LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Multiple emergency crews are responding to an abandoned structure fire in Lexington. Officials say the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard have been shut down as a result. https://twitter.com/CountyLex/status/1097316323439398912 No injuries reported. Hose…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new bill at the Statehouse would allow a state watchdog agency to review South Carolina's electric cooperatives for the first time. The bill would allow the Office of Regulatory Staff to audit a co-op and…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are investigating a wreck that involved a Highway patrol officer and a citizen. The incident happened Sunday at 3:45p.m. on Forest Drive at interstate 77. Deputies say an on duty SC Highway patrol…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Gervais Street shortly after 12:30 a.m. Sunday where…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Investigators say what they initially thought was a traffic wreck on Interstate 77 in Columbia has turned into a homicide investigation. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said 22-year-old Shamar Johnson was ejected from his car after…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say just after midnight Sunday three people were shot at 2300 Gervais St. That is in the area between Harden St and Millwood Ave. on the corner of Gervais and Oak St. Investigators say one…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates made their rounds in South Carolina over the weekend. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrapped up a two-day swing through South Carolina to introduce herself to residents of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The growing realization that ever-more ferocious storms are becoming more common as the result of global warming is forcing government officials to revisit how they respond to natural disasters. In South Carolina late last year, Republican…
SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- Five members of a drug trafficking ring has been arrested after a several-months-long investigation. Officers say the group is responsible for bringing at least 500 lbs. of marijuana into Sumter from California. During the investigation by the Sumter Police…
[gtxvideo vid='zxrucClI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zxrucClI.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library blk history mnth'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Tonight the Richland library continued its celebration of Black history month with the works of outstanding African American authors and illustrators. All the winners of the Coretta Scott King…
[gtxvideo vid='3BfiVCeD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3BfiVCeD.jpg' vtitle='lawsuit foster agency'] Greenville, SC (AP) -- A South Carolina mother has filed a Federal lawsuit against a foster agency for refusing to work with her because of her religion. Aimee Madonna of Simpsonville says Miracle Hill…
Led by Dawn Staley and Lisa Boyer from the bench and thanks in part to 11 points from A'ja Wilson, their Home team won the 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 82-80 Friday night.
Did you know alligators can be different colors?
Columbia's bike share program, Blue Bike SC, will be expanding with the assistance of the Comet.
Senator Kamala Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia to share her vision for the county and take questions from South Carolinians about issues important to them.
Elizabeth Warren is continuing her seven-state organizing tour with a stop included South Carolina.
Students at Carver-Lyon Elementary School's language immersion program celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday morning.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former Allen Benedict Court residents got to stock up on items they have been struggling to get since being removed from their homes a month ago. Friday, the…
[gtxvideo vid='PJjfwBKp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PJjfwBKp.jpg' vtitle='dominon energy'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - While Dominion says ratepayers will see a decrease this month, more changes could be on the way. According to the company, Dominion will file a rate case in mid-2020 that will…
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The Richland Legislative Delegation is accepting applications with interest in serving on the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 18 through Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.…
