Burglary suspect chased by barefooted victim caught by Columbia Police
Columbia Police Department says a burglary suspect that was chased by a barefooted victim on Waccamaw Avenue last month is arrested.
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South Carolina teen charged in school shooting off to court
A teen charged with shooting at South Carolina elementary school students outside for recess, killing one of them, is set to appear in court.
Fiscal accountabilty meeting held
[gtxvideo vid='8WoCDOvA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8WoCDOvA.jpg' vtitle='Fiscal Accountabilty'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ----- Tuesday Governor Henry Mcmaster met with leaders to for a fiscal accountabilty session. The goal of the meetings are to make sure that States funds are being appropriated properly. As of…
Lexington Two dedicates new innovation center
[gtxvideo vid='b4WwH8Sk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b4WwH8Sk.jpg' vtitle='innovation center ceremony'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Lexington Two's Innovation Center was dedicated Tuesday night. The districts new state-of-the-art facility houses a number of college and career readiness programs for high schoolers as well as dual enrollment…
Seismic airgun blasting lawsuit
[gtxvideo vid='Z6sv2WBM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z6sv2WBM.jpg' vtitle='Seismic airgun blasting lawsuit'] Charleston, SC (WOLO) ---Several environmental groups are suing the federal government over the authorization of seismic airgun blasting. Airgun blasting is used to search for oil and gas below the ocean's surface. The…
Search for Two Notch burglary suspect
[gtxvideo vid='WKS3peLa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WKS3peLa.jpg' vtitle='two notch burglary'] Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Do you recognize this man? The Columbia Police is hoping you can help identify and locate this masked man accused of robbing the business. According to authorities, once inside…
All lanes reopen after natural gas leak in Lexington
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- All lanes on Sunset Boulevard have reopened after a natural gas leak caused the road to be closed for several hours. https://twitter.com/LexingtonPD/status/1072694997584175104 Officials say a contractor was working…
Midlands Mother honors her late son with a toy drive for the Holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Cynthia Byrd has made her list and checked it twice, making sure all the toys are up to her standards. "We’ve got bicycles, we have basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, scooters,…
4 arrested for attempted murder in Lexington County drug deal shooting, say Deputies
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Four people have been arrested in a drug deal shooting case that happened in Lexington County in November, say Deputies. The Lexington…
Traffic Update on Sunset Boulevard: One inbound lane reopens after gas leak
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- According to Lexington Police, one inbound lane of the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard/US 378 has reopened, along with all outbound lanes. Police say congestion will continue Tuesday…
Sunset Boulevard shut down due to natural gas leak, some businesses evacuated, say police
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Lexington Police say a natural gas leak has shut down all lanes of Sunset Boulevard US/378 near Old Cherokee Road. Lexington Police say drivers need to avoid the area. UPDATE- According to Lexington County, SCE&G crews are on…
Man sought in connection with incident at Harbison Bank of America
Lexington County deputies need your help to find a man who may be involved in last month's incident at the Bank of America.
SCEMD releases list of delays today due to winter storm
South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a list of delays due to the winter storm and hazardous road conditions.
SC Rep. Pitts to step down on advice from doctors, family
South Carolina Rep. Mike Pitts says he is resigning on the advice of his doctors and family after a heart attack in October.
Charleston Catholic Diocese to release accused priest list
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston is planning to release the names of S.C. priests who are accused of abusing minors since 1950.
Lawmakers drafting new bill to change the way mental health patients are transported
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Lawmakers are working on changing the way mental health patients transported after two died when their van was washed off the road during Hurricane Florence. The new bill is hoping…
Donations still welcome, needed after annual Vets Charity Ride
[gtxvideo vid='vPT6edgN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vPT6edgN.jpg' vtitle='Donations to be delivered after annual Vets Charity Ride'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There's still opportunities to help out some of our local veterans. The Annual Vets Charity Ride for the Ccolumbia VA health care system kicked…
Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change
[gtxvideo vid='MVegO2V8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MVegO2V8.jpg' vtitle='Legislators discuss transport of mental health patients afte'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff's Office transport van drowned in…
Traveling tips for those flying when the weather is bad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- While some were excited for the possibility of snow, most travelers in Columbia’s Metropolitan Airport weren’t looking forward to the winter-like weather because it might impact their flights. Overall the…
RCSD: 13-year-old used stolen gun to shoot at classmate before getting on the bus to school
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A 13-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting at a classmate off school campus. The unidentified juvenile faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful carrying of a pistol, unlawful possession of a firearm by…
