Representative Jimmy Bales Recovering
A south Carolina Representative is recovering after passing out at his desk Wednesday Morning.
News
Mental Illness Recovery Center breaks ground on home for men
[gtxvideo vid='2ASYutiR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2ASYutiR.jpg' vtitle='Mental Illness Recovery Center breaks ground on men's'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A new home is on the way for those in need. The Mental Illness Recovery Center held a ground breaking Wednesday (3/22) for a 2,900…
Failed nuclear project will raise customer power bills seven percent
[gtxvideo vid='nH57wbfX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nH57wbfX.jpg' vtitle='Santee Cooper to raise customer rates sooner than expec'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State owned utility Santee Cooper is going back on its work saying customers will start paying more sooner than expected, following the VC Summer…
RCSD Investigating Chase Turned Officer Involved Shooting
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating a foot chase turned deadly.
Red Cross assisting several Midlands families after fire in W. Columbia
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The American Red Cross is assisting several families whose apartments were damaged by a fire this afternoon on Riverbend Dr. in West Columbia. The West Columbia Fire Department responded to the fires at Riverbend Apartments…
Store Owner Speaks Out After Five Men Arrested For Armed Robberies and Kidnapping
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, five men between the ages 19 and 21 were arrested in connection with multiple armed robberies and kidnappings. Ali Gholami owns Q Computer Solutions and has been in this…
Richland County Coroner Identifies Zimalcrest Shooting Victim
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a Tuesday night shooting near St. Andrews Road. Coroner Gary Watts says 67 year old Marion Mills Davis died from multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Watts says…
Diesel Spill Slows Traffic on I-20
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington County says hazmat crew with Lexington Co. Fire Services are working to stop a diesel spill. Officials say it happened when a semi ran off the…
Suspects Charged in String of Armed Robberies
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies say five men are in custody in connection with a string of armed robberies and kidnappings. Investigators say between March 11th and March 13th Javari Ward, Javon Sims, Izah Holmes, Tavis Bethel, and…
Fmr. corrections officer charged with choking inmate
[gtxvideo vid='GHA7tE9c' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GHA7tE9c.jpg' vtitle='Fmr corrections officer charged with choking inmate']
All lanes open after tractor trailer incidents caused delays on I-77, I-26
[gtxvideo vid='flgrAdcu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/flgrAdcu.jpg' vtitle='Tractor trailer incidents caused delays on Interstates']
Do you know Anthony Baker? He's been identified as the suspect in a recent stabbing
[gtxvideo vid='BgMHZVIN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BgMHZVIN.jpg' vtitle='Stabbing suspect identified']
Parents charged in death of child, authorities say
[gtxvideo vid='r3y4TIAB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/r3y4TIAB.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2018_03_21_12_03_10']
SC Governor Debates Planned Ahead of June 12 Primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The candidates vying to become South Carolina's next governor are set to faceoff in two sets of debates planned before the state's primary elections. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Wednesday it's teaming up with…
Shoplifters Wanted in Lexington
[gtxvideo vid='3UAvHN5n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3UAvHN5n.jpg' vtitle='shoplifgting']
Police: Man Arrested in Hit and Run in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man has been arrested in a weekend hit-and-run wreck that killed a woman. The South Carolina Highway Patrol says 45-year-old Andrew Grant Whetstone II of Greer has been charged with leaving the scene…
Columbia Police Department to Take Part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will take part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a series of events. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department…
Austin, TX Bombing Suspect Dead, Say Police
ROUND ROCK, TX (WOLO)- The Austin bombing suspect is dead, blowing himself up inside of a car as the SWAT team closed in, according to law enforcement. The Austin police chief says the suspect is a 24 year old man.…
President Trump Reacts to Texas Bombings
President Donald Trump calls out Texas serial bomber and says whoever is responsible needs to be caught as soon as possible.
Mayor Benjamin Speaks out on New Bar Proposal
Click here to hear what the Columbia City Mayor Steve Benjamin is saying about the proposal to shut down bars in the entertainment district, just two days after three people were shot following Saint Patrick's Day Festivities in Five Points.
