
Lexington County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting at a house on the 100 block of Vonda Drive.
A reminder on swimming safety after multiple Midlands drownings
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---As we enter into the warmer months you may find yourself pool side quite a bit. While it may be the perfect time to relax, its important to keep…
Woman inspired to pay it forward helps Lower Richland senior graduate
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands woman is paying it forward to her alma mater in hopes to inspire others to do the same. A Lower Richland High School student almost missed her…
State Museum remembers D-Day 75 years after invasion
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of the largest invasion by air, land and sea in history. On June 6th, 1444, Soldiers, planes and ships from the United…
What's next in the Timothy Jones murder trial? Legal experts weigh in
The prosecution and defense are set to bring up new witnesses in the second phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial.
Richland One offers students Work Readiness Summer Camp
Richland Co,SC. (WOLO)---School is out but that doesn't mean the leaning stops, especially for Richland One High School students. This summer students within the school district have the…
Update: North Main Street back open after house fire
According to Columbia Fire, North Main Street in Columbia is shut down due to a house fire at the 5500 block.
LCSD: Motorcycle gang member wanted for multiple drug charges
Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials say a motorcycle gang member is wanted on multiple drug charges.
