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.…
Richland Library offering empathy lab to experience virtual reality of a refugee
The Richland County Library is offering the "My Life Experience Empathy Lab" that uses virtual reality to offer the change for patrons to try on someone else's life.
Lexington County man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 death of veteran and retired attorney
A Lexington County man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 67-year-old Robert "R.J." Kobylak in the February 2017 murder.
Teacher shortage impacting South Carolina Public Schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Teachers are leaving the classroom and not returning to the profession at rapid rates and South Carolina is having a hard time filling in the gaps. The Center for…
Google introduces Rolling Study Halls to rural SC students with WI-FI enabled buses
Rolling Study Halls is an imitative sponsored by Google to help students in rural areas like Pelion, to help close the gap for homework for students who have longer commutes home with WI-FI enabled school buses.
Man escapes his burning home, struck and killed by pickup truck
Authorities say a man who escaped from his burning South Carolina home was struck and killed by a pickup truck a short time later.
Three Sumter teens charged in armed robbery
Sumter police have charged three teens after an armed robbery Friday in the parking lot of a local BB&T.
Sexual assault suspect out on bond arrested for murder
SPRINGFIELD, SC (WOLO) - A Springfield man arrested earlier this month for criminal sexual conduct has been arrested once again, this time for murder. Michael…
Search continues for duo suspected of shoplifting thousands in jewelry
Weeks after Deputies say a couple is caught stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from an Orangeburg Walmart, they are identified, but not
Lexington students collect over 200 coats to give to a local nonprofit
Students at Lake Murray Elementary ended its annual tradition of giving by collecting 207 coats to give Mission Lexington.
Republican lawmakers to file Medical Marijuana bill Tuesday
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina lawmakers are again introducing legislation to legalize marijuana for treatment of critically ill patients in the state. Beaufort Republican Tom Davis tells The Associated Press he plans to file the Compassionate Care Act on Tuesday. Republican…
PSC: SCE&G "Imprudent" in VC Summer fallout
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina regulators have changed their minds and ruled that a private utility did intentionally withhold information and mislead them about a project to build a pair of nuclear reactors that ultimately failed. The Public Service Commission voted…
SCDOT encourages community to report area potholes
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)-South Carolina's Department of Transportation is asking that people report area potholes. SCDOT will be conducting statewide pothole repairs in what they are calling a "pothole blitz".…
Angel Tree Delivers, thanks to all who donated
[gtxvideo vid='UEr2HR1q' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UEr2HR1q.jpg' vtitle='Angel Tree Delivers, thanks to all who donated'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Salvation Army and ABC Columbia want to extend a big thank you to all who donated to the Angel Tree. Because of kind donors, children across…
Clemson's champs celebrated as Tigers parade through campus
Classic cars lined the streets alongside giant trucks hauling bleachers full of the top football team in the nation. Tens of thousands of fans lined rows deep into the sidewalks, standing on the rooftops of local business looking to catch a glimpse of their heroes, a smile from a favorite player, or yes... even a donut.
Police: NYC Triple homicide suspect may be in South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Police say a suspect wanted for killing three people in a shooting last summer in New York City may be hiding in coastal South Carolina. Charleston Police spokesman Charles Francis says officers are helping look for…
