Hundreds honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at MLK park
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Today people in the Midlands paused to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of people came out to MLK park to celebrate his life and legacy. "This serves as an…
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Columbia police search for man suspected of going on shopping spree with stolen card
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department is asking the public for help identifying this man accused of stealing a credit card. Authorities say the man pictured here is suspected of using that card at several business to make…
King Day At The Dome brings 2020 Presidential Hopefuls to Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='y66RztHr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y66RztHr.jpg' vtitle='KING DAY'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- King Day at the Dome gained national attention with possible presidential candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vermont, and Sen. Corey Booker, D-New Jersey, as speakers during the rally. Mayor Benjamin said in…
American Red Cross is asking for help with blood donations this winter season
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations this winter season.
Enrollment Freeze at Chapin and Lake Murray Elementary in District Five
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are planning on sending your child to Chapin or Lake Murray Elementary, you need to be aware of an enrollment freeze impacting 'new' students. According to a release from Lexington Richland District Five, the freeze…
City of Columbia and SCE&G to hold public forum on upcoming tree trimming
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get more information about the City of Columbia and SCE&G's tree trimming project, mark your calendar. The City announced it will host a public education forum for anyone interested in discusssing the…
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…
Hendrix St. back open after early morning accident
Lexington Police say Hendrix St. near Chariot St. is back open after an early morning accident with no injuries reported.
Roads closed for annual King Day march and rally
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- If the downtown area is a part of your morning commute, you'll have to reroute for King Day traffic. The annual King Day march and rally will be…
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.
Garbage collection schedule during MLK national holiday
The City of Columbia Solid Waste officials released a schedule for all recycling, garbage and yard waste pickup during MLK day.
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…
Staley trying to set up meeting with Missouri before first game since altercation
Before facing Missouri for the first time since their on-court scuffle last season, Dawn Staley and Tyasha Harris spoke about the No. 15 Gamecocks' mentality heading into their Monday matchup with the Tigers.
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…
