Richland County deputies investigate early morning shooting
Deputies say they are trying to determine what led up to a shooting at a Decker Boulevard gas station early Wednesday morning.
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NYC officer shot, killed while sitting in police car
An on-duty New York City police officer was killed early Wednesday after a gunman walked up to her patrol vehicle and fired shots through the window, authorities said.
House explosion in Missouri leaves 3 injured
A raging fire and plumes of smoke filled the air at the scene of a house explosion in Missouri today that left three people injured.
New SC Law Requires Officer Training on Mental Illness
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new law requires every police officer in South Carolina to be trained in recognizing mental illness and de-escalating confrontations with people who are manic, not malicious. State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel says officers…
Deputy's Life Changing Experience Inspires LCSD Blood Drive
LEXINGTON, SC(WOLO)- A Midlands deputy was almost killed in a Motorcycle accident back in May, but says he got a second chance thanks to a complete stranger. In a matter of seconds…
Prince's Drummer, Midlands Native Passes Away
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Remembering a man who truly marched to his own beat. According to his wife, Columbia native John Blackwell died Tuesday at 43. The former Prince drummer was diagnosed with brain tumors last year. In addition to Prince,…
Record Number of Travelers for the 4th
[gtxvideo vid='S98qxCIy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S98qxCIy.jpg' vtitle='Record Number of Travelers for the 4th'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A record number of travelers are hitting the road home this July 4th. According to Triple-A more than 630,000 South Carolinians were expected to travel more than…
Thousands Celebrate Independence Day at 59th Annual Lexington Peach Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- For nearly six decades, the community in the Town of Gilbert has celebrated the peach. Once known as a town for harvesting the fruit, Gilbert residents now say the…
Holiday Boating Patrol in Full Force
[gtxvideo vid='1yGt8ZAl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1yGt8ZAl.jpg' vtitle='Boat Patrol July 4'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Many people are spending July 4th outside and one of the more popular spots is Lake Murray. Officers of many different agencies have stepped up patrols ensuring the waterways are…
246th Army Band Concert in Lexington
[gtxvideo vid='prjtKX9Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/prjtKX9Y.jpg' vtitle='246TH Army Band Concert in Lexington'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The patriotic sounds of the 246th Army Band rang out during the July 4th holiday weekend. Monday night the band played to a crowd at the Lexington Icehouse…
Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier
[gtxvideo vid='jSGi9QGo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jSGi9QGo.jpg' vtitle='Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The highlight for many on the Fourth of July comes when the sun sets and fireworks light up the sky, but some early risers are…
The best Fourth of July sales
ABC News' Becky Worley brings tips on how to maximize your savings during this holiday weekend with a roundup of this year's best promotions.
Go Behind The Scenes of 4th of July Fireworks Show
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Celebrating Independence Day usually comes with seeing fireworks. ABC Columbia got to explore what it takes to pull off a professional fireworks show. "We're known for the fireworks so it…
Family and Community Members React to Vandalism at Greenlawn Memorial Park
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police arrested 24-year-old Justin Beach after they say he vandalized over 100 grave sites, causing over $10,000 worth of damage. Horace Mack Jr. died five years ago at…
State Patrol Looking For Road Rage Over Long Holiday Weekend
[gtxvideo vid='SZYTrg8u' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SZYTrg8u.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_07_03_18_03_01'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Highway Patrol is out on the roads to make sure everyone gets to where they’re going safely for this extra long holiday weekend. Last year over the…
SC Election Officials Confirm Receipt of President Trump Letter on Voter Information
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina election officials say they have received a letter requesting voter information from U.S. President Donald Trump's commission investigating voter fraud. State Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said commissioners will carefully consider the request received…
Taxi hits pedestrians at Boston's Logan Airport, several injured
A car hit pedestrians in East Boston near Logan International Airport today, injuring several people, the Massachusetts State Police said.
Suspect in custody following armed robbery at Clemson Road bank
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man who they say robbed a local bank Monday morning.
More Than 100 Gravesites Vandalized at Greenlawn Memorial Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after more than 100 Gravesites have been vandalized at Greenlawn Memorial Park on Sunday. Reports say at some point during the evening of July 1 and…
Victim Identified in I-20 Fatal Wreck
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision on Tuesday. The incident occurred on I-20 Eastbound near mile marker 77. Paul Cheezem, 60,…
