Senators Question V.C. Summer Executives in Committee Hearing
Senators from a committee investigating the failed V.C. Summer Nuclear Reactor Project, are question executives from the involved utility companies, Monday.
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Teen Injured in Gas Station Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a gas station shooting that sent a teen to the hospital Saturday night. The incident happened just before 11pm in the 7600 block of Garners Ferry Road. Deputies say gunfire was exchanged in…
Bond Denied For Two Vista Shooting Suspects
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two of the four Vista shooting suspects were denied bond Sunday morning. Bond was denied for John Bates Jr.,28, and Keveas Gallman,28. Both men are facing multiple charges including attempted murder. Jarvis Tucker,26, was granted a $250,000…
Greek Festival Going Strong in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Everything is going Greek this weekend in Columbia. The annual Greek Festival is underway in downtown Columbia. You can taste the famous Greek food and listen to traditional Greek music. On the menu... greek salad, gyros, and baklava.…
Continuing Coverage: Vista Shooting Investigation, Arrests
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police, SLED and other law enforcement continue to investigate a shooting in the Vista where multiple victims were shot. It happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Saturday that charges…
Columbia Police Announce Charges in Connection with Vista Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook has announced that charges have been filed against four male suspects in connection with the overnight shooting investigation in the Vista. According to Columbia Police, they have issued arrest warrants for the…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Releases Statement on Vista Shootings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )-- Columbia Mayor Benjamin released the following statement on Saturday's shooting in the Vista. "On behalf of the entire city family, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin denounces the violence that took place in the early hours of Saturday,…
Columbia Police Update: Vista Shooting, Eight Injured, Club Closed
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO) --Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Vista which happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook updated the investigation at a noon press conference. According to Holbrook , the incident…
Catch Clemson @Louisville on ABC Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='OHxi86BW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OHxi86BW.jpg' vtitle='Catch Clemson @Louisville on ABC Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you're looking to see Clemson take the field this weekend we're making it easy for you. The Tigers face off with Louisville Saturday night at 8pm here on…
Gamecock Fans Gear up for Game Day- Home Opener
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you don't have your ticket by now, chances are you wont be walking into the Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday night. The University of South Carolina Athletics ticket office announced that the South Carolina -Kentucky football game, is officially sold…
Columbia Police : Multiple People Injured in Vista Shooting
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO) --Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Vista which happened in the early morning hours Saturday. Deputy Chief Kelly says multiple people were hurt, ranging from critical to grazes, near Park and Lady Streets. Reports…
Lexington Police to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police will be setting up traffic safety check points on Monday, September 18. The Police Chief says the checkpoints are in response to continued concerns of traffic collisions. According to Police, the safety enforcement will include,…
Bomb Explodes on London Train in Terror Attack
[gtxvideo vid='PzxFH9TV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PzxFH9TV.jpg' vtitle='Bomb Explodes on London Train in \"Terror Attack\"'] LONDON (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - In London, a terror attack investigation is underway as a massive manhunt continues after a bomb exploded on a packed commuter train. It happened…
Who Is The Man Behind The First Classic Cocky Costume?
[gtxvideo vid='tCRhUstG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tCRhUstG.jpg' vtitle='COCKY'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Gamecocks black-out home opener is right around the corner and to celebrate they unveiled a Cocky statue. USC was the only college in the SEC that didn’t have a mascot statue…
Happy Anniversary: Palmetto Health Richland Celebrates 125 Years
[gtxvideo vid='METhF8LD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/METhF8LD.jpg' vtitle='Happy Anniversary: Palmetto Health Richland Celebrates'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's a major milestone for Palmetto Health, on Friday Palmetto Health Richland celebrated its' 125th Anniversary. The Hospital began serving the community back in 1892. Today Hospital leaders…
SCE&G Executives Address Report That They May Have Known About Nuclear Problems Since 2015
[gtxvideo vid='NmvqR02k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NmvqR02k.jpg' vtitle='VC Hearing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- SCE&G Board Members went before the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Commission to address concerns that SCE&G and Santee Cooper knew the project had major issues since October of 2015. Attorney Scott Elliott…
Five Years Later; Family Offers Reward in Hit and Run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Saturday marks five years since cardiac nurse Lindsay Bires was seriously injured in a hit and run outside Palmetto Health Richland. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says the Bires' family is now offering a $5,000 reward for information…
Suspect Wanted in Armed Robbery
Richland Co. S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County Deputies are looking for a man they say robbed a convenience store on gunpoint. Investigators say around 1:30 Friday morning the suspect entered Circle K on Broad River Rd., showed the clerk his gun and…
President Condemns White Supremacy
President Trump signs a resolution Thursday saying he opposes bigotry "of all forms".
London Underground Explosion Declared Terrorist Incident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - An explosion on a London underground train has prompted panic amid rush hour commuters early this morning, according to officials. London Metropolitan Police said they were responding to the…
