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…
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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.
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.
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.
