SCEMD Preparing for Hurricane Michael
With Hurricane Michael gaining strength as it heads towards the U.S. coast, SCEMD officials urge you to download their mobile app.
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Man accused of stealing money from vending machines, again
The Columbia Police Department says they are searching for a man accused of breaking into a vending machine and stealing cash while out on bond for allegedly committing the same crime months earlier.
Former VP Biden to campaign for James Smith in SC
[gtxvideo vid='ken2pbA0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ken2pbA0.jpg' vtitle='Former VP Biden to campaign for James Smith in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former Vice President Joe Biden will return to South Carolina this weekend to campaign for James Smith, the Democratic nominee for Governor. Smith's campaign spokesman…
Fred Hopkins remains behind bars
The man accuse of opening fire on on officers, killing one and wounding 6 others remains in jail. Find out the latest on the investigation by clicking here.
Oliver Gospel Thanksgiving donations
The Oliver Gospel Mission is accepting donations in hopes giving some area residents in need have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Oktoberfest Sneak Peak
Oktoberfest is almost here and local breweries are getting ready by putting their personal touch on bring the taste of Germany here to the Midlands.
Preps for SC State Fair underway
We are counting down the days to the SC State Fair, and you are running out of time to have your chance to go for free on us. Click below for details.
Report: hand sanitizer actually helps keep kids healthy
[gtxvideo vid='rWagDJgK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rWagDJgK.jpg' vtitle='Hand Sanitizer reduces sick days'] (WOLO) - Using hand sanitizer may keep young kids more healthy according to a recent report. Researchers in Spain examined hand hygiene among young children in day care. They studied more than…
Deadly Garners Ferry Road shooting suspect arrested
[gtxvideo vid='A5BBnpoN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A5BBnpoN.jpg' vtitle='Deadly shooting suspect arrested'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police arrested suspect Monday (10/8) after a deadly weekend shooting. Kweli Goree is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Desmond Bates at Lakeshore Apartments…
President Trump honors fallen SC officer laid to rest Monday
[gtxvideo vid='EOyHJ5oG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EOyHJ5oG.jpg' vtitle='President Trump on deadly Florence attack'] FLORIDA (WOLO) - Speaking Monday (10/8) in Florida, President Donald Trump remembered Officer Terrence Carraway and other law enforcement officers injured in the attack. Carraway was killed after responding to help…
Florence police officer killed in the line of duty laid to rest
One of 7 officers shot during an ambush style attack in Florence was laid to rest as hundreds came to bid a final farewell.
In-person absentee voting begins in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) - South Carolina voters can begin casting in-person absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 general election on Monday. The state doesn't allow no-excuses early voting. But someone who…
Live Look: Memorial Service for Fallen Florence Officer
[gtxvideo vid='ta1vF3gY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ta1vF3gY.jpg' vtitle='Live Look: Memorial Service for Fallen Florence Officer'] FLORENCE , SC (WOLO)--Family, friends and the public are saying goodbye to Officer Terrence Carraway. Carraway was shot and killed last week in Florence, where police say, a suspect ambushed…
Arrest made in fatal shooting
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Update: Lexington Police say all lanes on Columbia Avenue are back open
Lexington Police say all lanes on Columbia Avenue are back open near that intersection today. This was due to multiple accidents.
Suspect Considered Armed and Dangerous For Shooting At Waverly Place Apartments
Columbia Police say they need your help finding a shooting suspect considered to be armed and dangerous after shooting a female.
I-20 Reopens After Fatal Accident on Sunday: SC Highway Patrol
South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers say I-20 is back open this morning after an accident killed one person on Sunday.
Memorial Service set for Fallen Florence Police Officer Sgt. Carraway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Family, friends and the public will say goodbye to Florence Police Officer Terrence Carraway who was killed in the line of duty last Wednesday. The Richland County Sheriff's Department released information about the public viewing. It will…
Lexington man killed in shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Saturday night. The shooting happened in the 7000 block of Garners Ferry Road around 9:30p.m. Desmond Alonzo Jacori Bates,22, of Lexington, died from a gunshot wound…
Joe Biden to campaign for democratic gubernatorial nominee in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden will return to South Carolina on Oct. 13 to campaign for James Smith, the Democratic nominee for governor. The State reports Smith's campaign spokesman, Brad Warthen, confirmed Saturday that Biden will stump for Smith…
