Columbia Housing Authority officials give update on former Allen Benedict Court residents
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Program highlights benefits of shared parenting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A shared parenting event at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center shed light on the child benefits of 50-50 custody. Capitol for Kids is part of the *fathers rights movement* and *equal…
Columbia firefighters investigate overnight house fire on Hendrix Street
Columbia Fire Department says it's investigating the cause of an overnight house fire on the 1300 block of Hendrix Street.
SLED, FAPD update search for robbery suspect
FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - A manhunt continues Wednesday for a man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres bank at gunpoint Tuesday (2/5). Wednesday morning the Forest Acres Police Department announced they believe Samuel Neathery is no longer in the…
Columbia council pass motion to support Allen Benedict Court investigation
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia city council has thrown its weight behind an official investigation into why two men died in government housing from carbon monoxide poisoning. Hundreds of people were displaced in the…
Columbia Art Center celebrates African American culture for Black History Month
Columbia Art Center celebrates Black History Month with an art and music series. Click here to find out more.
"Armed and dangerous" Forest Acres bank robbery suspect identified, manhunt continues
FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - A man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres bank at gunpoint Tuesday (2/5) morning has been identified. Forest Acres Police released the above picture of Samuel Neathery, 29. He is considered armed and dangerous. The Florida…
Bank robbery suspect still on the run, one suspect in custody after being shot by officers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A suspect shot and one suspect is still on the loose. Multiple local and state agencies blocked off Forest Drive most of the day, looking for a suspect wanted in…
Lexington County announces new Fire Service chief
The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019.
State House steps covered in shoes in support of cancer patients, survivors
The front steps of the State House was covered in sneakers today.
Orangeburg home invasion suspect arrested in Tennessee
Orangeburg deputies arrested the last suspect for taking part in a home invasion has been captured in Tennessee.
Report is beginning, not end of possible Santee Cooper sale
A consultant's report that South Carolina's state-owned utility has at least three potential buyers who could wipe out its $8 billion debt and slow rate increases brought optimism that the problems with a pair of failed nuclear plants could end better than expected.
Cayce Department of Public Safety seeking identity of vehicle used in auto dealership burglary
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - Investigators with Cayce Department of Public Safely are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the vehicle pictured and/or the whereabouts of a stolen grill.
One suspect in hospital, One sought in bank robbery
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO) -- A manhunt was underway in Forest Acres, most of the day Tuesday, after police say a man and a woman robbed a bank on Forest Drive. Investigators…
All lanes are back open on Railroad Avenue after collision
Lexington Police Department say all lanes at the 300 block of Railroad Avenue are back open after a single vehicle collision this morning.
Lexington man sentenced to 28 years in prison for 2018 fatal shooting
Lexington County deputies say a murder suspect has been sentenced to 28 years in prison after a fatal shooting in 2018.
Fireflies hosting annual job fair, looking to fill 300 positions
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- If you're looking to earn some extra income, The Fireflies are looking to hire 300 seasonal and part-time employees for the 2019 baseball season. Saturday, February…
Lexington hosts 2019 State of the Town address
The town of Lexington hosts their 2019 State of the Town address. Click here to find out what changes are coming in the new year.
Update on Allen Benedict Court investigation
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A deadly gas leak at Allen Benedict Court has prompted Columbia Fire officials to inspect every property owned by Columbia housing. "Keep in mind that we don't normally inspect housing…
BREAKING: Richland County deputies reporting a double shooting on Clarion Road
On Monday, February 4, 2019 around 8:30 p.m., deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a call for a welfare check at the 200 block of Clarion Road.
Richland County deputies search for suspect in Exxon gas station robbery
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for Armed Robbery.
SC doctor riding for research in honor of World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day and one South Carolina doctor is riding for research.
Gas prices drop down to 3 cents in Columbia, still below national average
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - Gas prices have dropped this week to nearly three cents.
Deputies: Suspect wanted for armed robbery at Little Caesars
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for Armed Robbery.
South Carolina lawmaker offers bills for assault survivors
A South Carolina lawmaker says she hopes legislation she's introduced will close loopholes in the state's laws that hinder prosecution of sexual assault crimes.
