Lane reversal exercise underway
Emergency Management Officials along with the Highway Patrol are testing out lane reversals in the event a hurricane hits the area.
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Operation Oasis: Handing Out Ice Cold Drinks for Those In need Helps More Than Just The Homeless
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It Is only June and this weather is warm and sticky and that’s not going to be going away anytime soon. Staying cool and hydrated is the key to…
SCDC arrests former employee after introducing contraband
Lee County, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has arrested former Lee Correction Institution employee, Patricia Montgomery. Officials say Montgomery worked as the Head Nurse Administrator at the institution for about a year prior to her…
Columbia Police Searching for Missing Man
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are looking for a missing man. Investigators say Charlie Nguyen was last seen at a home on Duke Ave. on May 30th. Family members tell police repeated phone calls and text messages have gone unanswered…
SCEMD conduct lane reversal excercise in case of hurricane
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Gun Amnesty Day Saturday in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='KrqNv1nm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KrqNv1nm.jpg' vtitle='Gun Amnesty Day Saturday in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Two local churches and the Richland County Sheriff's office are offering gift cards in exchange for any unwanted guns this weekend. The Goodwill Baptist Church and the Church…
Good Morning Curtis: IBHS Hurricane Research Center
With hurricane season already in the air, Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, stopped by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Research Center to see how they use their experiments to help prepare your homes in case of severe weather.
Traffic flow won't change during the hurricane lane reversals
SCDOT will participate in a hurricane drill today with several other agencies. Please be aware of our crews on roadsides in several locations. pic.twitter.com/4pqssIvIRu— SCDOT (@SCDOTPress) June 7, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Public Safety…
Community Mourns Death of Baby Girl during Candlelight Vigil
[gtxvideo vid='DkqdGNr3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DkqdGNr3.jpg' vtitle='Community Mourns Death of Baby Girl during Candlelight'] CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO) (WCCB)--- Monday night hundreds came out to honor baby Harlee Lee Lewis in Chesterfield. The baby's body was found in a diaper box last week. Her mother…
Health Minute: Second-Hand Smoke
Click here to find out what risks your unborn baby could be facing when coming into contact with second-hand smoke.
Vigil held for 11-month-old found dead in diaper box
Chesterfield, S.C. (WOLO) - Chesterfield County residents gathered together tonight to honor the memory of 11-month-old Harlee Lewis. Lewis' body was found in a diaper box last week in a field behind a Chesterfield home last week. The child's mother…
Riverfront Park set to close for maintenance
If you'd like to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, you won't be able to do it at the Riverfront Park for a few days next week.
Suspect in custody following Wednesday morning bank robbery
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County officials have arrested a man in connection with a Wednesday morning bank robbery in West Columbia. The robbery took place at the First Citizens Bank…
Pro athletes respond to President Trump uninviting Super Bowl champs
[gtxvideo vid='igorhuVU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/igorhuVU.jpg' vtitle='Trump vs. Eagles'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - There's fallout over President Trump calling off the White House visit for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The team's coach said he was looking forward to that trip but…
White House hosts administration's first Ramadan Dinner
[gtxvideo vid='emsQTIHA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/emsQTIHA.jpg' vtitle='Trump Ramadan Dinner'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Donald Trump held his first White House Ramadan Dinner Wednesday (6/6) evening. Many noteworthy American Muslims say they will not attend because of the disrespect they say the President…
Hundreds of Midlands seniors receive their diplomas
[gtxvideo vid='G6hkA8ae' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G6hkA8ae.jpg' vtitle='Columbia High Graduation'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds of Midlands high school students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas today at the Colonial Life Arena. Ceremonies were held this afternoon for Columbia, AC Flora and…
Veterans group backs James Smith for Governor
[gtxvideo vid='3AkfCuzq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3AkfCuzq.jpg' vtitle='Vote Vets PAC backs Smith'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Democratic candidate for Governor, James Smith, got an endorsement from veteran's group, "Vote Vets PAC." The group says, "Smith is the very definition of what a patriotic public…
Columbia Water customers targeted in mailing scam
[gtxvideo vid='tGXvbmVY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tGXvbmVY.jpg' vtitle='Water scam'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Water customers are being targeted in a mailing scam. City officials say some customers are receiving postcards requesting them to claim a package. City officials warn customers that this is…
Man accused of playing video games when 1 year-old received 3rd-degree burns, deputies say
[gtxvideo vid='EDNXYc9i' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EDNXYc9i.jpg' vtitle='Sumter Baby Burned'] Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County officials have charged a man with unlawful neglect of a child after a 1-year-old received 3rd-degree burns in his care. Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say Kevon…
LeBron James Comments on WH Visit
The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James says regardless of who wins the NBA finals they won't be headed to the Nation's Capitol.
