VIDEO: Flooding Tests Five Points Businesses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Business owners in Five Points spent Tuesday morning cleaning up after storms caused flash flooding in the neighborhood Monday night.
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Watch: Clean Up Underway After Monday's Severe Storm
[gtxvideo vid='ErPQ7M9n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ErPQ7M9n.jpg' vtitle='Storm Damage'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Despite the downed trees and crushed cars crews are cleaning up, Captain Brick Lewis with the Columbia Fire Department says there have been no serious injuries reported. "Within a 4 hour…
WATCH: Gun Emoji Gone
Tech giant Apple is disarming one of their emoji's.
Watch: Bands Memorialize Two Servicemen Killed at Frayed Knot
[gtxvideo vid='kEIY9NGJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kEIY9NGJ.jpg' vtitle='Memorial Bands Judge/Prins'] West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Cherry Reidenbach has been committed to caring for the soldiers of the 2nd battalion 327th infantry, since 2010, when her nephew was deployed. She tells ABC Columbia, "For an…
Attorney for Dylann Roof Files Death Penalty Challenge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for the man charged with killing nine people at a Charleston church are challenging federal prosecutors' intention to seek the death penalty against him. Lawyers for Dylann Roof argue in a motion filed Monday that…
Watch: Back to School Special Drew Wellness Center
[gtxvideo vid='JxN7yef2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JxN7yef2.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Back to School Special Drew Wellness Center'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to head back to school? The Charless R. Drew Wellness center wants to help get you fit. The center is offering back to…
WATCH: Flooding Hits Five Points Businesses
[gtxvideo vid='M1trRk9P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M1trRk9P.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Flooding Hits Five Points Businesses'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Severe weather swept through the Midlands Monday night. Columbia officials say crews are canvassing the city and working diligently to remove debris and assess damage in various…
8-Year-Old Boy Dies Day After Being Named Honorary Marine
Wyatt Seth Gillette was presented the title of Honorary Marine at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 30, 2016. Wyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008 and was diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex…
Suspects Wanted for Cross Jurisdiction Crimes, Police Say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two suspects are wanted by authorities for allegedly committing crimes in Richland County, Lexington County, the City of Columbia, and Forest Acres. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspects are responsible for the following…
Spartanburg Exhibit Providing Way to Connect With Politics
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - From now through this fall's presidential election, political junkies in the Spartanburg area are getting a chance to see their community's role in the political process. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports that "We The People: A…
Group Plans 'Operation Retaliation' Confederate Flag Display
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Secessionist Party is making plans for something it's calling "Operation Retaliation." The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Sunday that chairman James Bessenger says the party is looking for help securing large Confederate…
Coroner Identifies Drowning Victim on Lake Murray
The Newberry County coroner has released the name of the woman found in the waters of Lake Murray Sunday morning.
One lane of 1-26 Eastbound in Newberry to be closed for Repairs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Expect heavy congestion along parts of 1-26 beginning Sunday at 8pm. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says it plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge…
Deputies Investigating Shooting During Home Invasion
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating after a home invasion erupted in gunfire between the homeowner and a suspect early Saturday morning. Officials said it happened in the 100 block of Catherine Lane in…
Lugoff Man Killed in Collision on Motorcycle Not Wearing Helmet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Lugoff man, who died after colliding with another car on his motorcycle, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, the Richland County Coroner said. Coroner Gary Watts said Emmett Tolbert, 43, died Friday night,…
Columbia Man Killed in Shooting Saturday Afternoon
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near Palmetto Health Richland Saturday afternoon. One man was killed and another was injured. The Richland County Coroner has identified the victims as Donquiese Green, 23, of Columbia…
Alligator Removed From Pond Where Elderly Woman's Body Found
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Wildlife workers have removed an alligator from a pond near a Charleston nursing home although it's…
WATCH: Adopt Harley
Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) --- If you think it's hot outside wait until you see this 3 month old four legged friend. Pawmetto Lifeline's latest pet of the week is sure to melt your heart. Click here to find out more information…
WATCH: Hillary Clinton’s Historic Night
[gtxvideo vid='FoFGriVt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FoFGriVt.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Hillary Clinton's Historic Night'] PHILADELPHIA, PA (WOLO) -- Hillary Clinton is coming off a historic night. Clinton closed out the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Thursday night by making her case to voters about why she…
Watch: Boat Processional to Aid Families of Frayed Knot Victims
[gtxvideo vid='uaBVFW48' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uaBVFW48.jpg' vtitle='Frayed Knot Boat Processional'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- In the wake of tragedy, the Lake Murray community is taking to the water honoring two servicemen killed doing a good deed. Ken Jones, the even organizer says, "To…
