Richland County day-worker charged with assaulting toddler
A former day-care worker was charged with assault and battery after deputies say she slapped a toddler multiple times after the child allegedly did not put away toys.
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Candidate Archie Parnell Holds Town Hall Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Democratic Challenger in the race for the Congressional 5th District seat will host a town hall meeting Monday. It will take place at the USC Sumter Arts and Letters Building, Lecture Hall 116 at 6pm. Parnell says…
Drake, Beyonce early winners at 2017 Billboard Music Awards
Drake will walk into the 2017 Billboard Music Awards already a winner: He earned 10 early awards Sunday morning. The rapper and the electronic dance duo the Chainsmokers were top contenders with 22 nominations each. The early winners announced Sunday…
Person Saved by Fire Rescue After Being Trapped on Saluda River
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One person was saved after being trapped on an island Saturday afternoon. The Columbia Fire Department conducted a water rescue after one person was trapped on an island in the Saluda River, downstream from botanical gardens. Officials…
Teen Shooting Victim Dies, 14-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A teen who was shot Friday has died, police have arrested a 14-year-old in connection to this shooting. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the teen as Christopher Ladarren Simmons,19. Watts adds that Simmons died from…
One Person Displaced After Overnight House Fires
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department is investigating after two homes went up in flames Friday night, leaving one person displaced. Fire officials responded to the fires in the 1600 block Mayer St around 11p.m. According to the Columbia…
Event to Help Columbia Animal Services Saturday and Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to fill up the truck. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a fill the red truck event to get supplies for the shelter. You can drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward…
Homeless Veterans Program
Columbia, SC. (WOLO) --- The Capital City is working to help homeless veterans as they return home from overseas. The goal is to help them make a smooth transition so they won't have to fight at home as well. [gtxvideo…
Midlands Family Pleas for Answers in Unsolved Murder
An area family is hoping someone can help bring their loved ones killer to justice.
With no budget in sight, House members told not to return
House Speaker Jay Lucas is encouraging House members not to waste their time and taxpayers' money by returning to Columbia on Tuesday, since there is no budget compromise to consider.
2 adults, 1 child hospitalized after falling from Ferris wheel
Two women and a child were hospitalized Thursday night after falling 15 to 18 feet from a Ferris wheel at a carnival in Washington State, officials said.
Deputies respond to shots fired call, find victim
Richland County deputies said they found a man shot on Southern Drive overnight.
Fill The Red Truck Event in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to fill up the truck. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a fill the red truck event to get supplies for the shelter. You can drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward…
City of West Columbia is Encouraging Residents to Share Restoration Ideas
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Things are changing in West Columbia and officials are reaching out to the public to see what they should bring to the area next, turning an old…
Three charged in connection with Lexington County homicide
SLED officials say charges were filed Wednesday in connection to the deadly shooting that happened earlier this week, involving a relative of a Lexington County Sheriff's Department employee.
Crews battle apartment complex fire
Columbia firefighters are working a fire at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Longreek Drive.
Woman killed, 22 injured after car plows into pedestrians in Times Square
One person is dead and 13 others were injured in a car crash in Times Square in New York City today, sources said.
RCSD: Man stole flooring from home being remodeled
A man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department after allegedly stealing flooring from a home being remodeled in a Richland County.
Man dies after falling at Wrigley Field
A man who struck his head after tumbling over a railing at Chicago's Wrigley Field has died.
Fox News Channel founder Roger Ailes has died at 77, Fox News says
Roger Ailes, who transformed TV news by creating Fox News Channel, only to be ousted at the height of his reign for alleged sexual harassment, died Thursday, Fox News reported. He was 77.
