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.
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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…
Donate Life and DMV team up for you to give the gift of life
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---April is donate life month in South Carolina. Tuesday morning the organization and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles came together to mark Donate Life's tenth anniversary and the more than two million people who have…
Columbia police seek men, woman for questioning in arson
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fire Department says a fire that caused millions in damage inside a Walmart on Harbison Blvd. was set on purpose.…
Coroner identifies victim of fatal collision on Fernandina Road
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on Fernandina Road on Monday.
Update: Deputies say missing Orangeburg man found safely
Orangeburg County deputies say a man who was reported missing since last week has been found safe this morning.
Officials: Benedict student killed and Claflin student injured after Orangeburg shooting
Orangeburg County Department of Public Safety officials say a Benedict College student was killed in a shooting at a party on Sunday.
"He Was Among the Best of Us": People Reflect on Sen. Fritz Holling's Legacy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Hundreds visited the State House to pay their respects to Senator Fritz Hollings as his body lay in repose Monday. Several people from all walks of life said…
Driver dies after head-on collision with tractor trailer on Fernandina Road
Highway Patrol says one driver died after a head on collision with a tractor trailer on Monday on Fernandina Road.
Fire inside a Walmart store on Harbison Boulevard under investigation
Columbia Fire Department says they have contained a fire inside a Walmart store this morning around 3:30 a.m.
Columbia Mayor to propose more requirements for ride-sharing in city limits
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he fully supports the recommendations the parents of slain UofSC student Samantha Josephson are now pushing for. Columbia police say Samantha was kidnapped and killed after she got into a car…
Senator Kamala Harris plans to make another stop in SC
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- Senator Kamala Harris is on her way back to the Palmetto State as she continues campaigning for the 2020 Presidential election. The California Democrat says during this visit she plans…
