Coroner: Congaree drowning victim identified
The victim who died as a result of a swimming incident in the Congaree River on Sunday morning has been identified.
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City of Columbia Going Green
[gtxvideo vid='XM5GVjUD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XM5GVjUD.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Going Green'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is the first in South Carolina to commit to 100% clean energy. City council voted to approve the resolution, which establishes a community wide goal of…
Deputies: Teens vandalized church, broke into safe
Two Lexington County teens face numerous charges related to a series of crimes this week.
Senate Republicans to unveil 'discussion draft' of health care bill
Seven weeks after the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, Senate Republicans are set to unveil their version of the health care bill Thursday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will reveal the legislative text at an all-members meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Newberry County Sheriff warns of recent scam
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be aware of a phone scam.
Eric Garner's family 'frustrated' by federal probe
The family of Eric Garner -- the New York man who died after he was placed in a chokehold by an NYPD officer -- said they were "frustrated" by the lack of resolution in the federal investigation into Garner's death, which remains ongoing nearly three years later.
Columbia Votes for Clean Energy
The City of Columbia becomes the 36th City to opt for clean energy.
Russia Cancels Talk with US
Russia cancels meeting with the US aimed at fixing the relationship between the two.
Governor McMaster Set to Attend Announcement at Univ. of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster will participate in a special announcement with University of South Carolina and Siemens officials. According to University officials, Siemens Corporation will announce a strategic partnership with the University of South Carolina to help prepare the workforce…
Governor McMaster Signs Industrial Hemp Bill into Law
[gtxvideo vid='uTtv1Woh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uTtv1Woh.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster Signs Hemp Bill into Law'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the stroke of a pen Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law that legalizes Hemp, for research purposes only. Hemp is a similar plant…
Deputies: Woman Arrested, Accused of Placing Skimmers on ATM Machines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Sheriff Leon Lott said Denisa Bonculesco of Romania was arrested in connection to a string of ATM thefts using a card skimmer. Bonculesco was captured on surveillance at First Citizens…
CAE Goes Green With New Solar Panel Farm
[gtxvideo vid='J9sdHwMT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/J9sdHwMT.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_06_21_18_04_53'] WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Even in the cloudy and rainy weather, Columbia Metropolitan Airport celebrated turning five acres of land into the first solar farm at an airport in the state of South Carolina. CAE dedicated…
Two Richland Library Locations Closing for Renovations
[gtxvideo vid='KAdW7Ah3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KAdW7Ah3.jpg' vtitle='Two Richland Library Locations Closing for Renovations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Bookworms listen up, two Richland County Library locations are closing temporarily for renovations. The Northeast Location at 7490 Parklane Road and the Wheatley location at 931 Woodrow…
Three women found dead, nationwide manhunt underway
KIVI-TV Canyon County Officials have created a nationwide manhunt for Michael Bullinger as the "Person of Interest" in the murder of three women in a rural Caldwell, Idaho area. He has a…
Apologies demanded from Steve Harvey after Flint comment
A Michigan man who talked trash with Steve Harvey over the Cleveland Cavaliers' losing in the NBA finals says the comedian went too far when he made fun of Flint's lead-tainted drinking water during an exchange on his radio show.
Couple, newborn among 6 killed in 25-car pileup
A Phoenix couple and their newborn daughter were among six people killed in a massive pileup near the border of Arizona and New Mexico on Monday, according to police.
Suspect sought in burglary of W. Beltine used car dealership
A suspect is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department for rummaging through a used car dealership in the early morning hours of March 13.
Coroner: Man struck by vehicle while walking in roadway
The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of the man who was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle on US 178 near Batesburg-Leesville.
Wednesday Headlines
Here's a Good Morning Columbia News Update for Monday June 12st
Governor McMaster to Hold Bill Signing at State Farmer's Market
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster is set for a bill signing this morning at 9:30am. The Governor's office says McMaster will hold a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for H.3559, Industrial Hemp Cultivation Bill, at the South Carolina State Farmer's Market, 3483…
