CFD: Forest Drive to reopen soon after a cut gas line blocks roadways
Columbia Fire Dept. officials say Forest Dr. will reopen soon after a natural gas line was cut around 8 today.
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Lexington 2 annual teacher recruitment fair
Lexington S.C. (WOLO)- Lexington 2 is looking to hiring more teachers for the school district. Saturday, February 2nd the district…
Man accused of repeatedly punching woman in the face is arrested
A suspect accused of repeatedly punching a woman in the face during an alleged assault downtown Columbia has been arrested in Georgia.
Lexington Police Department accepting Spring 2019 applicants for Citizen's Police Academy
The Lexington Police Department is currently seeking applicants for their upcoming Citizen's Police Academy.
Items displaced Allen Benedict Court Apartment residents desperately need
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It has been a week since two bodies were found in Allen Benedict Apartments and more than 400 residents displaced from their homes. The incident has made…
SC House Speaker propose new bill that helps improve education in the state and benefit teachers
House Speaker Jay Lucas proposed a bill to improve the education in South Carolina.
Low magnitude earthquake reported in Fairfield County
A low 2.5 magnitude earthquake was reported in Fairfield County on Thursday morning.
Third burglary suspect arrested in connection to a December 2018 burglary
Orangeburg County deputies have arrested a third suspect in connection with a December 2018 burglary in Cope.
Columbia police officer credited with saving crash-victim's life
[gtxvideo vid='M0uf6eFu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M0uf6eFu.jpg' vtitle='poage officer'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook is commending one of his officer's life saving action. Holbrook says Cpl. Justin Poage responded to a collision Saturday morning where a man on a motorcycle…
City councilman calls for resignations in wake of Allen-Benedict evacuation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- City Councilman Moe Baddourah is proposing a special city council meeting on the Allen Benedict evacuations. In an e-mail, Baddourah says,".. personally, and after very careful consideration, I believe a resignation or resignations are in order, including…
Columbia Housing Authority moves 411 residents to temporary housing
[gtxvideo vid='nKbw4J9P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nKbw4J9P.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Housing Authority moves 411 residents to temporary'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Developing, The Columbia Housing authority released a statement regarding the evacuation of residents from Allen Benedict Court. It has been more than a week since two people…
SCEMD reports 2.5 magnitude earthquake
FAIRFIELD COUNTY S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Emergency Management Division reports that a 2.5 magnitude earthquake moved through Fairfield County around 4:03 this morning. SCEMD has not reported any…
Richland deputies search for Pitt Stop robbery suspect
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them identify a man suspected of robbing a Two Notch Road Pitt Stop
Richland Co. authorities search for suspect accused in Exxon robbery
RCSD is hoping you can help them find a man suspected of robbing the Exxon on Rabon Road. Take a good look and see if you recognize this man.
Protests at the Statehouse to show resistance against Venezuelan president dictatorship efforts
Protest happened on Wednesday at the Statehouse of protesters who stand against the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks to students at Columbia College during organizing campaign event
While Sen. Elizabeth Warren has not announced her official bid to run for President in 2020 she spoke to students at Columbia College Wednesday during her organizing event.
Gov. Henry McMaster delivers first state of the state address as elected governor
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster stood before legislators Wednesday night at the state house for his first address as elected Governor. McMaster raved about the successes the state has seen since he's…
Ex-SC corrections officer accused of stabbing inmate multiple times, FBI says
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents have arrested a former correctional officer accused of using a knife or "shank" to stab an inmate multiple times at Kirkland Correctional Institute.
People in Denmark, SC have stopped drinking brown, foul smelling city water the Mayor says is safe
[gtxvideo vid='UGMTaH2Q' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UGMTaH2Q.jpg' vtitle='WATER CONCERNS'] DENMARK, SC (WOLO) - People who live in a Bamberg County say they are dealing with brown-tinted drinking water that smells foul and is filled with sediment. The Charleston Post and Courier reported that many…
SC Attorney General says Marijuana is "the most dangerous drug"
[gtxvideo vid='kztbKq3A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kztbKq3A.jpg' vtitle='MED MARIJUANA'] Medical Cannabis is up for discussion once again at the Statehouse. Last year the Compassionate Care Act bill passed through committees but ran out of time before being brought to the floor in both chambers. Now,…
School choice supporters rally at the Convention Center for National School Choice Week
Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers rally in support of school choice at the Metropolitan Convention Center on Wednesday.
Live update: Expectations of Governor McMaster's State of the State
[gtxvideo vid='NMyCYp0I' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NMyCYp0I.jpg' vtitle='Live update: Expectations of Governor McMaster's State of th'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his first State of the State address as a full term elected governor of South Carolina. ABC Columbia's Alexis Frazier is…
Coroner released autopsy results of doctor's wife found dead in Lexington home
Lexington County Coroner released the results of an autopsy performed on Vanessa Biery.
Orangeburg deputies investigating suspicious car crash where driver was found with a gunshot wound
Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies are investigation a suspicious car crash where the driver appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound.
Man wanted for robbery of Exxon gas station on Rabon Road, Richland County deputies say
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for robbery.
