Teachers take over the State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Teachers from all over the state came to Columbia to find their teacher voices and put them into action. "They have been very receptive to listen to the teachers, and…
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Congaree National Park reopens after government shutdown ends
The Congaree National Park in Hopkins is now open after the government shutdown has come to an end.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in Pitt Stop armed robbery
Lexington County deputies arrested a man in connection of a Pitt Stop robbery off Augusta Road on Jan. 11 around 7:20 p.m.
Irmo police conducting safety checkpoints on Wednesday
The Irmo Police Department will be conducting a Public Safety Checkpoint and increased patrols within the Town of Irmo on Broad River Road, Columbiana Drive, and Lake Murray Boulevard on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
2019 Five Points St Patrick's Day festival lineup announced
The annual Five Points St. Patrick's Day festival is around the corner and the band lineup was announced.
Camden Police arrest individuals suspected of using gas pump skimmers
Kershaw County dispatched received a call on Jan. 26 around 3 a.m. from a concerned citizen in regards to suspicious individuals at gas pumps on 715 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Camden.
Drawdown Period ends, refilling of Lake Murray to raise water levels
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)---Lake levels will soon change at Lake Murray. According to officials with SCE&G, they will begin refilling Lake Murray as the scheduled drawdown period ends. Officials say on Friday, February 1, the lake level will slowly rise and is…
Teacher rally at the State House
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin set to give 'State of City' address
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced his plans to deliver the State of the City address. The Mayor will outline his plans for the new year in the address on January 29, 2019. WHO: Mayor Steve Benjamin,…
Pedestrian struck, killed in officer-involved traffic accident on Millwood Avenue identified
Columbia Police Department say all lanes on the 2500 block of Millwood Avenue are blocked this morning with reported injuries.
Competitiveness report released
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- With the Midlands continually growing and more jobs coming into the region each year, local leaders release a report showing where Columbia stacks up in comparison to other…
Students at Pelion Middle School raised $1,000 for St. Jude Hospital
Students at Pelion Middle School raised a generous donation of $1,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Class-Action Lawsuit brought against Columbia Housing Authority Living Conditions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- More than 400 people displaced from their home and now the Columbia Housing Authority is facing a class-action lawsuit. It means that residents who say they have been dealing…
Survey: Columbia ranks one of the worst football towns
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South Carolina pizza deliveryman of 20 years killed on job
Authorities say a pizza delivery driver has been shot and killed while working in South Carolina.
Deputies: Sumter man charged with sexually assaulting a minor
A Sumter man has been charged with sexual assaulting a eight-year-old minor.
Richland County deputies searching for five burglary suspects who robbed used car dealer
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is requesting the community's help is indentifying five suspects wanted for burglary.
Deputies: Sumter man fakes kidnapping to blackmail his mother for $130
A Sumter man is charged with blackmailing his own mother.
Road Closure in Richland County
[gtxvideo vid='LDgo1Jtj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LDgo1Jtj.jpg' vtitle='Road Closure in Richland County'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If your commute takes you on Edgewater Drive, you need to be aware of a road closure. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the road to repair substantial…
Lawsuit filed against Columbia Housing Authority
Columbia Housing Authority is being sued in a class action lawsuit, after two people died inside of Allen-Benedict Court Apartments.
Overnight fire at Delta Motel on Augusta Road near I-26
West Columbia Fire Department says they're still working to extinguish a fire at the Delta Motel on Augusta Road near I-26 this morning.
Midlands Church feeds Allen Benedict Residents
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- After gas leaks were found and two people died inside Allen Benedict Court Apartments, more than 400 residents now have no place to call home. A local church heard the…
Puppy survives being shot in the head with an arrow
Authorities say a 5-month-old puppy survived after showing up on its owner’s porch in South Carolina with an arrow through its head. Calhoun County deputies say the owner let the dog out of…
2 shot, 1 injured after shooting in Springdale
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Springdale Police are investigating a shooting that sent three people to the hospital Sunday night. Police chief Coronet tells ABC Columbia news that the shooting stemmed from an…
Two wounded in shooting outside Lexington Co. convenience store
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating after two people were shot outside of a Lexington county convenience store Sunday night. Both shooting victims hare recovering in the hospital. Deputies say their injuries are not life-threatening. The shooting happened just before 7:30p.m. in…
