Richland County searches for suspected burglar
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a man suspected of a Decker Boulevard Burglary.
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Florence Donations being collected by 'Columbia Relief', here's how to donate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–An organization is putting together the relief effort right here in the Midlands. Columbia Relief has set up drop off locations across the area for items storm victims may need. The organization is working in partnership with Harvest…
Korean leaders meet in Pyongyang for potentially tough talks
South Korean President Moon Jae-in began his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday with possibly his hardest mission to date — brokering some kind of compromise to keep North Korea's talks with Washington from imploding and pushing ahead with his own plans to expand economic cooperation and bring a stable peace to the Korean Peninsula.
'Serve and Connect' hosts Flood Supply Donation Drop off
[gtxvideo vid='OivQLiHe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OivQLiHe.jpg' vtitle=''Serve and Connect hosts Flood Supply Donation Drop off'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking to help Florence victims, do you have extra Hurricane supplies you could donate to flood victims? Here's how you can help. Serve…
Florence death toll rises to 32
The death toll has risen in the aftermath of Tropical Depression Florence.
Hundreds saved by volunteer rescue group
Over 500 people across the Carolina's since Florence made landfall have been rescued by the Cajun Navy, a volunteer rescue group.
Darlington County faces more flooding and damaged roads
[gtxvideo vid='TUiJ5fEm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TUiJ5fEm.jpg' vtitle='darlington flood'] DARLINGTON,SC (WOLO)- The Northern part of the state got pounded by rain, and flooding still a major danger. Roads turned into rivers as water continues to rise in the Carolinas making it hard for drivers…
Historical flooding "never seen before" could take weeks to drain
[gtxvideo vid='ZszuaWuB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZszuaWuB.jpg' vtitle='Rising water floods parks, destroys roads and forces ev'] CHERAW, SC (WOLO) - Thousands of acres are flooded around the Pee Dee River. As of 6 p.m. Monday (9/17), the water had risen 3 feet since 11…
Man gets 15 year sentence for violent hammer attack
A Darlington man is sentenced to 15 years for hammer attack.
Columbia confirms two dead birds test positive for West Nile Virus
The City of Columbia announced Monday that two dead birds found within the city limits tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Midlands groups step up to help Pee Dee area through flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Both North and South Carolina are feeling the effects of Florence and many are needing supplies because of flooding. Here in the Midlands, we are no stranger to flooding and…
Avoid donation scams
The Department of Consumer Affairs wants to make sure you're weary of scam artist that may try to take advantage of those impacted by Hurricane Florence.
Train derails outside Charlotte
A train derailed outside Charlotte on Sunday night according to CSX.
Nichols community reliving nightmare of 2016 flooding
[gtxvideo vid='wm60DjhU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wm60DjhU.jpg' vtitle='NicholsNightmare2'] NICHOLS, SC (WOLO) - People in the small town of Nichols are reliving a nightmare. Experts say that homes that were flooded during Hurricane Matthew in 2016 will likely be flooded again. Most of the homes…
Things to know if you want to volunteer following Florence
Today, President Donald Trump declared South Carolina and specifically eight counties, including Orangeburg as disaster areas.
Deputies: Attempted murder suspect shot victim at close range with a shotgun
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - An attempted murder suspect was arrested Monday (9/17) in Sumter County, two days after deputies say he shot a victim at close range with a shotgun after an argument. Vito Wright, 42, was arrested on several…
Be careful of Flash Flooding say SC officials, in wake of Florence
[gtxvideo vid='KiWqE2Ry' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KiWqE2Ry.jpg' vtitle='Be careful of Flash Flooding say SC officials in wake'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Flooding brought on by Hurricane Florence is washing away roads and destroying homes in parts of South Carolina. State Emergency officials are warning residents of…
SC Officials warn some rivers in Pee Dee, Conway could rise above flood stage
[gtxvideo vid='M0H8rbkY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M0H8rbkY.jpg' vtitle='SC Officials warn rivers will rise above flood stage'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Emergency management officials are warning residents to be on alert for continued flooding from Florence as we head into the week. South Carolina…
How to help survivors of Florence here in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='PauTJCV0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PauTJCV0.jpg' vtitle='How to help survivors of Florence'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Florence hammered parts of the Carolinas, caused severe flooding in some areas and tragically several people died. New Bern and Wilmington, North Carolina were hit particularly hard.…
Body of North Carolina toddler, Kaiden Lee-Welch, found in Florence floodwaters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - While the hurricane-force winds have ended, the dangers posed by Florence are still achingly real for so many in the Carolinas. A 1-year-old boy who was separated from his…
