Lexington PD searching for armed robbery suspect
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington PD Chief Terrence Green is looking for the community's help in identifying a male subject who was involved in a recent armed robbery outside of the Shary's Cuts for…
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Sparks fly in committee hearing as FBI Agent, SC congressman have heated exchange
[gtxvideo vid='NmJDq7AL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NmJDq7AL.jpg' vtitle='FBI testimony'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - The FBI agent who President Donald Trump repeatedly blasted on Twitter accusing him of bias testified in public for the first time. The testimony included a heated exchange between the agent…
Riverbanks Zoo needs your help naming lion cubs
[gtxvideo vid='0eVjeZkD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0eVjeZkD.jpg' vtitle='Help name lion cubs'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Riverbanks Zoo is looking for the community's help to name their new lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo's website.…
Build-A-Bear creates chaos in malls across the country with 'pay your age' promotion
[gtxvideo vid='y8edf7Lm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y8edf7Lm.jpg' vtitle='Build-A-Bear'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Build-A-Bear workshop had people flocking to malls across the country today with their "pay your age" promotion. One Midlands mom, Melanie Robinson, and her daughters Rebecca and Raven were able to snap some…
Guard members return
More than 2 hundred soldiers return home to Columbia after fighting for the Country over the past year overseas.
15 soldiers transported to hospital after lightning strike at Ft. Jackson
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials say 15 soldiers have been transported to the hospital after a lightning strike on the field where they were training. There are no serious injuries reported at this time.
West Columbia man gets 20 years for armed robbery and burglaries
West Columbia man who plead guilty to burglaries and an armed robbery is sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Man Sentenced: planning alleged Church Attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A white supremacist has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for illegally buying a gun authorities say he planned to use in an attack similar to the South Carolina church shootings. U.S. Attorney Sherri…
Williams-Brice Stadium recognized for safety and security
University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium was one of 10 sport and entertainment facilities recognized for its leadership in addressing safety and security issues, it was announced this week as part of the 2018 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition held in Louisville, Ky.
Chamber of Commerce encourages Graham to talk to President
Members of the South Carolina business community ask Senator Lindsey Graham to reason with President Trump over impending trade policies.
Students at USC will pay higher tuition costs
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Smoke from Contained Forest Fire might still be seen near Harbison
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the Columbia Fire Department, residents or drivers in the area of Harbison Boulevard may still see smoke in the air Thursday. The smoke is caused by a Wednesday night fire in Harbison State Forest. The…
Lexington Deputies are still investigating a fatal shooting in Swansea
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is still investigating a shooting that killed one man.
UPDATE: Harbison State Forest fire contained, crews monitoring
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Fire Department and South Carolina Forestry Commission worked to contain a woods fire in the Harbison State Forest Wednesday (7/11) night. According to the Forestry Commission,…
Coroner identifies victim in deadly Lexington shooting
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim of a shooting yesterday in the 600 block of Woodtail Dr. 46-year-old Norman Cherry, Jr. suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced dead at…
Federal Judge sentences white supremacist who wanted to carry out an attack in the spirit of Dylann Roof
[gtxvideo vid='SDA5G18V' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SDA5G18V.jpg' vtitle='McDowell sentenced'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A man authorities describe as a white supremacist was sentenced Wednesday (7/11) in federal court. A spokesperson for the US Attorney's Office says Benjamin McDowell was sentenced to to close to…
President Trump criticizes Germany for not paying share of NATO defense budget
[gtxvideo vid='DVXJyUEo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DVXJyUEo.jpg' vtitle='NATO tensions run high'] (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - Tensions are running high at the NATO Summit in Belgium between President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The President criticizes Germany for not paying their share of the…
Thousands of Voting Machines Are Susceptible To Hackers and Are Unreliable, Lawsuit Claims
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)-- A lawsuit against the states election commission claims thousands of voting machines are susceptible to Russian hackers and have “deep security flaws.” Former state senator Phil Leventis said it does not…
Bill Clinton Coming to USC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Columbia. Wednesday USC announced President Clinton will speak at an August 6th reception to officially open the special collections of Dick Riley as part of…
Broad River Rd. temporarily shut down due to fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Broad River Rd. is re-opened after being temporarily shut down due to a house fire in the area. TRAFFIC ALERT: Broad River Rd shut down near 3100 block due to working house fire. Avoid the area.…
