LCSD, Local Agencies Participate in Active Shooter Drill
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Police regularly prepare for any large-scale threats that…
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Man Accused of Giving Child Two Black Eyes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A 22-year-old man is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after he allegedly gave a toddler two black eyes. On Monday, June 6 at a home in the 300 block of Bailey Street, Joshua Mikell…
WATCH: Slow start on primary day at precincts across Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) — A record 3 million people are registered to vote in South Carolina, but don't expect any voting records to be set when voters go to the polls…
Watch: Chaos on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C. (WOLO) --- What started as a moment of silence for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando Florida, quickly turned to chaos. Click here to find out why lawmakers were up in a roar.
Watch: Helping Orlando Victims
Orlando, FL. (WOLO) -- Since the tragedy that claimed 49 lives and injured 53 more has touched an entire nation. Many asking what they can do to help. Click here to find out how you can give to those who've…
Uncle Accused in Fatal Hit-and-Run Arrested Overnight
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The uncle accused of fatally killing his 3-year-old nephew on his birthday was arrested overnight. Richland County Coroner said the child died after being struck by a vehicle in…
'Operation Smackdown' Nets More Arrests, Police Say
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Several people are behind bars facing a variety of drugs and weapons charges following the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department's continued efforts in 'Operation Smackdown.' For the past several weeks, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and cooperating agencies…
OCSO: Bond Denied for Man Accused of Tying Victim's Hands, Feet During Night-Long Assault
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - An Orangeburg man was arrested after authorities say a woman was treated for injuries she sustained while she was tied up and assaulted. Authorities say, 36-year-old Antonio Fairey is charged with attempted murder and kidnapping in connection with…
CNN's Emotional Tribute To Victims
(CNN)- CNN's Anderson Cooper reads out the names and ages of the victims of the massacre that took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.
WATCH: Lawmakers Call for Tougher Gun Control
When tragedies like the Orlando nightclub massacre shake our nation, it's common for people to start questioning who exactly is getting their hands on guns. Good Morning Columbia has the latest on lawmakers' call for stricter gun laws.
Judge rules jury will mull case of church shooting suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A jury, not a judge, will consider hate crimes and other federal charges against the man charged in the shooting deaths of nine parishioners at a South Carolina church. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled…
WATCH: Muslim Leaders Condemn Actions of Orlando Gunman
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Shots rang out early Sunday morning as a swat members entered an Orlando LGBT night club after gunman Omar Mateen opened fire claiming the lives of 49 victims. "This was an act of hate and of…
Haley Vetoes Moped Safety Bill Over Helmets, Vests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed a moped safety bill because it requires reflective vests for nighttime driving and helmets for drivers under 21. Haley says the mandates on adults represent government overreach. Sen. Greg Hembree of…
Carowinds Theme Park Operating Normally After 2nd Outage
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carowinds theme park on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line is operating normally after a second power outage in less than a week. Carowinds spokeswoman Laresa Thompson said Monday that the park was operating normally…
VIDEO: Message of overcoming fear burns brightly at vigil
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Capital Club, one of the state's longest running gay bars, held a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting Sunday night.
Watch: Latest on LA Pride Suspect Arrest
Santa Monica, C.A. (WOLO) -- The same day as what is now being dubbed the worst mass shooting in US history in at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando Florida, another man, thousands of miles away is arrested. While law enforcement…
LCSD Collecting Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has partnered with the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club to collect new and used eyeglasses and hearing aids to support the Lions’ mission of assisting children and young adults who experience hearing…
School Districts Offer Free Meals to Students this Summer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo will again serve free, nutritious meals on weekdays this summer. Students up to age 18 can enjoy a variety of healthy breakfasts and lunches that meet and exceed nutritional…
1 year after church shooting, much is the same in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The names of Confederate generals still adorn street signs in Charleston's public housing projects, and a heroic waterfront statue dedicated to the Confederate Defenders of Charleston still faces Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the…
Presidential candidates adjust schedule after nightclub shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are adjusting their presidential politicking after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Clinton is postponing her first joint event with President Barack Obama on Wednesday in Wisconsin after the night club…
