LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A school resource officer arrested a teenager Tuesday (9/26) morning after a handgun was found in his backpack. The unnamed Airport High School student is being held by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Protesters dressed as zombie brides gathered outside Senator Lindsey Graham's office Monday to have their voices heard. The group Invisiable Midlands organized the protest in hopes to speak with…
[gtxvideo vid='fiOQ48tK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fiOQ48tK.jpg' vtitle='Target Stores To Raise Minimum Wage to $11/Hour'] (WOLO) - Target store employees earning minimum wage are getting a raise. The retail giant says the company will increase the minimum hourly wage to $11 per hour starting…
[gtxvideo vid='Lv9a1a9F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lv9a1a9F.jpg' vtitle='Children's Hospital Hosts \"Mini-Hospital\"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All this week Midlands students will get a chance to get a first hand look at how Palmetto Health Richland's Children's Hospital works in a program called, "Mini-Hospital." Hospital…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Defense and State Forestry Commission are leading the efforts for state agencies to help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Officials working with the National…
[gtxvideo vid='XgiAFeQX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XgiAFeQX.jpg' vtitle='Cayce Hall of Horrors Gears up to Scare!'] CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- This year's Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees 'Hall of Horrors' is more sinister than ever say organizers. And ABC Columbia got a sneak peak! For nearly four decades, the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a new report, South Carolina gets an 'F' when it comes to taking care of its teachers. The report published by Wallethub.com Monday says our state is the third worst in the nation for teachers.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia Water is offering free rain barrels to anyone who signs up for a workshop. According to the city, they will host free workshops for City of Columbia residents who will receive the free Rain…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Midlands residents have a chance to get an update on ongoing roads projects in their area. This Thursday State Representative Wendy Brawley will host a meeting with the Department of Transportation at Hopkins Park. If you can't…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers say a man was struck and killed while crossing the road Monday morning in Blythewood. A highway patrol spokesman says it happened at the intersection of Farrow Road…
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking to strengthen bonds with youth community members through a new "buddy card" program.
[gtxvideo vid='H6nIuEzr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/H6nIuEzr.jpg' vtitle='LCSD Save a Life'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Learn how to save a life. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is now training all deputies with new live-saving equipment. With a 20 second countdown deputies are learning how…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Hospitals will receive evacuated patients from islands damaged by Hurricane Maria. National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) officials tell ABC Columbia News that they found out the…
ABC NEWS- NFL players, teams and owners across the league responded Sunday to President Trump's criticism of players kneeling in protest during the national anthem, with some kneeling, others locking arms and still…
One woman has been shot dead and six others churchgoers are wounded after a gunman opened fire Sunday at a church outside of Nashville, Tennessee, authorities said. Medical personnel are treating several…
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WOLO) – Soldiers, employees and visitors can expect longer than usual wait times at Fort Jackson’s entrance gates on September 26. According to Fort Officials, they will be holding a force protection exercise, that will involve simulated casualties.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for fall blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will once again host its annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 22-24. It will take place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston Highway, in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to adopt a furry friend? Animal Services is hosting an adoption special Saturday for $15. Columbia and Lexington Services will be hosting their Pre-Owned Adoption Special September 22-23, 2017. All animals include spay/neuter, micro-chip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial…
An 11 month old baby has not been seen in months and now authorities in Myrtle Beach have arrested the child's mother as they continue their search.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Empire Supper Club is officially closed and their business license revoked. Joe Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, said he was surprised and saddened by the decision. Although appealing is still on the table, he is…
