Three suspects sentenced after a string of armed robberies in Lexington Co
Three West Columbia suspects have been sentenced for a string of robberies while armed with a shot gun in Lexington County.
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Five Points Foundation donates over $40,000 to local non-profits and charities in Columbia
The Five Points Foundation awarded $43,450 to 28 charities and non-profit organizations in the Midlands from their annual St.Pat's in Five Points.
Chapin couple continues push to raise purchasing age for energy drinks
[gtxvideo vid='ykth74N2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ykth74N2.jpg' vtitle='energy drink pkg'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Parents of a Chapin teen who died after officials say he drank too much caffeine, are fighting for a minimum age for kids to be able to purchase energy drinks. When…
RCSD: Two men impersonating officers threatening to "kick the door in" at a Richland County home
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the two men pictured in this video.
State House: Hearing on Medical Marijuana
By CHRISTINA L. MYERS= COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are hearing from both supporters and opponents of the medicinal use of marijuana. The Senate Medical Affairs planned two hearings Thursday to fit in all the speakers on the…
Nurse remains in critical condition, ER shooting suspect due in court
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SLED: Update Officer, Suspect hurt in Hospital Shooting in Laurens
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Department says a gunman and a health systems police officer have been wounded by gunfire inside a hospital. News outlets report it happened at about 2 a.m. Thursday at Laurens…
Vehicle crashes through porch on North Brickyard Road
Columbia Fire Department says a vehicle crashed through the front porch of a house on North Brickyard Road this morning.
Fire damages apartment complex and injures firefighter on Elite Street
Columbia Fire Department says one firefighter was injured during an apartment fire on Elite Street on Wednesday.
Slain USC Upstate student, Evan Gaines will receive posthumous degree in May
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Evan Gaines will be remembered by the University of South Carolina Upstate, as the slain student will be honored during the May graduation commencement. Gaines, who was a student in the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College…
"Walk A Mile in their Shoes" cancelled after threatening phone calls
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CPD searching for man accused of robbing Family Dollar in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is searching for an armed robbery suspect who they say robbed the Family Dollar on Garners Ferry Road.
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.
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.
