Fire damages two homes at Cloister Place on Monday
Columbia Fire Department says a fire damaged two homes on Cloister Place on Monday afternoon with no injuries reported.
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Accused New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism
New Zealand police on Tuesday filed a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques.
Planned Parenthood holding rally against abortion bans at State House
Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic organization is hosting a rally at the State House today against restrictive abortion bills.
Columbia Housing Authority finalizing contract for interim executive director
The Columbia Housing Authority is working on finalizing the contract for it's interim executive director.
New York bill would ban texting while walking
A bill in the New York senate could make crossing the street while texting illegal.
Whole Foods will ban plastic straws and offer smaller produce bags
Responding to customers' demands, Whole Foods is ramping up its war on disposable plastic.
Ex-wife of Timothy Jones takes the stand in murder trial
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Eight people took the stand in Day Five of the Timothy Jones murder trial, but none painted a more personal picture of life with Jones than his…
Survey: SC ranks in the top 10 as one of the best state's for military retirees
South Carolina is among the nation's best for military retirees.
Deputies searching for Shaw Air Force Base airman missing since Saturday
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is looking for an active duty airman who was reported missing since Saturday.
Local school district mulls 4-day week for students
A local school district is looking to give students a permanent three-day weekend.
Former Columbia police chief arrested in Florence County
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO/WPDE) - Deputies arrested a former Columbia Police Chief at a motel in Florence County Saturday. Randall Gershom Scott, 50, was taken into custody Saturday afternoon at a…
One dead, one injured after vehicle hits a tree on Cannon Bridge Road
Highway Patrol says one person is dead and another is injured after a vehicle hit a tree on Saturday at Cannon Bridge Road.
Alabama police arrest suspect in shooting of 3 officers
Auburn University has announced that a man suspected of killing one Auburn police officer and wounding two near campus has been arrested.
South Carolina school district considers a 4 day school week
LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina school district is considering a four day school week to help recruit teachers. Florence County School District Three Superintendent Laura Hickson said she will ask the school board to let her survey…
'Game of Thrones' finale: Here are 3 popular theories on how it could end
Major spoilers ahead! Well, winter has come and it's almost gone. "Game of Thrones" comes to an end this Sunday and fans are excited to see how it all plays out. They're also sad to see one of their favorite shows come…
Fire crews battle blaze at Columbia home
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway into what started a house fire in Columbia Sunday afternoon. The blaze happened in the 5700 block of Ames Road. https://twitter.com/ColaFire/status/1130190050040328192 Fire officials say no one was inside the home during the fire that…
Columbia kidnapping suspect captured after high-speed chase through West Virginia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A man wanted for kidnapping and stealing a car from a restaurant in Five Points has been captured after a high-speed chase Sunday. Columbia police say the suspect, David Monts was apprehended in Greenbrier County, West Virginia after…
Car crash leaves pedestrian dead on Broad Street in Lexington County
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-The South Carolina Highway patrol is investigating a car crash in Lexington County where a pedestrian was killed. The crash happened shortly after 10:00p.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Broad Street in Gilbert. According to the Lexington County…
Woman and man accused of plotting home invasion where 8 year-old was killed
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Lexington woman and a Columbia man have been charged and declared co-defendants in connection with a home invasion that led to the shooting death of a child. Linda Lyn Monette, 23, who was in the home at…
Two teens charged with armed robbery in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Two male teenagers are being charged with armed robbery after police say they stole from a local restaurant. Columbia Police say the 15-year-olds stole money from a Subway restaurant in the 100 block of Sparkleberry Corssing on Saturday. https://twitter.com/ColumbiaPDSC/status/1129854464045789184…
