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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…

Senator Cory Booker Speaks at MLK Day event in SC

[gtxvideo vid='ec7tDGN0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ec7tDGN0.jpg' vtitle='Senator Cory Booker Speaks at MLK Day in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hundreds of people joined together Monday to take part in the annual King Day at the Dome event at the State House. The event honors…

Suspect in Fatal Shooting Behind Bars: Columbia Police

[gtxvideo vid='0RjoMBy4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0RjoMBy4.jpg' vtitle='Suspect in Fatal Shooting Behind Bars: Columbia Police'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say a suspect in a fatal shooting over the weekend is being held at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. 33 year old Roderick Cornelius…

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at SC State House 'MLK Rally'

[gtxvideo vid='QlL3aXQt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QlL3aXQt.jpg' vtitle='Senator Bernie Sanders at SC State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Among the hundreds of attendees at the 2019 Annual King Day at the Dome Monday, were politicians, ready to speak to the crowd at the State House.…

A look at King Day at the Dome -Live at the State House

[gtxvideo vid='hjYObeWK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hjYObeWK.jpg' vtitle='A look at Kind Day at the Dome -Live'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Hundreds are gathering at the South Carolina State House Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual 'King Day at the Dome' event draws…

MLK Day: King Day at the Dome rally

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina State House on Martin Luther King Day for the South Carolina chapter of the NAACP 'King Day at the Dome'. This year's event began with a prayer service at Zion Baptist…

Annual King Day at the Dome

If you are looking for somewhere to go to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, why not take the family out to the annual King Day at the Dome.

Elizabeth Warren planning 1st trip to South Carolina

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is making her first trip to early voting South Carolina since launching her exploratory bid for a possible 2020 presidential run. Warren's organization tells The Associated Press on Sunday that she is planning to visit Columbia on Wednesday…

Victim identified in Columbia apartment shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts  has released the identity of a man who died after a shooting incident Saturday morning. Darren D. Calhoun,29, died at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital from a gunshot wound to the upper body, according to…

Man arrested in domestic-related fatal shooting in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly domestic-related shooting.  Roderick Cornelius, 33, has been charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime & Possession of a Firearm by…

Lunar Eclipse Sunday: what you need to know

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A lunar eclipse will take place Sunday night. ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist, John Farley, explains what you need to know. The Lunar Eclipse starts at 10:34 pm. It will be total from 11:41 pm to 12:43…

Pig dropped off Lexington Animal Control

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies are hoping you recognize this missing porker. Investigators say someone left a pig in the parking lot of Lexington County Animal Services. If you recognize this swine…

Bernie Sanders coming to Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- King Day at the Dome typically draws presidential candidates and this year is no exception. We already knew New Jersey Sen. Corey Booker would take place. Saturday a spokesperson…

Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting

Columbia, S.C., (WOLO)-- Columbia police began Saturday investigating a fatal shooting. Investigators say they responded to North Pointe Estates on Ripplemeyer Ave. around 10am Saturday in response to a domestic related shooting. Police say…

RCSD investigating armed robbery

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say they responded to a report of an armed robbery on Zimalcrest Dr. Saturday afternoon . Deputies were at the Grove apartments investigating. No reports of any injuries or details surrounding the incident. ABC…

Mayor Benjamin to deliver 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,…

Get your crime fighting on! Batman, Superman invade Columbia

script src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/4DmWzRSi-XSbotlye.js"></script> COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)-- From Batman to The Hulk, Super Heroes are invading Columbia. The Hall of Heroes BlockBuster Exhibit opens Sat., Jan. 19th at the South Carolina State Museum. ABC Columbia's Curtis Wilson spoke with Jared Glover from…

New jobs coming to Richland County

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)-- 25 new jobs are coming to Richland County. The Governor's office says a manufacturing facility is locating to Richland County,  creating the new jobs. According to a release, Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a manufacturer of raw materials…

Arts and Draughts kicks weekend off with creative party

[gtxvideo vid='c8JxhuOJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c8JxhuOJ.jpg' vtitle='ARTS AND DRAUGHTS'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Columbia Museum of Art started its weekend with Columbia's most creative party. Arts and Draughts gives attendees the opportunity to create their own art projects, hear live music and check…

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