Total solar eclipse coverage
On August 21, people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature drop rapidly.
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Pedestrian Facing Charges After Being Hit by a Car
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian is now facing charges after being hit by a car Friday night. Columbia Police say Kenneth Benton,53, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol while walking outside of the pedestrian crosswalk at 5300 Forest Drive shortly…
25 shot, 3 others injured at Little Rock nightclub; no apparent connection to terror
At least 25 people were shot in a nightclub in Little Rock, Arkansas, early Saturday morning and three others suffered unrelated injuries, police said. One of the injured was initially listed in critical condition, but later updated to stable after…
Richland County Nightclub Shooting Sends One to Hospital
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a nightclub shooting that sent one person to the hospital Saturday morning. At 4.a.m deputies responded to a shots fired call at club…
DNR In Full Force For 4th of July Weekend
Lots of people heading out to the lake for the 4th of July weekend, but with 4 recent drownings, the Department of Natural Resources wants to make sure you’re being safe on the water. "We will be out in full…
Tips for Preventing Break-Ins During Your Vacation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This 4th of July weekend, insurance agents are sharing advice to keep things in and around your home protected. "Inside, you want to have some timers on some lights…
Several shot at New York hospital, police sources say
Police are responding to reports of an active shooter at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in the Bronx, New York.
Motorcyclist identified in overnight fatal crash
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed on South Beltine Boulevard overnight.
Director of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden retires
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The man who's led South Carolina's largest zoo for more than 40 years is stepping down. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden president and CEO Palmer ``Satch'' Krantz's retirement takes effect June 30. The Columbia zoo is the…
Venus Williams 'at fault' in fatal car accident, police report says
A passenger in the other car died after sustaining head trauma.
Officer suspended for racially insensitive video
Officials say a Boston police officer who made a video with the tagline, "black people have met their match," will be suspended without pay for six months.
CPD Charge Second Person in Connection to Falling Springs Apartment Shooting
Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting and are asking for your help to develop leads.
Stray Dog Helps New Pups
11 puppies left abandoned after their mother died, get a second chance with a lot of puppy love.
Gas Tax Increase Will Take Effect July 1st
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The road bill that raises the state's gas tax for the first time in 30 years will take effect this Saturday, July 1st. Drivers statewide will be paying two cents…
A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston
[gtxvideo vid='B98NqnWj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B98NqnWj.jpg' vtitle='A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to numerous sources, South Carolina will hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to fill the vacant role with the Gamecocks. The…
Travel Ban Begins Thursday
President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban begins Thursday. President Trump says this is a necessary step in keeping American citizens safe, but there are grey areas in the executive order. The Supreme…
Sumter man accused of intentionally setting home on fire with seven children inside
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Seven children were inside a residence when deputies say a man set the home on fire. Timothy Browder, 36, was arrested Wednesday and is charged with second degree arson,…
Deputy injured, suspect crashes after chase in Sumter County
A car went airborne and rolled over multiple times on Mooneyhan Road in Sumter County Thursday night after a brief pursuit by a Sumter County Sheriff's deputy, the agency said.
CMPD stands by decision not to discipline officer involved in Keith Scott shooting
CMPD is standing by it’s decision not to discipline Officer Brentley Vinson.
Family sues Dorchester County Sheriff's Office for death of man shot by deputies in 2015
The family of a black man killed by Dorchester County Sheriff's Office deputies two years ago has sued, saying there is no clear evidence the 24-year-old man had a gun when he was shot by deputies.
