Riverbank Zoo expected to receive nearly $1.3 million budget
The Lexington County Council originally proposed slashing the Riverbanks Zoo budget by $700,000 in a meeting last month.
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New Apartments open in the Five Points old Claussen's Bakery
[gtxvideo vid='ySPnoh2n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ySPnoh2n.jpg' vtitle='FIVE POINTS APARTMENTS'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- There is now a new option for anyone looking to live in five points. Tuesday afternoon City of Columbia officials were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new…
Foul play not ruled out as cause of deadly Orangeburg car fire
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is still working to detemine what led to a car fire that claimed the lives of two people early Tuesday morning. Authorities say SC Highway Patrol, along with their MAIT team…
Ex-wife of Timothy Jones Jr. calls on jury to spare his life
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- The ex-wife of Timothy Jones Jr. took the stand to tell the jury that they should not give the death penalty to her ex-husband, who was convicted of…
McDonald's announces hiring initiative to help employees receive better educational opportunities
If you are looking for a job this summer McDonald's is hiring.
SC officials begin specialized training to prevent school violence and assess threats
Leaders are working to make sure schools in South Carolina are safe.
Kroger recalls berries possibly contaminated with Hepatitis A sold nationwide
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people that some berries sold at Kroger grocery chains may have been contaminated with Hepatitis A, a contagious liver disease that can run the FDA says can lead…
SC gun supplier files for bankruptcy; majority owner sued
A South Carolina gun and sporting goods distributor is filing for bankruptcy amid allegations of mishandled funds borrowed by its majority owner.
Richland County Democratic Women’s Council meets with voters to offer information before 2020 election
The Richland County Democratic Women’s Council held its monthly meeting last night.
Irmo Police investigate fatal shooting
IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- Irmo Police say they are investigating a shooting that left one man dead. Police say it happened around 7:30pm June 10, 2019 at the corner of Fallsbury Road and Harleston Road in the New Friarsgate subdivision. Lexington…
Fundraiser underway for deputy injured by suspected drunk driver
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- There is a fundraiser underway for the lexington county deputy injured in a crash with a suspected drunk driver. The fund raiser can be found by clicking here. Investigators say Roy Hall, a K9 deputy with…
Registration opens for Columbia's annual Walk Against Domestic Violence
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Registration is now open for the 13th annual Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence. The event doesn't take place until Saturday, October 5th in Finlay Park, but Mayor Steve Benjamin and Mayor Pro Tem Tameika Isaac Devine want…
Sumter man accused of attacking woman with blade
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Sentencing Phase continues in trial of Father found guilty in death of 5 children
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Hampton Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in City of Columbia today
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- Get ready for a new facility in the City of Columbia. City officials will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new neighborhood center at Hampton Park. City officials say the new 3,000 square foot center will…
Midlands family speaks out after home burglarized for second time, suspects wanted
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are seeking the public's help finding a man wanted for burglarizing a Midlands home. The incident happened on May 24th in the 1600 block of Bradley Drive. Police say…
Lexington deputy recovers after being struck head on by alleged drunk driver
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) --- A Lexington County deputy continues to recover today after SC Troopers say his car was hit by a drunk driver. According to Highway Patrol, the…
RCSD: Man in connection to multiple auto break-ins, stolen vehicle and card theft arrested
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a teenager for charged of a stolen vehicle and breaking into a vehicle.
"This would be the final nail in the coffin": Family members call for jury to spare Timothy Jones's life
[gtxvideo vid='olD4Wq1N' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/olD4Wq1N.jpg' vtitle='Jones Sentencing J10'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Family members of a Lexington County father found guilty for the murders of his five children state their case as to why Timothy Jones Jr. should not receive the death penalty.…
The fight for higher pay for teachers continues as SC Education Oversight Committee meets
The Legislature might not be in the session but the fight for higher pay for teachers continues in the State House.
RCSD searching for missing 22-year old suffering from medical condition
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching a missing 22-year-old suffering from a medical condition.
RCSD: Blythewood man charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child
RICHLAND COUNTY., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they have arrested 32 year old Antonio Singleton charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child. According to authorities, deputies were…
SC will be getting new paper-based voting system in time for 2020 elections
South Carolina announces the contract of a new statewide voting system, but the system will be paper-based and replacing the state's paperless system that's been in place since 2004.
Lane closure for Killian Road westbound over I-77 starts tonight
South Carolina Department of Transportation officials say a lane closure on Killian Road westbound over I-77 starts tonight at 7 p.m.
South Caroline funeral home to honor unclaimed veteran
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina funeral home is asking people to come to the funeral of a 75-year-old Navy veteran who has no family to claim him. Caughman Harman Funeral Home said the funeral for Petty Officer Third…
