One Columbia street shuts down to traffic for walking, biking and playing
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- This weekend you can park your car and play in the middle of the street, or do any other activity your heart desires. It's all part of Open…
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NWS: Midlands under tornado watch
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The National Weather Service says the Midlands is under a tornado watch until 6pm Friday. The NWS tornado watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado.…
Solicitor: Raniya Wright died from natural causes
Walterboro, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Colleton Co. Solicitor's office says Raniya Wright, 10, died of natural causes. Wright died following a fight on March 27th at Forest Hills Elementary School. The…
Severe weather expected in the Midlands Friday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The National Weather Service and the ABC Columbia Weather team are predicting severe weather in the Midlands Friday afternoon. The NWS is predicting wind damage from 60-70 mph wind gusts is the highest threat, but isolated tornadoes…
Friday Forecast
South Carolina is under significant threat for severe thunderstorms during the daytime hours Friday. The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Tornado Watch for the entire ABC Columbia viewing area until 6 p.m. A well-developed upper-level trough,…
Detectives searching for brothers involved in multiple shopliftings at Walmart in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department is asking the community for assistance in obtaining the whereabouts of two brothers involved in multiple shoplifting incidents.
RCSD searching for suspects involved in a shots fired call on Grays Inn Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shots fired call on Grays Inn Road. Deputies responded to Grays Inn Road around 4:15 p.m., where they found a man injured with a cut to the face. The man was rushed to the hospital.
Deputies: Winnsboro man charged with attempted murder after shooting into crowd and injuring one
The Fairfield County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting incident on Wednesday at the Birch Street area in Winnsboro.
Uber, USC team up on nationwide campus safety initiative
[gtxvideo vid='OQUBm1xH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OQUBm1xH.jpg' vtitle='UberPartnership'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Uber is putting the University of South Carolina at the forefront of its new campus safety initiative. After President Harris Pastides's “What’s My Name?” movement picked up steam nationwide, Uber rolled out some…
Case worker with Ridgeland Corrections Institution arrested
Case worker for Ridgeland Corrections Institution is arrested after authorities say Steven Allen Washington brought various drugs into the prison.
Update: Richland deputies say Stevena English found safe
Richland County Sheriff's Department say a previously missing teenager from Elgin has been found safe this morning.
SC Senator tackling bill that would give tax breaks to Carolina Panthers
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state senator is making sure the government doesn't fumble taxpayer money. Senator Dick Harpootlian has thrown the red challenge flag as the state looks to score by bringing the Panthers…
Benedict College student one of only 10 across the country to get full scholarship to study abroad
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Benedict College student is one of ten students from across the country chosen to earn the prestigious Frederick Douglas Global Fellowship. 2022 graduate, Henry Seyu is the first Benedict…
Mortgage lender company donates $10k to Ronald McDonald House of Columbia
A mortgage lender is doing its part to help a home away from home for the families of children in the hospital.
Columbia man sentenced to 7 years in prison for stealing 75 handguns
A Columbia man was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing firearms from a shop in Sumter.
Senators debate raising teacher salaries during budget discussions
As the pool of teachers across the state continues to get smaller, Senator Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington County) says it’s time for young educators to get a larger paycheck.
SC Highway Patrol looking for car involved in Lexington County hit and run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information about a hit and run with injuries collision in which a pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle that fled the scene.
Deputies: $5,000 reward offered for any information leading to February killing of local man
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that can help arrest the person(s) responsible for the February killing of a Columbia man.
Columbia PD searching for two armed robbery and assault suspects
The Columbia Police Department says that investigators are releasing surveillance pictures of two armed robbery and assault suspects in an effort to identify and locate them.
Lawmakers discussing budget, teacher salary at the State House
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CPD: Vehicle hits a building on Huger Street overnight
Columbia Police say a vehicle collided with a building overnight tonight at the 1200 block of Huger Street.
Hundreds pay respects as Sen. Fritz Hollings laid to rest in Charleston
The longtime Senator was honored at The Citadel with speeches by Joe Biden, Gov. Henry McMaster, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn.
Columbia Councilman & Police hear residents safety concerns following Josephson's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- City leaders are addressing safety after the death of USC senior Samantha Josephson, who died after getting into a CAr she thought was her Uber. Some people who live…
Columbia police arrest man accused of shooting at friend along busy road
Columbia, SC (WOLO ) --- The Columbia police department has arrested 30 year old Javaris Hammonds Blanks accused of shooting a man riding with him in the car following an argument between the two. …
Easter comes early at the Governor's mansion
[gtxvideo vid='F1MGFAAw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/F1MGFAAw.jpg' vtitle='GOVERNOR EGG HUNT'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Easter weekend came early Tuesday afternoon for some special kids at the Governors Mansion. Patients from Palmetto Health Children's Hospital took part in the Governor's annual Easter egg hunt. families we…
