CHA Executive Director retires amid Allen Benedict controversy
Longtime Executive Director for the Columbia Housing Authority, Gilbert Walker announces he will retire from the commission effective immediately.
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Deputies: Ongoing investigation of a suspicious person in Lake Katherine
The Columbia Police Department is investigation a suspicious person in the Lake Katherine area.
SC resident wins $275k in a scratch-off, plans to take children on vacation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Chesnee resident tried their best to remain cool and in control after winning $275,000 playing the South Carolina Education Lottery. The winner plans to pay off their credit cards and start a trust fund for…
"Hoop It Up" blood drive slam dunk in saving lives
When it comes to saving lives, donating blood is a slam dunk.
Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott visit Columbia, talk Opportunity Zones in the State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence talked about faith and community growth while he was in Columbia. Pence joined Senator Tim Scott to tour an opportunity zone here in the state.…
Isley Brothers host a Master Class for Richland One students at Eau Claire
The Isley Brothers, members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, hosted a Master Class for Richland One and surrounding district students at Eau Claire High School today.
Bond denied on shooter involved in road rage incident
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Hootie and the Blowfish add third Columbia Show on upcoming tour
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Due to what Colonial Life Arena calls "overwhelming demand" Hootie and the Blowfish have added a third Columbia appearance to their…
Breaking: Lexington Deputies detain suspect for Augusta Road shooting
Lexington County deputies say one person has been detained after a shooting at the 4200 block on Augusta Road this morning.
Vice President Mike Pence to visit Columbia Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence is visiting Columbia on Thursday.
Black History Heritage Ball at Greenview Park
Columbia Parks and Recreation is extending an invitation for the community to celebrate Black History month with a Heritage Ball!
Local students teach lesson in kindness outside the classroom
Students with Lexington - Richland School District 5 are spreading some kindness as a part of a project not found in a book.
Sumter police searching for suspect for stealing ATV's at sports store
[gtxvideo vid='ThCIPBfu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ThCIPBfu.jpg' vtitle='atv theft'] SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter Police Department needs the public help identifying an ATV thief. It happened at Extreme Sports on Wesmark Boulevard. The surveillance video is from January 13th. The suspect entered the back…
The Nickelodeon Theatre gives 2019 Oscar predictions
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The 91st academy academy awards will be handed out this Sunday. The road to the Oscars hasn't been an easy one, with a lot last minute changes. From #OscarsSoWhite, to…
Police: Man who was suspected in road rage incident near I-77 and Bluff Road turns himself in
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have released that the man accused of the shooting that injured a female passenger who was riding with her family has turned himself in.…
Orangeburg deputies "aggressively" searching for persons of interest in series of burglaries
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a person of interest they say is may be connected to a series of home and car break in's throughout the county.
Local elementary held conference to show young male students on how to be "Gentlemen for a Day"
At Greenview Elementary School this morning, students took part in the "Gentleman for a Day Leadership Conference".
Police still searching for 25-year-old Charles Touhey after road rage shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- One Midlands family on a normal drive had it turn into a scary situation when another driver on the road started shooting. The victim is still being treated…
The Hootie and the Blowfish frontman, Darius Rucker being honored for his work with children
Darius Rucker is being recognized for his work on behalf of children.
QM group expanding new jobs to Orangeburg County
Looking for a job? New jobs are heading to Orangeburg County
Midlands Tech "History Day" introduces free art exhibit dedicated to forgotten children of slavery
In honor of Black History Month, Midlands Technical College invited alumni of the historic Harbison Institute to preview local art exhibit dedicated to the forgotten children of slavery.
Recruiting Solutions to host job fair tomorrow
On Thursday, February 21, Recruiting Solutions will be hosting a job fair to fill industrial, office professional and information technology positions in Columbia, South Carolina in addition to manufacturing jobs in Camden, SC.
McMaster discussing education reform at the State House
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Coroner: Man struck, killed while walking in roadway
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Lexington Co. Coroner's Office says a man died after being hit by a car in Cayce Tuesday night. Coroner Margaret Fisher says Terry Sparks, 58, was walking in the roadway on Old Frink St. when he…
Columbia Police release surveillance image of road rage shooting suspect
Columbia Police have released this surveillance image of a suspect accused of a road rage shooting on Bluff Road near I-77 Tuesday.
