Residents react after losing homes in Harbison Gardens fire
On Saturday night, Breauna Green says she was asleep when she heard her neighbors yelling about a fire that just broke out at the Harbison Gardens apartment complex.
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Bark to the Park happens in this weekend
[gtxvideo vid='co8ak9cy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/co8ak9cy.jpg' vtitle='Bark to the Park'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's almost that time to grab your four legged friend give them a chance to Bark to the Park. This weekend, Saturday April 13th, you can take you pooch…
One day Tax-A-Thon to give residents tax help
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The deadline to file your taxes is April 15th, 2019 and if you haven't don so already, one area organization is hoping to help. Saturday April 13th 2019 f from 9AM-3PMm, the Cooperative Ministry is offering…
Columbia Fire Marshall: Unattended pot cause of Two Alarm Apartment Fire
[gtxvideo vid='3Yu6rjgZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3Yu6rjgZ.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Fire officials: Unattended pot cause of Apartment'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Fire Department says the Fire Marshall's office has determined that the fire at Harbison Gardens apartments was caused by unattended cooking. Nearly 40…
Two men arrested in Kershaw County after chase with deputies
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested two men for leading them on a chase on Saturday that led to finding guns and drugs.
2 South Carolina men charged with killing, burying women
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Two South Carolina men are charged with murder after sheriff's deputies found two bodies buried at a Spartanburg County house. Local news outlets report 39-year-old Jonathan Galligan and…
South Carolina university student dies at off-campus event
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina university says a student has died at an off-campus event. Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced Saturday that Caroline Smith, a sophomore from Atlanta,…
11th annual Epworth Cookout for Kids
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- It was a beautiful day for a cookout!.... especially for a good cause! The 11th annual Epworth Children's Home Cookout for Kids took place Saturday afternoon. Neighbors got to enjoy…
Officials respond to two-alarm fire at Harbison Gardens Apartments
According to Columbia Fire Department, crews are responding to a two-alarm fire at Harbison Station Apartments.
USC Students: Josephson death reinforces need to be careful when going out
[gtxvideo vid='ALjRhFc4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ALjRhFc4.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2019_04_01_18_00_17'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --USC students are still reeling from the death of one of their own. Now they say in the wake of Samantha Josephson's murder, they're taking more precautions and travelling in numbers. ABC Columbia's…
Officials say no injuries in gas station fire
Crews responded to a vehicle fire at Exxon gas station on Blythewood road Saturday evening.
2 killed in Saluda County fire
According to the Sheriff's Office, 2 people were killed after a structure fire in Saluda County, including a one-year-old child.
Officials identify body found on Forest Dr.
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the person who was found dead Friday behind San Jose Restaurant located at 5417 Forest Drive.
Ex-US Sen Ernest ‘Fritz’ Hollings of South Carolina dead
Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings, the silver-haired Democrat who helped shepherd South Carolina through desegregation as governor and went on to serve six terms in the U.S. Senate, has died. He was 97.
Governor McMaster on Senator Fritz Hollings' Passing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Former Senator and former South Carolina Governor Fritz Hollings has passed away at the age of 97, according to reports. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings:…
Columbia International Festival: Art, dance, food from around the globe
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This weekend you can take an International trip without leaving Columbia. The International Festival kicks off at 10am at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. It is a celebration of art, dance, and food from around the globe.…
Annual Rhythm on the River Concert Series begins Saturday
A Spring musical classic returns to west Columbia for the 15th year this weekend.
Lace up shoes for Heart Walk
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to lace up those shoes for heart health. Saturday is the annual Midlands Heart Walk. Walkers accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. For more information on Heart Disease log on to http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=3970&pg=informational&type=fr_informational&sid=1020…
Columbia Fire, Mayor pulling for a cure for kids cancer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Fire Department is known for saving lives by putting out fires and rescuing people from them, plan to help save lives by raising money to cure kids cancer. The CFD is teaming up with…
Growing demand for service dogs across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- More people across the Midlands are looking to start a special bond with service dogs. In her 13 years with Palmetto Animal Assisted…
1 hospitalized, ticketed after accident sends car down embankment
[gtxvideo vid='ZdCkTS7K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZdCkTS7K.jpg' vtitle='1 hospitalized, ticketed after accident sends car down emban'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A car was sent down an embankment Friday (4/5) after an accident. The driver got a trip to the hospital and a ticket out…
Increased police presence in Five Points one week after student's murder
[gtxvideo vid='jfkDENd9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jfkDENd9.jpg' vtitle='Increased police presence in Five Points one week after stud'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A week ago Friday (3/29) we learned of the disappearance of Samantha Josephson, the USC student who reportedly got into a car she…
Miranda Lambert brings 'Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars' tour to Columbia
Grammy Award winning County music singer and songwriter Miranda Lambert is set to return to CLA
Columbia police investigating after body found on Forest Dr.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are investigating after they say a body was found behind a Forest Dr. restaurant Friday afternoon. Investigators say the body was found on the 5400 block of Forest Dr.,…
50th Annual Cottontail Festival
get ready to hop in the Easter with a family fun event for al ages.
