Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO, AP)--Richland County is on its way to banning single use plastic bags. Councilman Jim Manning confirms that at Tuesday night's county council meeting the council gave the ordinance initial approval. Instead of plastic bags stores would…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) ---A local coalition is making it their mission to help low income residents, and those who are homeless, to get free clinical medical care for their furry family members.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina's Student Government body is responding to news that Governor Henry McMaster wants to have a vote Friday on the school’s new President. A member of the USC Board of Trustees,…
A social justice group is rallying at the State House today, which marks four years since the confederate flag was taken down.
Lexington Police say they've arrested a suspect accused of causing a collision while under the influence Tuesday.
People in one Columbia neighborhood are celebrating a withdrawal of a request for a proposed massage parlor on North Beltline Boulevard.
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Sheriff's Department says two people are facing drug charges after they were pulled over during a routine traffic stop. Authorities say the two were speeding…
An intersection with a dangerous past got a major upgrade today, aiming to keep people safe while crossing the street.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A Georgia man who deputies arrested on July 7 for accusations of having sex with a 13-year-old and throwing her from a car during a chase after deputies tried to approach the pair in a vacant…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --At the end of the week, there may be a vote on a new President at the University of South Carolina. A member of the USC Board of Trustees says…
Dozens of students dedicated several hours Tuesday to help a local food bank with organizing and packaging food to be distributed.
On Tuesday, University of South Carolina Athletics Director, Ray Tanner, announced that no changes will be made to alcohol sales policies at Williams-Brice Stadium for the 2019 season.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Ready for take off? The South Carolina State Museum is launching Space Week, July 20 through July 28, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Museum officials say the week long event includes…
CPD investigating overnight shooting a Embassy Suites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) ---- The summer is suppose to be a time full of fun in the sun, but hunger and the need for a good meal doesn't get a summer…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- USC Trustee Charles Williams tells ABC Columbia News Governor Henry McMaster has requested and received a vote on former USC presidential candidate Robert Caslen. Williams called the demand, "terrible" and does…
Columbia Police say Devine Street at Fort Jackson Boulevard is back open today after a multiple vehicle collision.
Columbia Fire Department says a vehicle crashed through a house at the 1200 block of Metze Road late Monday night.
A new vision for five points could have an impact on the bar scene.
NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) --- Check your tickets! You may have a winning lottery ticket in your pocket worth thousands of dollars and not even know it. Officials with the South Carolina Education Lottery say someone…
The Senate Education Committee listened to dozens of teachers voice their concerns about the state of education in South Carolina.
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident in Northeast Columbia that happened on Friday.
A 38-year-old woman was last seeing leaving her driveway and authorities need your help locating her.
A 44-year-old Gilbert man is accused of kidnapping two victims and forcing them to drive to an ATM after deputies say an argument about money escalated.
