Recruit Military to Host Veteran Job Fair
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Recruit Military are teaming up to help veterans get back in the work force. More than 40 companies are looking to fill hundreds of positions at…
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Hurricane Maria Slams Puerto Rico Leaving Behind Destruction
[gtxvideo vid='pBTdXtgM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pBTdXtgM.jpg' vtitle='Hurricane Maria Slams Puerto Rico Leaving Behind Destru'] PUERTO RICO (WOLO) - Hurricane Maria slammed Puerto Rico as the most powerful storm to strike the US territory in nearly 90 years. It caused widespread damage and knocked…
More Information On Decomposed Female Body Found Covered In Trash
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- A badly decomposed woman's body was found covered in trash at the mobile home park on 6620 Two Notch Road. The Richland County Sheriffs Department could not determine race…
Senators Announce Proposal to Erect Monument Honoring African American Civil War Hero
[gtxvideo vid='PJAjR87b' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PJAjR87b.jpg' vtitle='Monument Proposal'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Two lawmakers are looking forward to pushing legislation they hope will honor a Civil War hero who paved they say paved the way for many in our state and nation. Richland Democratic Senator…
Video: Burglary Suspect Caught on Home Surveillance
Lexington, SC (WOLO) - A home surveillance camera captured video of a burglary suspect in Lexington. Police there hope you recognize the man seen and can help investigators. LOOK: Burglary suspect caught on video. Happened at a home in Wellesley…
Job For Veterans to Be Held in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Veterans can grab their resumes and head out to a Job Fair Thursday. DAV and RecruitMilitary say they are hosting a Veterans Job Fair from 11am to 3pm at the USC Alumni Center. Organizers say the event will feature more than 40…
SC AG Opposes Sanctuary Cities
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says states should have the right to oppose so-called "sanctuary cities" withing their borders. Sanctuary cities are those that limit cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law. Wednesday Wilson joined…
Columbia Fire on Scene: House Fire off Bluff Road
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fire Department is on scene at the 4600 block of Bluff Rd for a residential structure fire. Firefighters say at the time of arrival the fire was fully involved. Shortly after 11:30am Fire officials reported…
Houseal Granted Bond After Arrest In Vista Shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Maleik Houseal was arrested after being released from the hospital late Tuesday night. Houseal was wounded in connection with the shooting in the Vista right outside of Empire Supper Club. Houseal was transported to Alvin S. Glenn…
Deputy Busts Suspects with Marijuana, Cash at Shopping Center
Two men walking around the Village of Sandhills were arrested with three pounds of marijuana and $3,000 in cash, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
World's Leading Producer of Fish Oil Launches Division in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two Coastal Carolina University business students will run the U.S. division of the world's leading producer of fish oil, out of Conway. LYSI U.S. officially launched at a reception in the Conway Innovation Center. The company…
7.1 Magnitude Quake Kills Hundreds, Dozens Missing
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico City killing hundreds. Rescue efforts continue Wednesday morning.
Amazon Mistakenly Sends Baby Registry Email to People
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Lexington deputies search for suspect wanted for armed robbery
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington county deputies need your help identifying a man caught on camera robbing a Midlands hotel at gunpoint. Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say the suspect pointed a gun at a Baymont hotel employee,…
4th Vista Shooting Suspect Out of Hospital, Behind Bars
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The fourth suspect arrested and charged for the Saturday morning shooting in the Vista is now behind bars. Columbia Police announced on Twitter that Maleik Houseal, who was injured in the Vista shooting incident, has been released…
SCDOT Giving Residents a Chance to Help Solve The 'Malfunction Junction' Problem
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Transportation is giving you a chance to help solve the malfunction junction problem. SCDOT along with other partners are going the extra mile to…
Leaders Hope Penny Tax Project Will Keep Pedestrians Safe on Bluff Road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Carolina fans were less than pleased after they say a number of issues put a damper on their experience at Williams Brice Stadium this weekend. One of those…
Toys "R" Us Files for Bankruptcy at $5 Billion in Debt
[gtxvideo vid='YYwadCj3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YYwadCj3.jpg' vtitle='Toys \"R\" Us Declares Bankruptcy; $5 Billion in Debt'] (WOLO) - It's not all fun and games for Toys "R" Us at the moment. The retailer is filing for bankruptcy protection. In a statement released Monday (9/18),…
Growing Concerns Over Sumter County Missing Man
[gtxvideo vid='7vcPpmkf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7vcPpmkf.jpg' vtitle='Growing Concerns Over Sumter County Missing Man'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - Deputies in Sumter County say they have growing concerns for a man last seen nine days ago as of Tuesday (9/19). Investigators say Michael Thompson, 57,…
Theme Park Ready? Carowinds Hosting Job Fair
[gtxvideo vid='8uwCFEgI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8uwCFEgI.jpg' vtitle='Theme Park Ready? Carowinds Hosting Job Fair'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you've ever wanted to work at a theme park now is your chance. Carowinds announced it will hold a job fair Thursday, September 21 from 4PM-8PM.…
