Broad River Rd. is back open after an early morning accident
Highway Patrol says the roadways on Broad River Rd. & Outlet Pointe Blvd. are blocked after an early morning accident.
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Bus driver hailed hero after rescuing more than 30 kids from burning bus
[gtxvideo vid='WQyBQHk7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WQyBQHk7.jpg' vtitle='BUS ACCIDENT'] Darlington, SC. (WPDE) ---A car slammed into the back of a stopped school bus Tuesday morning in in the Pee Dee, caught fire and spread the flames to the bus. Authorities say the driver of…
Forum held on election reform and restoring voter trust
[gtxvideo vid='m6tpqi19' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m6tpqi19.jpg' vtitle='ELECTION FORUM'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Electors increasingly question whether their votes matter leaving politicians wondering how to restore public confidence in elections. The Richland Library held a forum on election reform tonight to give residents the…
Lexington deputies searching for two men accused of breaking into a home, stealing money and jewelry
The Lexington Sheriff's Department is searching for twp suspects accused of breaking into a woman's home and stealing from her safe.
Residents displaced from gas leak at housing complex living hotel to hotel
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of people living hotel to hotel after being forced out of their homes last Friday (Jan.18th). Allen Benedict housing complex is still closed off to residents after two bodies and…
Orangeburg woman charged with assault and battery of a high aggravated nature
Orangeburg woman has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, a charge that carries up to 20 years in prison.
Two suspects arrested with deadly shooting of two men, Orangeburg officials say
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of two men in December 2018.
Sen. Bernie Sanders visits HBCU Benedict College
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Senator Bernie Sanders visited Benedict College and answered questions from many college students. During his visit, Sanders spoke about many hot button topics, from ending the government shut…
Business leaders sit down with legislators for building forum
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce met for a legislative forum to help promote businesses on the state and federal level.
Soldier remains found in the Netherlands traces man back to Newberry after 70 years
A Midlands family finally has closure after a man went missing in war nearly 70 years ago.
Gas prices on the rise in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You may have seen gas prices inch downward over the new year, but prices at the pump are once again rising. According to Gas Buddy, prices in the midlands are now 6.2 cents higher than last week. Drivers…
You can see the Oscars in February on ABC Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='I0QfXGIv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I0QfXGIv.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2019_01_22_05_22_27'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (ABC NEWS)-- We are gearing up for the Oscars right here on ABC Columbia. The Oscar nominations were announced this morning and ABC carried the exciting moment live. Kumail Nanjiani and Tracee Ellis…
Proposal for SLED to investigation all officer-involved shootings in SC
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Deputies: 4 people connected to armed robbery on Zimalcrest Drive arrested
Richland Co. deputies have arrested 4 people connected to an armed robbery on Zimalcrest Dr. on Saturday, Jan. 19th.
Fit 413 talks about community event and new gym
Fit413 talks community event and renovated gym. Opportunity to win Pitt seats for Nascar All Star race.
Bernie Sanders to visit with students at Benedict College
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will be in Columbia to meet with students at Benedict College. Sanders will visit the college for an event called "A conversation with students." Sanders will speak Tuesday afternoon at the David…
CPD investigate armed robbery at Dollar General on Beltline Blvd.
Columbia Police say they're investigating an armed robbery at a Dollar General store on 619 Beltline Blvd. on Monday.
New proposal could require state police to investigate officer involved shootings
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Hundreds honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at MLK park
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Today people in the Midlands paused to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of people came out to MLK park to celebrate his life and legacy. "This serves as an…
Columbia police search for man suspected of going on shopping spree with stolen card
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department is asking the public for help identifying this man accused of stealing a credit card. Authorities say the man pictured here is suspected of using that card at several business to make…
King Day At The Dome brings 2020 Presidential Hopefuls to Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='y66RztHr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y66RztHr.jpg' vtitle='KING DAY'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- King Day at the Dome gained national attention with possible presidential candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vermont, and Sen. Corey Booker, D-New Jersey, as speakers during the rally. Mayor Benjamin said in…
American Red Cross is asking for help with blood donations this winter season
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations this winter season.
Enrollment Freeze at Chapin and Lake Murray Elementary in District Five
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are planning on sending your child to Chapin or Lake Murray Elementary, you need to be aware of an enrollment freeze impacting 'new' students. According to a release from Lexington Richland District Five, the freeze…
City of Columbia and SCE&G to hold public forum on upcoming tree trimming
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get more information about the City of Columbia and SCE&G's tree trimming project, mark your calendar. The City announced it will host a public education forum for anyone interested in discusssing the…
Police: Bluff Rd. Crash being investigated as DUI
[gtxvideo vid='i5vd6hbz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/i5vd6hbz.jpg' vtitle='Police: Bluff Rd. Crash being investigated as DUI'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they have arrested a man suspected of DUI after a weekend accident near Bluff Road and I-77. Investigators say 34-year-old Kenneth Smith hit two…
