Hearing impaired man identified as victim of fatal pedestrian vs train collision on Lois Lane and Chapel Road
Lexington County deputies say a pedestrian was killed this morning after being struck by a train and it's under investigation.
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Man wanted for stealing guns and tools from Swansea home
Lexington County deputies need your help to find a suspect accused of robbing from a home in Swansea on March 18.
Enjoy March Madness for free at Fan Fest
No ticket for the NCCA Tournament games? No problem. A family friendly event is providing the March Madness experience for free in the soda city.
Bill to lure Carolina Panthers HQ to SC advances
The bill to lure the Carolina Panthers to move its headquarters and practice facility to South Carolina remains on its fast track through legislature.
Presidential hopeful O'Rourke has sights set on Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Fresh off of raising more than 6 million dollars in one day, one of the rising stars of the Democratic party will be in Columbia Friday March 22, 2019.…
Lexington District One moves ahead with relocation plans
[gtxvideo vid='QNRJOX0u' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QNRJOX0u.jpg' vtitle='Lex1SchoolReloc'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington School District One is moving ahead with its plan to move Lexington Middle School. At its school board meeting last night the board voted to acquire four piece of land that…
Governor calls SC a top sporting event hot spot
[gtxvideo vid='w4fbIdR4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w4fbIdR4.jpg' vtitle='SC SPORT EVENT HOTSPOT'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Columbia visitors bureau says the NCAA tournament is expected to bring more than 25 thousand people to the Midlands. ABC Columbia news had a chance to catch up with…
$550 million up for grabs tonight in Powerball lottery
If you are feeling lucky, today is the day to get your lottery ticket!
Study: Columbia ranks 14th as one of the fattest cities in America
According to a study released by Wallethub, the Captiol City is the 14th fattest in the country.
37k in attendance for the 2019 St. Patrick's Day festival in Five Points
The Five Points Association released attendance numbers from this year's Saint Patrick's Day festival.
Senate Leader: Let SC gov sell state-owned utility
The leader of the South Carolina Senate says the governor should be able to negotiate the sale of a state-owned utility.
Mallard apartments owner in court months after residents forced to evacuate
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Capital City Hoop & Music Festival just in time for tourney fans
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- This weekend thousands of basketball fans will be in town for the NCAA tournament, and they'll be able to enjoy a variety of musical acts while they are out and about as well. More than a…
Food box giveaway for Allen Benedict Court evacuees at Save-A-Lot store
Foodshare is doing a foodbox giveaway event for Allen-Benedict Court Apartment evacuees at the Save-A-Lot grocery store today.
'Fill the Boot' Campaign kicks off for City Firefighters
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Grab some change and get ready to Fill the Boot. The Columbia Fire Department is kicking off the ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Greater South Carolina District. Firefighters will be out at…
Columbia Police helping secure the NCAA tournament by increasing presence
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The NCAA tournament could be bringing a lot of madness to the capitol city this weekend and city officials say they're prepared for it. The court is set for some of the best teams in the country to ball…
Richland School District 1 addresses safety and security to parents at information session
Richland School District One officials met tonight as part of a school safety and security parent information session.
Presidential hopeful Cory Booker set on his third return to SC this weekend
Cory Booker will return to South Carolina on Saturday, March 23 for his third visit since announcing his candidacy for president in February.
Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office investigating shooting incident
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that left one man injured.
Massachusetts Rep meets with SC veterans at round table discussion
In our vote 2020 coverage another potential Democratic presidential candidate was in the Midlands today.
NCAA need to know tips
The Columbia Visitors Bureau is also providing some helpful tips ahead of this week's games.
CHA appeals to area Landlords for help relocating Allen Benedict residents
Two months after hundreds of residents were forced to leave the now shut down Allen Benedict Court apartments, The Columbia Housing Authority is appealing to area Landlords.
Attempted murder suspect wanted after weekend shooting in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - An Orangeburg man is wanted for attempted murder after a shooting last weekend in Orangeburg. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, Bobby Miller,…
Allen University, Wofford College get grants toward tobacco free campus
Two college campuses here in South Carolina are one step closer to eliminating smoking of any kind on school property.
Deputies: 14-year-old student arrested for carrying gun at local middle school
The Richland County Sheriff says they have arrested a 14-year-old student for carrying a weapon on school grounds at Kelly Mill Middle School on March 19.
