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.
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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.
Police accused of beating unarmed man for refusing to sit
An unarmed man is recovering from head and chest trauma his attorney says he received after being beaten by four Arizona police officers.
Lawmaker Calls for Solicitor Dan Johnson to Release Financial Audit or Resign from the Race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Representative Todd Rutherford, (D) Richland, calls on solicitor candidate and incumbent Dan Johnson to come clean or resign from the race. The Post And Currier reported accusations against Johnson regarding…
Sumter officials search for missing 61-year-old
Sumter, SC (WOLO) - Sumter County Officials are searching for a man they say has been missing since earlier this week. Officials say 61-year-old Rufus Kistler McCoy left Sumter on Monday in a 1993 burgundy Nissan truck, similar to the…
Deputies: Suspect Left Jacket with Name on it at Crime Scene
[gtxvideo vid='v8Ci4TpM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v8Ci4TpM.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Suspect Left Jacket with Name on it at Crime'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Sumter County Deputies say they were able to find a suspected thief because he left his jacket at the crime scene. Deputies say back…
Update: Lexington County Deputies Capture Suspected Bank Robber
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Update: Suspect arrested in West Columbia bank robbery. Lexington County Deputies are investigating a bank robbery at The First Citizens on Sunset Blvd. Deputies say there is an active search…
Republican Candidates for Governor Debate
[gtxvideo vid='DDYBiuyH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DDYBiuyH.jpg' vtitle='Republican Candidates for Governor Debate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Republican candidates for Governor took part in a debate Tuesday night, ahead of the June 12th primary. The gubernatorial debate was hosted by ETV, The Post and Courier…
Tree Trimming Scheduled in parts of the Midlands by SCE&G
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G says it will begin tree trimming along overhead utility lines. Officials say the purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and reliability of the electric service. According to SCE&G Tree trimming will take place in…
Changes coming to Miss America Pageant
The #MeToo Movement has changed a lot of things in society, and now you can add the Miss America Pageant to the list.
Suspected Shoplifters Sought
Lexington police are hoping you can help them locate suspects accused of shoplifting merchandise from an area department store.
Possible Solutions to Waiting on Trains Downtown, DOT Hosts First Informational Meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It's the first time the public is able to express concerns with trains holding up traffic on Assembly street. A lot of people were interested in how the city…
Columbia Water warns residents of mailing scam
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - Columbia residents are being urged to be on alert for fraudulent mail to Columbia Water customers. The letter requests that customers call 803-220-0186 to claim a package. The card (pictured) would have arrived in the mail…
