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.
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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…
Grandby Park remains closed after rabid coyote found
A Midlands park remains closed after authorities say they found a rabid coyote.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for man missing since last week
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in locating a man missing last week.
"Armed and dangerous" suspect accused of shooting man during argument, deputies say
The Columbia Police Department says that investigators have identified a suspect accused of shooting at a man after an argument on a heavily traveled roadway.
Deputies: 15-year-old teen accused of shooting at Richland County deputies
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a 15-year-old charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of use of a weapon during a violent crime.
Fatal Mistake: Samantha Josephson's parents speak exclusively with ABC
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Highway Patrol investigate hit and run on pedestrian at Platt Springs Road
Highway Patrol says they are investigating a hit and run incident on Platt Springs Road near McCartha Road this morning.
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen at Harbison Boulevard store
Columbia Police say they need your help to find two suspects wanted for an armed robbery of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
Lexington man armed with shotgun arrested after encounter with deputies
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A 61-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an encounter with Lexington county deputies. James William Level, of Lexington, is being charged with pointing a firearm at a person and second degree assault and battery. Deputies say…
Lexington deputies involved in shooting with armed,barricaded man
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County deputies were involved in a shooting incident Saturday night with a man who barricaded himself inside a home with a shotgun after a civil dispute. The incident happened in the 100 block of Mooring Lane.…
Spartanburg man charged after child dies in burning car after chase
SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO)- Agents of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division Saturday arrested a Spartanburg man in connection with the death of a child found in a burned vehicle. Imhotep Osiris Norman, 26,…
Five Points Safety Meeting to be held Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah and Police Chief Skip Holbrook will hold a community meeting on safety issues facing Five Points. It will also include discussion on safety in the surrounding neighborhoods. The meeting is set for Tuesday,…
