New details released in deaths of transport van drowning victims
New details have been released giving more specifics on the timeline of events in the deaths of two woman who drowned in a Horry County transport van.
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South Carolina Department of Corrections staffer arrested on forgery charges
A South Carolina Department of Corrections staffer was arrested by Richland County Sheriff's Department on Monday for charges of forgery and false pretenses.
Deputies seeking public's help of a armed robbery at Dollar General
Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking help from the public in identifying two armed men who robbed Family Dollar.
City officials address evacuation and deaths at Allen Benedict Court Apartments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): The Fire and Police departments made the decision to evacuate everyone from the Allen Benedict Apartments until further notice because of gas leak concerns. Many residents were unsure of where exactly…
Mayor Benjamin: "This property should be closed"
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin said the third oldest public housing property in the nation is temporarily closed due to the presence of carbon monoxide.
Harden Street back open after possible gas leak at Allen Benedict Court
Columbia Fire Dept. says Harden St. is back open after a possible gas leak at Allen Benedict Court apartment complex.
3 of the Americans killed in bomb blast in northern Syria identified
(ABC News)- The Pentagon has identified three of the four Americans killed in a bomb blast in Syria on Wednesday, the deadliest day for American forces in Syria since they entered the country in 2015. Three other Americans were injured…
Donate to local food pantries to help families impacted by shutdown
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Of course you can always donate to your local food bank year round, but right now those food banks can especially use your help so…
TSA report contradicts claims of extraordinarily long wait times during government shutdown
(WOLO) - Contrary to previous reports of long security checkpoint wait times during the government shutdown, the TSA has released its report debunking accounts of travel woes. According to TSA's "Checkpoint Operations Statement" for Wednesday (1/17), the average wait time…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Midlands
Click hear to see the different ways you can honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. around the Midlands
Hearts for Inmates organization rally for policy change for incarcerated inmates
Hearts for Inmates rallied at the State House to call for action of policy changes that affect people of color, including expanding parole eligibility for no-parole offenses.
Two men charged with drug and weapon charges now face burglary charges, Orangeburg officials say
Two men already facing drug and weapon related charges are now charged with burglary, Orangeburg deputies say.
Flu activity in SC steadily increasing for the third week, SCDHEC officials say
The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced that flu activity in South Carolina is widespread in the state for the third week in a row.
Lexington searches for couple accused of stealing from area Walmart
Take a good look! Do you recognize the two people picture here? If so, authorities would like to speak with you as they continue to search for two suspects accused of stealing from an area Walmart.
Lexington looking for woman accused of stealing hundreds of dollars in meat
The town of Lexington is hoping you can help them identify a woman accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of meat from an area business.
SC inmates to get tablets for movies, calling
South Carolina officials hope they can combat the dangers of illegal cellphones behind bars by giving inmates a different technological device.
SNAP recipients urged to budget as shutdown lingers on
[gtxvideo vid='VbohvFgQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VbohvFgQ.jpg' vtitle='SNAP receipents'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolinian who receive funding from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will receive their February benefits early. State officials are cautioning recipients as the early allotment doesn't mean that additional funds…
Harvest Hope pitching in to federal workers at CAE airport
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Comet to host community learning session
The Comet Transit System wants to hear your thoughts on how they can make their service more effective for the public.
Man arrested for crashing into a Waffle House in Cayce after police chase
Lexington Co. deputies have arrested a man who's accused of crashing into a Waffle House in Cayce this morning.
Overturned truck causing delays on I-26 at mile marker 163
S.C. Highway Patrol troopers say an overturned truck is causing delays on I-26 East bound this morning with one lane blocked.
Duo charged in connection to deadly Richland County shooting
A teenager and 22 year old are behind bars tonight accused in connection with a deadly shooting in Richland County
Midlands food bank helping out federal workers
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands food back is working to give relief to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. "If you're struggling to make ends meet, this is a big deal," Mary…
Orangeburg deputies arrest 5 people on multiple charges for drugs and weapons
Five people have been arrested on multiple drug charges when investigators attempted to serve a warrant on one individual says Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.
End of an era: Hip Wa Zee in Five Points closing their doors after two decades
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It’s an end of an era in the Five Points shopping district. Many of the local brick and mortar shops in the area are being bought out by Campus…
