Fmr. Richland County deputy terminated and arrested on using excessive force of a tazer
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of former deputy Cameron James Duecker for Assault and Battery 3rd degree.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield employees lend a helping to serve meals at local homeless shelter
Blue Cross and Blue Shield employees of South Carolina use their lunch hour to serve meals for folks at Transition Homeless Shelter.
Harambee Festival gearing up for its 30th year in celebration of Black History
For the 30th year in a row, Benedict College is gearing up for its annual Black History Month celebration, the Harambee Festival.
Dir. Gilbert Walker to retire, what's next for CHA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It is the end of an era for the Columbia Housing Authority. Director Gilbert Walker will retire in June after being with the authority for more than 50…
Orangeburg deputies investigating vehicles of interest during a drive-by shooting
Orangeburg deputies are investigating a drive by shooting and have located security cameras that caught photos vehicles in the area at the time of the shootings.
Police: SC man used hot sauce, BB gun on children as discipline
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man is accused of rubbing hot sauce or hot peppers on his girlfriend's children, attempting to smother them and shooting one of them in the foot with a BB gun. [caption id="attachment_322258" align="alignleft"…
Horry County man charged with attempted murder after assaulting two people with a tire iron, deputies say
Orangeburg deputies say a Horry County man has been charged after a man and a woman were beaten in the face with a tire iron.
Walmart shoplifter brought back to Orangeburg Co to face charges, deputies say
Orangeburg deputies say that two suspects in a jewelry theft have been returned to Orangeburg County to face charges.
AG files superseding indictment against Fmr. Solicitor Johnson
The state Attorney General's office announced a new indictment Friday against former 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson and one of his employees.
Remembering former USC coach Harold White
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Fatal collision blocks both lanes on I-77 North Bound
Highway Patrol says a fatal collision has blocked the both lanes on I-77 North Bound at mile marker 41 this morning.
CHA Executive Director retires amid Allen Benedict controversy
Longtime Executive Director for the Columbia Housing Authority, Gilbert Walker announces he will retire from the commission effective immediately.
Deputies: Ongoing investigation of a suspicious person in Lake Katherine
The Columbia Police Department is investigation a suspicious person in the Lake Katherine area.
SC resident wins $275k in a scratch-off, plans to take children on vacation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Chesnee resident tried their best to remain cool and in control after winning $275,000 playing the South Carolina Education Lottery. The winner plans to pay off their credit cards and start a trust fund for…
"Hoop It Up" blood drive slam dunk in saving lives
When it comes to saving lives, donating blood is a slam dunk.
Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott visit Columbia, talk Opportunity Zones in the State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence talked about faith and community growth while he was in Columbia. Pence joined Senator Tim Scott to tour an opportunity zone here in the state.…
Isley Brothers host a Master Class for Richland One students at Eau Claire
The Isley Brothers, members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, hosted a Master Class for Richland One and surrounding district students at Eau Claire High School today.
Bond denied on shooter involved in road rage incident
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Hootie and the Blowfish add third Columbia Show on upcoming tour
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Due to what Colonial Life Arena calls "overwhelming demand" Hootie and the Blowfish have added a third Columbia appearance to their…
Breaking: Lexington Deputies detain suspect for Augusta Road shooting
Lexington County deputies say one person has been detained after a shooting at the 4200 block on Augusta Road this morning.
Vice President Mike Pence to visit Columbia Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence is visiting Columbia on Thursday.
Black History Heritage Ball at Greenview Park
Columbia Parks and Recreation is extending an invitation for the community to celebrate Black History month with a Heritage Ball!
Local students teach lesson in kindness outside the classroom
Students with Lexington - Richland School District 5 are spreading some kindness as a part of a project not found in a book.
Sumter police searching for suspect for stealing ATV's at sports store
[gtxvideo vid='ThCIPBfu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ThCIPBfu.jpg' vtitle='atv theft'] SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter Police Department needs the public help identifying an ATV thief. It happened at Extreme Sports on Wesmark Boulevard. The surveillance video is from January 13th. The suspect entered the back…
The Nickelodeon Theatre gives 2019 Oscar predictions
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The 91st academy academy awards will be handed out this Sunday. The road to the Oscars hasn't been an easy one, with a lot last minute changes. From #OscarsSoWhite, to…
