CPD searching for Dutch Square Mall burglary suspect
Columbia Police need your help to identify this suspect accused of robbing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry at Dutch Square Mall this month.
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SCE&G: Tree Trimming in Columbia Neighborhoods
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SCE&G will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in some Columbia neighborhoods. The tree trimming will take place over the next two weeks. According to officials, the following areas will see tree trimming: Arsenal Hill Neighborhood…
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Officials have identified the man killed while on his bicycle. The incident occurred at the intersection of Hardscrabble Road and Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia, SC. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Justin Turner,40, of Elgin,was the…
Dominion Energy holds meet-and-greets around South Carolina
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ A Virginia-based power company looking to merge with an embattled South Carolina utility is kicking off a series of meetings offering an opportunity to learn more about their aims and goals. Dominion Energy officials are in…
Police recover body from pond in Irmo subdivision
IRMO,SC (WOLO)-Irmo police say they recovered a body from a local pond this afternoon. Officers say with assistance from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, they recovered the body from a pond in in the Carmel Commons Subdivision. That subdivision is off…
Former Clarendon County Sheriff passes away at 64
MANNING, SC (WOLO)– Former Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett passed away Saturday. Randolph Lee “Randy” Garrett, Jr.,64, widower of Barbara Brock Garrett, died at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Stephens Funeral Home is handling Garrett's services, and confirmed his passing. He…
Warrants: Guard arrested after shoving restrained prisoner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a South Carolina prison guard has been charged with assault after pushing over a restrained inmate. The Department of Corrections said Travis Laquinton Reese is charged with misconduct in office and third-degree assault and…
Gas Prices Down in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you need to fill up at the pump, there's some good news for your wallet. According to AAA, we're averaging $2.53 a gallon in South Carolina, that's down a nickel from last month. AAA says the Palmetto…
USC lays new field turf after concert, before Gamecocks play
Four days after Beyonce and JAY-Z took over Williams-Brice Stadium, continuing their "On the Run II" tour, South Carolina Turf and Landscaping services starting laying new grass on the ground, just seven days away from kickoff to the 2018 Gamecocks football season.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin send condolences to the McCain Family
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted out his condolences to John McCain's family after the announcement of his passing on Sunday. https://twitter.com/SteveBenjaminSC/status/1033519487650357249 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
"He was among the greatest of men, and he was my friend," Governor Henry McMaster on John McCain's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster released a statement on the passing of Senator John McCain Sunday. ""I will never forget John McCain. He was among the greatest of men and he was my friend. I hope his family can find…
"America and Freedom have lost one of her greatest champions," SC US Senator Lindsey Graham on John McCain's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement on Sunday in regards to the passing of his close friend John McCain. https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033512299376590849 https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033515753981534208 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
Deputies investigate deadly shooting in West Columbia
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in West Columbia Friday night. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Riverbend Drive around 11p.m. Deputies say they found Corey Jamison,27, with a gunshot wound. According to Lexington County…
SC DOT Longterm Plans for Malfunction Junction
[gtxvideo vid='9cFeFEo4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9cFeFEo4.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT Longterm Plans for Malfunction Junction'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC DOT is working on a massive project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on 1-26 and 1-20, commonly called Malfunction Junction. The hectic highway is slated for…
4th annual Comic Con kicks off with SC Native Mike Colter
South Carolina Native Mike Colter, known to some as the television super hero Luke Cage is headlining the 4th annual Comic Con this weekend.
Main Street Latin Festival Kicks off
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--From music to food, the Latin Festival is taking over downtown Columbia's Main Street Saturday. The Main Street Latin Festival is an annual event and kicks off at 11am. If you plan on going, below is information from…
John Lennon's assassin denied parole again
The man convicted of killing former Beatles member John Lennon is denied parole for a tenth time.
Mexico travel warning
If you plan on taking one last vacation before the summer comes to a close you may want to be extra careful if Mexico is your destination of choice. The State Department is warning Americans to be on alert. Find out why here.
SLED continues investigating officer involved shooting
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they are still in the process of investigating a deadly officer involved shooting out of Spartanburg County.
Parents arrested after baby found drowned in bathtub
[gtxvideo vid='dimd5KxT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dimd5KxT.jpg' vtitle='Parents arrested after baby found drowned in bathtub'] LAURNES COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Parents of a one-year-old were arrested Thursday (8/23) after deputies say their baby drowned in a bathtub. Investigators with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office,…
