Senator McCain lies in State with a tribute for an American hero
The late Senator John McCain will be laid to rest Sunday, but before his final salute hundreds gathered at the state Capitol to pay their respects.
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UPDATE: RCSD confirms no shots were fired at evacuated Irmo vs. Dutch Fork game
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - Fans and teams watching a high school football game in Irmo Friday (8/31) night were evacuated as…
SCDNR to offer courtesy boat inspections Labor Day weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If your Labor Day plans include hitting the water, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wants to help keep you safe. SC DNR officials announced they…
Newberry warns of increased holiday scam calls
The Labor Day weekend is suppose to be a time of fun , friends and family. Unfortunately, The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says it's also prime time for fraud.
New Rockhooper Penguin chicks
Some new penguins at the Riverbanks zoo finally get to come out and waddle their way into visitors hearts.
Aretha Franklin gets a final farewell
Hundreds of family, friends and fans pack a Detroit church to bi d a final farewell to the Queen of Soul after a week of memorials.
Columbia begins West Nile Virus treatment
The City of Columbia begins their treatment plan to reduce the threat of mosquitoes after a dead bird in the city tested positive for West Nile.
United Airlines adds flights to 'top college football markets' including Columbia
ATLANTA, GA (AP, WOLO) - United Airlines says it's adding more flights and using bigger planes this fall to carry passengers to college football games across the…
City Launches Savings program at Watkins Nance Elementary
[gtxvideo vid='fKOLlSIJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fKOLlSIJ.jpg' vtitle='City Launches Savings program at Watkins Nance Elementa'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia city leaders are hoping a new program will teach children the importance of saving. Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of the Columbia City council unveiled the…
City of Columbia Spraying, Treating area where Bird tests positive for West Nile
[gtxvideo vid='YTTDWSPK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YTTDWSPK.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Spraying and Treating Area Where Dead'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A dead bird found within Columbia City limits has tested positive for West Nile, say officials. Columbia City officials have been alerted and are taking…
Update: Lexington Police say suspect in domestic violence incident in custody
The Lexington Police Department is searching for 34 year old Neiquan Raheim Faust, after what police are calling "Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature."
North Carolina: Trump to raise funds for 2 House candidates
President Donald Trump travels today to North Carolina to raise campaign funds for two U.S. House candidates.
USC accepting applications for 2018 free wedding
USC is hoping to find a lucky couple to help them have the wedding of their dreams. Find out how here.
Community meeting addresses Westinghouse leak
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- An upset crowd demanded answers Thursaday night after finding out that Westinghouse will not foot the bill for a leak that could contaminate water in their area.
Lexington Deputies investigating West Columbia shooting
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies are investigating a shooting in West Columbia Thursday (8/30) night. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, it happened around 9:30 p.m. on Riverbend Drive…
Columbia Kids Save program
Columbia City leaders go into the classroom to teach some kindergarten students a lesson they won't be able to read about in a book.
Tractor trailer pulling fuel tank caught fire on I-20 Thursday morning
[gtxvideo vid='BpzgBUez' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpzgBUez.jpg' vtitle='Tractor trailer pulling fuel tank catches fire on I-20'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A tractor trailer carrying a tanker full of fuel burst into flames on Interstate 20 Thursday (8/30) morning. It happened near the South Lake…
Grandmother charged in hot car death
An Upstate grandmother is charged with homicide by child abuse after her 18 month old grandson died in a hot car.
Lee Correctional tests blocking of contraband cell phones
One of the deadliest prison riots in South Carolina History spurs Lee Correctional to test new technology to jam contraband cell phones on the prison property.
Suspect accused of attempted car theft caught on camera
Take a good look. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them identify a man suspected of trying to steal a car from an area business.
