Puppy survives being shot in the head with an arrow
Authorities say a 5-month-old puppy survived after showing up on its owner’s porch in South Carolina with an arrow through its head. Calhoun County deputies say the owner let the dog out of…
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2 shot, 1 injured after shooting in Springdale
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Springdale Police are investigating a shooting that sent three people to the hospital Sunday night. Police chief Coronet tells ABC Columbia news that the shooting stemmed from an…
Two wounded in shooting outside Lexington Co. convenience store
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating after two people were shot outside of a Lexington county convenience store Sunday night. Both shooting victims hare recovering in the hospital. Deputies say their injuries are not life-threatening. The shooting happened just before 7:30p.m. in…
Teachers in small district won't get 10 years of back pay
ABBEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A small school district in South Carolina won't give 94 teachers back pay after their salaries were frozen for a decade because of the Great Recession. The Abbeville County School District Board of Trustees already agreed…
Conway woman's baby tests positive for drugs, CPD says
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Conway police are searching for a woman on an outstanding warrant for unlawful neglect of a child. Brianna Nicolette Ferguson has an active warrant connected to a case in which authorities say she gave birth to…
Richland One host student Rubik’s Cube Speedcubing Competition
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- On Saturday students in the Midlands put their Rubik's cube skills to the test. Richland School District One hosted it's first ever Rubik's cube Speedcubing competition. This event is officially sanctioned…
Community comes together to support Allen Benedict Court residents
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The community is banning together to help the more than 400 displaced residents from Allen Benedict court after gas leaks were found and two people died. Drop off sites have opened up…
Deputies: Man shot multiple times in Mi Casita Lounge parking lot
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies say a man was shot multiple times outside the Mi Casita Lounge Saturday morning. Deputies patrolling Decker Boulevard say they heard gunshots around 2:30a.m., which led them to the restaurant. When they arrived, deputies say…
Berkeley Co. deputies capture 3 escaped inmates
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — UPDATE: Berkeley County deputies have captured all three suspects. https://www.facebook.com/BerkCoSheriff/photos/a.775868952489607/2151993314877157/?type=3 Berkeley County Sheriff's Office were searching in Moncks Corner after three inmates escaped from the Hill-Finklea Detention Center. Deputies say 41-year-old Eric Evander Garner, 33-year-old Thomas…
Early-morning fire causes $160K in damages to Lexington home
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Fire officials are working to find the cause of a house fire that caused $160,000 in damages Saturday morning. The blaze broke out in the 200 block of Mockingbird Drive at 10:30am. https://twitter.com/CountyLex/status/1089210894188511238 The South Carolina Red…
SC bill would ban animal cruelty offenders from adopting pets for five years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Lawmakers are proposing multiple bills to make sure repeat animal cruelty offenders in the Palmetto State are not able to adopt pets. One proposed bill states offenders would have to wait up to five years to adopt again, another would prevent…
State of the City address set for January 29th in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced his plans to deliver the State of the City address. The Mayor will outline his plans for the new year in the address on January 29, 2019. WHO: Mayor Steve Benjamin,…
Dozens come out to support Dorn VA health care programs
[gtxvideo vid='7FwGqcJK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7FwGqcJK.jpg' vtitle='VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Columbia Veterans Affairs Branch showcased all its Health Care programs in Friday night's open house. Local leaders and community partners came out to show their support in the Veterans Suicide…
New initiative offers business leaders incentive for investing in low income areas
A new imitative is giving business leaders an incentive to invest in low income areas in need of growth.
Richland County man sentenced to four years for child pornography
A Richland County man was sentenced to four year in prison for possessing more than 1,300 files of child pornography.
Delays at major airports due to air traffic control staffing shortages
The FAA says there were delays in Washington and Jacksonville related to staffing issues because of the government shutdown.
West Columbia Police seeking help from public of identifying man who robbed Raceway gas station
The West Columbia Police Department is seeking help in identifying a male who robbed the Raceway on Jan, 19.
Housing Authority: Allen-Benedict residents may not return
Friday afternoon former Columbia Mayor and attorney for the Columbia Housing Authority spoke with media members regarding the future of Allen-Benedict Court and the fate of its residents.
Roger Stone, political operative, indicted in Mueller Probe
[gtxvideo vid='rKB8K9k7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rKB8K9k7.jpg' vtitle='Roger Stone political operative Arrested'] ABC NEWS-- Developing news out of Washintgon, a major indictment from the special counsel into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential campaign. Roger Stone has been charged in Robert Mueller's probe, he was…
FAA ground stop in New York
[gtxvideo vid='KrUVRp2n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KrUVRp2n.jpg' vtitle='FAA ground stop in New York'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The month long government shutdown is impacting air travel for millions who will be flying in and out of LaGuardia Airport. Due to staffing shortages at FAA…
