Fmr. Solicitor Dan Johnson pleads guilty to wire fraud
The former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson walked into the federal courthouse on Tuesday to plead guilty, to just one charge.
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1 person killed in shooting at apartment complex near Two Notch
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting on Carnegie Street Tuesday (2/26) night. It happened at the Arrington Place apartments Tuesday evening. Witnesses told police a verbal…
Project Lifesaver helps bring loved ones back home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- More than 16 agencies in South Carolina are helping bring loved ones home. They are a part of Project LifeSaver which is an international program that has helped more…
USC Law School dedicates new courtyard to former law school alumnus, philanthropist
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor were on hand at University of South Carolina Law School Tuesday afternoon for the dedication of a new courtyard.
Kershaw County deputies searching for missing 16 year old girl
Kershaw County deputies are searching for a missing 16-year old female from Kershaw.
Aiken County business owner arrested, accused of evading over $100k in sales tax
An Aiken County business owner was arrested by South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents after evading his ales taxes.
Richland County to hold meeting on proposed Lower Richland Blvd widening
Columbia, S.C (WOLO)-- Richland County residents interested in the proposed widening of Lower Richland Boulevard will have a chance to get information at a meeting. Richland County officials are holding an open-house format, to include informational displays. According to officials, residents…
Harvest Hope announces first female board chair
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday Harvest Hope announced it has elected its first female board chair. The food bank announced that Bank of America Assistant Vice President Erinn Rowe will take over the position. Harvest Hope began its mission back in…
Deputies searching for missing man
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. Deputies are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Alex Williams, 43, was last seen at his care facility on Hardscrabble Rd. on the night of February 23rd. He is 5'5" and weighs approximately 175…
Dominion Energy to host Q&A session for Customers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dominion Energy has announced it will host a community wide event in Columbia to answer questions related to the merger with SCE&G. According to Dominion officials, customers can speak directly with Dominion Energy representatives and…
Dabo Swinney addresses state lawmakers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- State lawmakers had a special visitor Tuesday afternoon. Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed a joint session of the house and senate. The legislature recognized Clemson's second national championship…
Residents report strange odor in NE Richland Co.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Some folks in Northeast Richland County awoke to a strange odor Tuesday morning. The Columbia Fire Department says they received several calls. A spokesperson for the department says with the wind blowing the way it was…
Teen charged with attempted murder in stabbing incident, victim in critical condition
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a 15 year old detained following a stabbing incident Monday at AC Flora High School is charged with attempted murder.
Third burglary suspect connected to a police chase in Newberry is arrested
Newberry County deputies say the third burglary suspect involved in a police chase last week has been arrested.
Former USC student missing, following boat crash in Beaufort
Beaufort S.C. (WOLO)- A former student at the University of South Carolina, has been reported missing following a boat wreck early Sunday morning. National Center For…
City of Columbia partners with AARP for 'Frauds and Scams' workshop for seniors
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you interested in protecting your private information from identity thieves? The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with AARP for a series of free workshops on topics including frauds and scams, financial literacy and more. The…
Community meeting on Education Reform Bill
The Education Reform Bill is quickly making its way through House Education committee.
Housing crisis continue in Columbia, displaced residents struggling to find new homes
[gtxvideo vid='YjA2fSbf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YjA2fSbf.jpg' vtitle='CHA Troubles'] COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Amid mounting concerns of neglect, the Columbia housing authority responds to those questions. As still more than half of the people forced from their homes after a deadly gas leak still don't have a…
Listeria concerns leads to voluntary recall of food sold in SC
Miami, FL. (AP) --- A company out of Florida has issued a voluntary recall of a product that may be in cabinets. The Marketside brand green beans and butternut squash have been pulled after concerns over possible Listeria contamination. The…
Riverbanks Zoo reveals names of lion cubs
The Riverbanks Zoo reveals the names of the two new lion cubs that you voted on.
Sumter deputies searching for man missing since January
The Sumter County deputies are seeking information on the whereabouts of a man who has been missing since January 23.
Clemson's head coach, Dabo Swinney to address SC lawmakers on Tuesday
Clemson head coach, Dabo Swinney will address lawmakers at the State House on Tuesday.
Richland County approves to reviving "Richland Renaissance" project
The Richland Renaissance Project is back on, albeit in a scaled back form.
Controversy surrounds 5th grade field trip to a cotton field
[gtxvideo vid='LrNgY97j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LrNgY97j.jpg' vtitle='Field Trip Controversy'] ROCK HILL, SC (WOLO, WSOC) - There's controversy surrounding an annual 5th grade field trip to a cotton field because some say it's insensitive to the history of slavery. For the past 15 years,…
Update: RCSD says 15 year old being held in connection to stabbing at A.C. Flora HS
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Richland County Deputies say they are investigating a stabbing incident at A.C. Flora High School. According to deputies, they responded to the incident at the school, around Noon, involving a student that was injured. Deputies say two female…
