Leesville organization fights to preserve history
LEESVILLE, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands community is fighting to preserve it's history. This comes after fighting for four years with DHEC and the county to stop a quarry from being built in their…
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Delivery driver caught on camera stealing Amazon package
[gtxvideo vid='hLmKOjgh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hLmKOjgh.jpg' vtitle='Delivery driver caught on camera stealing Amazon packag'] (ABC NEWS) - A delivery man was caught on camera swiping an Amazon package he delivered just moments before. The surveillance video shows him scanning and dropping it off…
Corrections officer of the year recognized
A Lexington Sheriff's Deputy is recognized for being a true example of to serve and protect.
Thailand rescue comes to safe end
12 youth soccer players stuck in a flooded cave for two weeks have safely been removed along with their coach.
Death investigation in Gaston
Lexington Deputies are actively investigation a death. There are few details available right now, but we will update you as soon as more information becomes available.
Riverbanks Zoo gives you reason to roar
Three baby lion cubs are adjusting to their new digs as they get ready to make their first public appearance Thursday.
Confederate Flag Rally Met By Protesters At State House Grounds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Secessionist Party was on statehouse grounds and proudly waved the Confederate flag once again. The flag was taken down in 2015 after a shooting at…
Convenience store robberies arrests
Three people suspected in a string of armed convenience store robberies are behind bars. The last two people wanted in connection with robberies were arrested Tuesday morning.
Live Coverage: Groups Mark 3 Year Anniversary of Confederate Flag Removal from State House
[gtxvideo vid='iATysidz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iATysidz.jpg' vtitle='Live Coverage: Groups Mark 3 Year Anniversary of Confed'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--At the South Carolina State House Tuesday, groups marked the three year anniversary of the removal of the Confederate Flag. The South Carolina Secessionist Party flew…
Midlands Family Rallies for Cure of Rare Disease: Sanfilippo
[gtxvideo vid='0GSq8VKa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0GSq8VKa.jpg' vtitle='First Pitch: Midlands Family Rallies for Cure of Rare'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--After finding out that their daughter had a rare disease, a midlands family began to fight for a cure. Monday night the family took their fight…
City of Columbia to host Water Customer Drop-In
[gtxvideo vid='SFw3aL6D' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SFw3aL6D.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Water Drop In'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are a City of Columbia water customer concerned about your bill, this story is for you. The city is hosting a Customer Drop-In Wednesday, July 11 at…
Police Search for Hearing-Impaired Teen
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are looking for a missing teen who is hearing impaired. Investigators say 18 year old Anna Wilson was last seen on July 2nd at Transitions Homeless Center on Main St. While police say foul play…
Salvation Army Send Off: Local Kids to Camp
[gtxvideo vid='ZDrE1BxE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZDrE1BxE.jpg' vtitle='Salvation Army Send Off: Local Kids to Camp'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A group of Midlands kids hit the road Monday morning for summer camp. Since 1974 the Salvation Army has welcomed children to camp Walter Johnson in Denton,…
President Trump picks Brett Kavanaugh as next Supreme Court Justice
[gtxvideo vid='QOmr9UAb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QOmr9UAb.jpg' vtitle='President Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh next Supreme'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO, AP, ABC NEWS) - President Trump announced his nomination of influential conservative Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court as he seeks to shift the nation's highest…
Arson suspect arrested for North Columbia house fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with an intentionally set fire that occurred in North Columbia. The fire happened shortly before 9:00 p.m. on May 5 at 3517 Beaumont Avenue. According to a…
Midlands Missionaries Stuck In Haiti Finally Get To Return Home
[gtxvideo vid='MLJhjJM4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MLJhjJM4.jpg' vtitle='STUCK IN HAITI'] CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO)-- A mission team from the Midlands is stuck in Haiti because of violent protests. The team was only supposed to be there a week but had to stay longer due to…
Attorney General announces Raise in Aid for Families of Murder Victims
[gtxvideo vid='K857UiVI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K857UiVI.jpg' vtitle='Attorney General on Raise in Aid for Families of Murder'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, the South Carolina Legislature has approved a new Proviso, giving additiional aid to murder victims families. Wilson says the…
President Trump's Primetime Pick for Supreme Court
[gtxvideo vid='cR7z1yvU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cR7z1yvU.jpg' vtitle='Primetime Pick for Supreme Court'] WASHINGTON, (WOLO TV)--Happening Monday night here on ABC Columbia, President Donald Trump says he will make his selection for the vacancy on the Supreme Court Monday at 9pm ET. The President says…
US Marshals search for fugitive with SC ties
The US Marshals Service is asking for your help locating a Connecticut man accused in a murder and attempted murder that has connections to several states including South Carolina.
SC Civil Rights Icon Passes Away
Rock Hill, S.C. (WOLO)-- An icon of the civil rights movement in South Carolina has died. The Robinson Funeral home tells ABC Columbia James Wells died Sunday. James Wells was a member…
