Over 20 car break-ins happen in one night in two SC neighborhoods
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help for individuals to secure their vehicles better after a string of break-ins in Lugoff.
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands cancels 10th annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) received on our 24-hour hotline several calls threatening harm to our staff and organization.
Fmr. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley set to release a book this fall
Soon there will be new insight into Nikki Haley's time at the UN and as governor of South Carolina.
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month
[gtxvideo vid='FtCldxxe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FtCldxxe.jpg' vtitle='parkinsons awareness'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Parkinson's is a progressive neurological disease that affects movement. During a ceremony at the State House earlier today, Lt. Governor Pamela Evette read a proclamation from…
Alzheimer's Association wears purple at the State House to raise awareness for Alzheimers
People are wearing purple today to raise awareness for Alzheimer's.
Gov. McMaster signs bill that removes cap on how much industrial hemp farmers can grow
Farmers will no longer have a limit placed on how much hemp they can grow.
UPDATE: Regional Medical Center employee in critical condition, gunman identified
One person is in critical condition after a shooting at an Orangeburg hospital.
SC athletic director's teaching license suspended after sex battery arrest
SC education board says they have suspended the teaching license of Artis Coulter, who's charged for sex battery with one of his students.
Car strikes a utility pole on River Drive in early morning accident
Columbia Police say River Drive is back open after a car struck a utility pole early this morning with no injuries.
Concerned parents address board over nearly 800 thousand dollar unused football field
[gtxvideo vid='apVxl0nw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/apVxl0nw.jpg' vtitle='AC FLORA FIELD'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The football field at AC Flora has been closed down for the second time leaving taxpayers wondering why nearly 800-thousand dollars was spent to install the new turf. At Tuesday night's …
Lexington District One enters into option agreement to discuss property purchase for elementary school
Lexington District One is preparing to purchase a new plot of land to build another elementary school in the White Knoll area.
SCE&G warns customers of false $1,000 refund claims
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- SCE&G says information being shared with customers suggesting a $1000 dollar refund is available to be claimed is not true and misleading. The electric company says the information has been going out to bill payers by…
Hip-Hop Family Day kicks off this Saturday, headlining Big Daddy Kane
The Love, Peace and Hip-Hop festival is set to kick-off the four day fun on Wednesday.
House passes 'Samantha Josephson safety act'
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- South Carolina lawmakers have voted to moved forward with the "Samantha L. Josephson Ridesharing Safety Act" which would require illuminated signs in all Ubers and Lyfts. Now that the…
Slain USC student, Samantha Josephson will receive posthumous degree in May
Samantha Josephson will not be forgotten at the University of South Carolina.
Irmo's Johnson details his keys to wearing green at Augusta
The last three times Dustin Johnson played all four rounds at the Masters, he's finished inside the top 10, peaking as high as a tie for fourth place in 2016. But as he gets set to play in golf's first major of the season for the 10th time, he's still seeking his first green jacket.
STEM Education Day at the State House
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House fire on Cottage Court under investigation
Columbia Fire Department says a fire burned through the attic of a home on Cottage Court on Monday with no injuries.
Walk a Mile in her Shoes event hopes to stomp out sexual violence
[gtxvideo vid='FcAGRkAn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FcAGRkAn.jpg' vtitle='Walk a Mile'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Thursday April 11th, 2019 Midlands men will take a stand against sexual violence all while wearing high-heels. The annual Walk a Mile in her Shoes event will begin at 5PM…
Midlands church accepting donations for apartment fire victims
A Midlands Church is accepting donations to help the nearly 40 victims of an apartment fire that happened over the weekend.
Florida mayor stops by in the Midlands as first appearance as 2020 Presidential candidate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Florida mayor announced a 2020 run at the White House and tonight made his first appearance as a candidate in the Midlands. Miramar Florida Mayor Wayne…
UPDATE: Wanted man barricaded inside Columbia hotel in custody
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department confirms that a wanted fugitive that barricaded himself inside at the Baymont Inn and Suites off Garners Ferry Road has come to a…
Columbia church hosting clothing drive for people who lost home in apartment fire
[gtxvideo vid='hc0iDmrP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hc0iDmrP.jpg' vtitle='Church hosting clothing drive for people who lost home in ap'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Fire says that 18 people were inside the Harbison Gardens apartment building when a fire broke out Saturday night. No one…
Orangeburg burglary suspects caught before they could escape, deputies say
The Orangeburg County Sheriff says that two would-be burglars were apprehended before they could make good on their escape.
Lexington man accused of robbing convenience store where he once worked
Lexington County deputies arrested a man Sunday in connection to the armed robbery of a convenience store.
