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CPD Investigate Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia police are searching for answers in an overnight shooting. Officials say a man was shot on Ripplemeyer Avenue just after 10:00 Tuesday night. The victim was taken to the hospital.   No word yet on…

International Music Day in Five Points

June 21st is International Make Music Day and Columbia, SC is one of hundreds of participating cities around the world. Go out and see performers at a free concert, make some music yourself, and enjoy a great day full of music…

Prosecutor: Roof Federal Case Conflicts With State, Holidays

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The state prosecutor trying accused Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof says trying Roof in federal court in November for hate crimes and other charges interferes with both his scheduled January state trial and the victims' and…

Watch: Technology Brings Home Missing Boy

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- A 15 year old autistic boy is back with his family safe and sound after wandering away from his Woodboro Dr. home Sunday night. The teenager's mother Ardelia McDaniel explains that it's not odd for…

Police: Expired Tags Lead To Arrest For Drugs

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 52-year-old Edgewater Drive man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop. A Sumter County deputy stopped Daniel Browder's vehicle around 9 p.m. on June 19…

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Watch: A "Bear"y Scary Sight

New Jersey (WOLO) -- It's official! Summer is here and with the heat everyone is trying to find cool ways to relax, including one wild animal who took over one family pool. Click here to see which uninvited guest that…

Watch: Alligator Attack Victim Laid to Rest

Orlando, Fl. (WOLO) -- A 2 year old dragged off by an alligator during a family vacation at a Disney resort is being laid to rest. The family says their overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support they've received…

Watch: Skills &Drills Kicks Off

Columbia,SC. (WOLO) --- School is out but that doesn't mean your kids have to stop learning. If you're looking for something to keep the busy this summer you don't have to go far. The city of Columbia is offering a…

Solstice, full moon mark summer's official arrival

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The summer solstice marks the season's official arrival around the globe Monday. In the United States, summer begins at 6:34 p.m. on the East Coast. That's when the Sun reaches its highest point in Earth's sky. Monday…

Motorcycle driver killed in crash, not wearing helmet

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) - A Chapin man, who was not wearing his helmet, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Lexington County Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said it happened in the 3000 block of Wessinger Road in…

S.C. authorities seize 15 pounds of cocaine

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina authorities have made four arrests and seized about 15 pounds of cocaine. The Greenville News reports that the drugs worth $700,000 were bound for Anderson County. Anderson County Sheriff's Lt. Sheila Cole said Friday that the…

Watch: Father’s Day Cookout in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to celebrate Dad with a Cook out. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is inviting Dads to enjoy a meal for free. The Father’s Day Cookout will take place at Hyatt Park from 3pm-7pm [gtxvideo vid='PtiA5vdK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PtiA5vdK.jpg'…

Man Claiming Teen Girl Given as 'Gift' Arrested

Feasterville, PA.(WOLO) --- Authorities are searching for evidence in the home and on the property of a Pennsylvania man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, he claims was given to him as a gift. Police are searching the home…

Mother of Small Children Left in Car Arrested

Lexington County, S.C (WOLO) -- The mother of two small children is behind bars, accused of leaving them alone inside her running car. According to Lexington officials, Witnesses saw the 5 year old and 23 month old children inside the…

US Safety Regulators look into Auto Complaints

DETROIT (AP) _ U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that the wheels on some older Toyota SUVs can unexpectedly pull to the right. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received 135 complaints about the problem in Toyota…

Richland County DARE Truck at Field Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hitting the streets this weekend to meet and greet with local children in the DARE Truck. Activity: Richland County Sheriff’s Department will provide the DARE Truck Name of Event: Field Day…

Watch: Stop the Violence Rally Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is taking part in observances to honor the one year anniversary of the Charleston Church shooting. Friday at 8:45pm Hand Middle School will hold a moment of silence and poetry reading. Saturday a "Stop the…

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