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…
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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…
President Obama sends message to SC on Charleston Shooting 1 year anniversary
Charleston, SC (WOLO)-- Friday Charleston and South Carolina pause to remember the Emanuel Nine. The One year anniversary of the Charleston Church shooting is being marked by numerous events. At the Memorial Service in Charleston a presidential aide read a…
Watch: Remembering the Emanuel Nine in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A memorial service Friday at the College of Charleston TD Arena featured prayer, song, Governor Nikki Haley, and a message from President Barack Obama. A presidential aide read a message from the president and the first lady.…
Watch: Lake Murray Boat Parade, Set Sail
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to set sail on Lake Murray for the Annual 4th of July Boat Parade and Fireworks celebration. The event, sponsored by Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, will be held on Saturday, July 2nd. Organizers are…
Charleston Shooting Coverage: 1 Year Later
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today Charleston and South Carolina will gather for a moment of silence to remember the one year anniversary of the Charleston Church Shooting at Emanuel AME Church. A Memorial service is taking place in Charleston and the…
WATCH: Honoring the Emanuel Nine
Good Morning Columbia has the latest as thousands prepare to gather to remember the Emanuel Nine.
Here are the stories you'll see on Good Morning Columbia 5am-7am
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good Friday Morning Columbia! Here's what we're working on this morning for Good Morning Columbia. South Carolina comes together in Charleston as we remember the One Year Anniversary of the Mother Emanuel Nine shooting. A Prayer service…
Carolinas Border Redraw Almost Done As Bill Goes to Governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina lawmakers have now followed their South Carolina counterparts and approved legislation to clean up complications stemming from the recent redrawing of the border between the two states. The North Carolina House voted 101-11 on…
Hit-and-Run Charge Against Medal of Honor Recipient Dropped
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Officials say a hit-and-run charge against Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter has been dismissed. Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office spokeswoman Nicole Holland said Thursday that the misdemeanor charge was dropped. Court records show Carpenter paid a…
Gov. Haley Enters Primary Runoff Fray Against Sen. Bright
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Republican Gov. Nikki Haley is weighing into the GOP primary runoffs by working to unseat Sen. Lee Bright. Haley is endorsing former GOP Rep. Scott Talley on Thursday, four years after she endorsed Bright for the…
Tonight after Game 6 of the NBA Finals
Here's a look at some of the stories we are following for you: Crews are searching for a teenager who was swimming with his brother off the coast of Myrtle Beach. The boy is 14 years-old and from Columbus, Ga.…
