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.
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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…
Soldier Dies at Fort Jackson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A soldier at Fort Jackson died Thursday following an Army physical fitness test, say Base officials. The soldier, who was attending the Senior Leader Course, collapsed after finishing a two-mile run, according to officials with the Fort.…
Newberry Deputies Searching for Missing Man
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Authorities say Robert Lester Jones, 32, was last seen on Sunday, July 24, at around 7 p.m. on Evans Street…
Cops Save Armed Suspect from Burning Car in Dramatic Video
Police officers in Fort Worth, Texas, went "above and beyond the call of duty," a Sergeant said, by running towards a burning car to save an armed robbery suspect who tried to flee. The dramatic rescue was caught on body…
This Shirt Once 'Offended' Walmart
(CNN) - Twenty-one years ago, a Walmart store in Florida pulled shirts from its shelves, saying they were "offensive." The shirts had a simple, empowering message: "Someday a woman will be PRESIDENT!" ABC Columbia mobile app users click here to watch.
WATCH: Getting Soldiers Needed Treatment
Honolulu, HI ( WOLO) --- A new study is taking a closer look at soldiers behaviors, in an effort to make sure they're getting the help they need when it comes to their health. Click here to find out more.…
Mom Beats Daughter Live on Facebook
(CNN) - A video on Facebook that shows a mother beating her 16-year-old daughter has sparked a debate online about discipline and public shaming. ABC Columbia mobile app users click here to watch.
WATCH: National Lasagna Day!
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- National Lasagna day is Friday and we celebrated a day early for a good reason. Many of you may be in the middle of that back to school hustle and bustle, but the Two Notch Road…
WATCH: President Barack Obama Ready to Pass the Baton
[gtxvideo vid='wszTQuAv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wszTQuAv.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: President Barack Obama Ready to Pass the Baton'] PHILADELPHIA, PA (WOLO) -- Hillary Clinton is set to take the stage Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention to accept her party's nomination. Wednesday night, President Barack…
Watch: New Study on Advantages of Flu Shot
[gtxvideo vid='QFiFkJXP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QFiFkJXP.jpg' vtitle='Watch: New Study on Advantages of Flu Shot'] A new study revealing that getting a flu shot may be more than just preventative. Research shows getting the flu shot could help those who have Diabetes. Here's ABC'S…
Mercedes-Benz Vans Breaks Ground On $500M US Plant in SC
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Prompted by a growing North American market for its vans, Mercedes-Benz Vans is building a new $500 million assembly plant in South Carolina. Several hundred people attended the groundbreaking Wednesday in North Charleston. The site…
Watch: Collaboration Key in Convention Speeches
[gtxvideo vid='WOeircZu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WOeircZu.jpg' vtitle='SPEECHWRITER'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Moving and memorable sentiments of a single person crafted and transformed by a team of experts. "A good speech writer's goal is to help the speaker to be his or her best…
