Georgia’s Republican Gov. Kemp set to sign abortion ban
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is set to sign legislation banning abortions at around six weeks of pregnancy.
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Troopers: One person killed after hitting a tree at I 95
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is killed after a collision at I-95 south at mile marker 94 on Monday.
Midlands Gives reaches over $500,000 before 9 am
Officials at Midlands Gives say the event has already raised over $500K before 9 a.m. today for donations to local non-profits.
Two vehicle collision causes tree to fall on pedestrian on Leesburg Road
Columbia Police say a two vehicle collision caused a tree to fall on a pedestrian this morning on Leesburg Road.
RCSD armed with technology that activates body camera with the draw of a gun
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are arming themselves with new technology that will create transparency when it comes to hostile situations. The new technology is called signal sidearm, it turns…
Lexington-Richland 5 students won't make up missed day due to teacher rally
One Midlands school district has decided that students will not have to make up the day missed because of the teacher rally last week.
CPD still investigating a 2012 hit and run incident on Medical Park Drive
The Columbia Police Department is encouraging citizens to call Crimestoppers with information regarding a 2012 hit and run incident that seriously injured a cardiac nurse.
Midlands Give 2019 kicks off at midnight with over 400 local organizations participating
One of the largest fundraising efforts in the state gets underway tomorrow,
Passion, resilience drive small business owners to succeed in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s no secret that small businesses are a major part of several communities across the Midlands. As one of hundreds of small business owners who set up shop…
Businesses offering special deals for Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week
[gtxvideo vid='38SQLjHF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/38SQLjHF.jpg' vtitle='APPRECIATION WEEK'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. Many businesses are offering both groups some special deals. Teachers can get discounts or free meals at Arbys, Chipotle, McDonald's and Sonic Drive-In, among…
SC woman charged with using her Jeep as ram with children inside
A Newberry woman is accused of using her Jeep as a weapon against her husband.
Coroner releases identity of 68-year-old man found dead in Eastover home
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual found dead in his home after being involved in a shooting incident.
SC police working to reduce high pedestrian, cyclist deaths
Police and other officials in South Carolina are working to bring down a high number of road deaths among pedestrians and bicyclists.
Sheriff: Body recovered from crashed car in SC pond
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office say one person is dead from drowning involving a car accident.
Clinton woman accused of burning a vulnerable adult in her care
An Upstate woman is behind bars charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult authorities say was in her care at a facility she was working at during the alleged incidents.
Governor names first South Carolina State Child Advocate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has named South Carolina’s first State Child Advocate. On Monday, the Governor announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position. It was created by a bill…
Police: One critically injured in motorcycle crash on Elmwood Avenue
Columbia Police Department say one person is critically injured after a single motorcycle crash on Elmwood Avenue this morning.
Russian pilot says plane was struck by lightning; 41 people killed
Russian media have quoted the pilot of the airliner that burst into flames who says the plane lost communications from a lightning strike.
Man identified in deadly shooting after fight in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- One man is dead after a fight turned into a shooting in Richland County Sunday morning. The shooting happened in the 7900 block of Bluff Road at 1:30 a.m. When deputies arrived they found Richard Lamar Patterson,…
Sumter man wanted for attempted murder, armed robbery, and kidnapping arrested
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man wanted for multiple violent crimes in Sumter was captured Sunday morning. Charles Spencer Anderson,43, was wanted for armed robbery, kidnapping and attempted murder of two employees at a business near the intersection of Pocalla Road and Guignard…
