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…
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Greg's Groceries program distribute food boxes to families in Orangeburg community
Greg's Groceries were distributed to families in the Orangeburg community after an arrest warrant caught five on Tuesday.
South Carolina capitol city bans electric scooters
South Carolina's capitol city has banned electric scooters for a year while the city studies the operation of companies providing the service.
Suspects caught on camera crashing car into storefront during burglary
Columbia Police are searching for suspects they say rammed their car into the side of a Garners Ferry business in an attempt to steal an ATM and it was all caught on camera.
Special Olympics Torch Run kicks off at State House
[gtxvideo vid='IEBa85FR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IEBa85FR.jpg' vtitle='Special Olympics Torch Run kicks off at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Raising money for our state's bravest athletes one step at a time. The "South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics" kicked off at the…
SC Cooking: Governor names Chef Ambassador
[gtxvideo vid='BLv39qDr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BLv39qDr.jpg' vtitle='Cooking at the State House: Governor names Chef Ambassador'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced his pick for the 20-19 South Carolina Chef Ambassador program. Every year, a Chef Ambassador is selected from the state’s…
Lexington County Woman accused of stabbing family member
A woman is behind bars accused of stabbing a family member after police say the two had a financial dispute
Gervais and Blossom Street Bridges reopen after river search for possible jumper
The search continues for a someone who possibly jumped into the Congaree River.
CPD: Man wanted for stealing packages on Christmas identified
Columbia Police has identified a man wanted for stealing packages from a home on River Drive on Christmas day.
Fuel truck collision and spill causes delay on Monticello Rd.
Columbia Fire officials say traffic will be delayed on Monticello Rd. near I-20, due to fuel truck collision early this morning.
SC Lawmakers push to legalize medical marijuana
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Lawmakers want to legalize marijuana in the Palmetto state by reintroducing what would be the Compassionate Care Act. The bill introduced Tuesday, would legalize cannabis to help people with conditions like…
Richland County launches "Neighborhood Toolkit" program to guide the community through beautification efforts
Richland County Neighborhood Improvement Program guided their "Neighborhood Toolkit" program to help guide the community through beautification efforts throughout their neighborhood.
Crane Creek Greenway project underway to improve landscapes in the community
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Crane Creek Greenway project is underway as city officials asks for community feedback to best improve the Crane Creek community.
SC School Board Association speaks about some legislative priorities in education and funding reform
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Local chicken plant donates 900 headphones to Midlands elementary school
Students at Cayce Elementary School received a large donation of 900 headphones from House of Raeford chicken plant in West Columbia.
Pedestrian identified in fatal crash
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Governor McMaster outlines executive budget
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday morning Gov. Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget for 2019 One major item that will make taxpayers happy is the $200 million in rebates that he says will…
Richland fire officials find the cause of the Chatsworth Rd. fire
Richland Co. Fire Marshal officials say they found the cause of a house fire on Chatsworth Rd. that happened on Monday.
North Lake Drive and Sunset Blvd. back open after collision
Lexington Police say traffic lanes in the intersection of North Lake Drive/SC-6 and Sunset Blvd./US-378 are back open.
Gibson Rd. and Roberts St. early morning accident cleared from roadway
Lexington Police say the intersection of Gibson Rd. and Roberts St. is causing traffic congestion this morning.
West Columbia has new uses for old Christmas trees
Today is the last day to take that old Christmas tree and put it to new use with the help of the City of West Columbia and The South Carolina Department of Natural resources.
Annual King Day march and rally at South Carolina State House
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Chapter of the NAACP will be honoring the birthday of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther…
Richland School District One hosting Magnet information sessions
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Richland School District one is hosting a series of information sessions for parents who are interested in the District's new magnet programs for 2019-2020. According to District One officials, the district offers offers a Spanish and Chinese Language…
Search for bank fraud suspect ongoing
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a woman suspected of trying to use a card stolen from a car last week.
March Madness could mean a slam dunk for Columbia businesses
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia is about to get a huge assist with the economy thanks to a lay-up from the NCAA. March Madness is heading to the Palmetto state in just two months.…
