WATCH: Remembering the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A new exhibit on display at Dunbar Funeral home in Columbia, aims to remind you about why we celebrate Memorial Day. You can visit "Remembering Our Fallen"…
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Man Gets 24 Years in Prison for Setting Victim of Fire
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) - A man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for trying to kill a man by cutting his throat, stabbing him and setting him on fire two years ago. The Island Packet of Hilton Head…
VIDEO: Early Morning Fire in Lexington Kills Two
LEXINGTON, S.C.(WOLO) - An early morning fire at a home in the 200 block of Cedarcrest Drive has left two people dead. According to authorities a passerby called in the fire…
Wheels Up: Group of 13 C-17s Set to Take Off From Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A flight of more than a dozen C-17s from Joint Base Charleston are taking off at the same time as part of a training exercise with troops from Fort Bragg in North Carolina. The planes are…
Fatal Accident on I-126
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --The Columbia Police Department is investigating a second accident in as many days at roughly the same location. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 48-year-old Elizabeth Lee Miller died from blunt force trauma to the head after…
Family Members of Charleston Nine react to Justice Department
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Several family members of the nine people gunned down at a historic black church in Charleston say they support decisions by state and federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for the man charged in the slayings.…
Deputies: Florida Man Caught with 67 Stolen Credit Cards
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County deputies say they busted a Florida man with a lot of hot plastic. Investigators say Clive Murray of Hallandale, FL was pulled over for driving the wrong way on Broad St. Tuesday. Deputies say a…
Sumter Man Charged with Firing Gun Into Home
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Sumter County man is accused of trying to kill two adults, a 14 year old, and a 2 year old. Investigators say on December 7th, 2015 Nicholas Scudder fired a handgun into the family's home on…
Watch: Late Senator Clementa Pinckney's Portrait Unveiled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Wednesday State Lawmakers formally unveiled a portrait to honor the memory of Senator Clementa C. Pinckney. Pinckney's two daughters unveiled the portrait. His Wife Jennifer told the chamber, if he were here he'd call himself unworthy…
Watch: Vote 2016 Latest
Columbia,SC. (WOLO) -- The race to the White House continues to get closer to November. Click here to find out where the candidates stand, who's asking for a recount in Kentucky, and Protests that turn violent outside a New Mexico…
Watch: A Time for Art
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- A silent auction taking place here in the Midlands is giving you a chance to get your hands on art that won't cost you anything, but a bit of your time. This is the third year for…
Chaos on the campaign trail: Trump rally protest turns violent
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ Authorities in New Mexico are characterizing an anti-Donald Trump demonstration outside a campaign rally as a "riot.'' Authorities say demonstrators threw burning T-shirts, plastic bottles and other items at police officers last night, injuring several,…
Charleston City Council takes step toward day of honor for Emanuel AME victims, church
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston City Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to a day of honor for each the victims and survivors of the Emanuel AME shooting and the church itself. William Dudley Gregorie, a councilman and trustee for…
Bill Creates Special Legislative Session in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Legislators will likely return to Columbia in mid-June for a special legislative session. Under a resolution approved Tuesday by the Senate, the special session would start at noon June 15. That's the day after many legislators…
House OKs $2B Road Borrowing Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would borrow around $2 billion to spend on major highways and bridges. The 102-3 vote sends a combined bill with both the extra money for roads and…
Watch: CPD Officer Seriously Injured in Crash
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department says an officer was involved in a collision on I-126 at the Broad River Bridge. Police say Officer Pete Conklin was seriously injured and transported to a nearby hospital where…
Watch: Employing the Capital City
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The hunt is on, as recent grads and students on summer break vie for part and full time employment On Tuesday the Columbia Police Department and Mayor Benjamin were in the community passing out applications for…
Justice Department to seek Death Penalty in Dylann Roof Case
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Federal Prosecutors announced Tuesday they will seek the Death Penalty against accused Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch says “Following the department’s rigorous review process…
Late Senator's Portrait Unveiled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Wednesday State Lawmakers formally unveiled a portrait to honor the memory of Senator Clementa C. Pinckney. Pinckney's two daughters unveiled the portrait. His Wife Jennifer told the chamber, if he were here he'd call himself unworthy…
Watch: Continued Fallout over HB2
North Carolina (WOLO) --- It's a controversial that is having a far reaching impact. The battle over House Bill 2 is not only leading to protests but is now also causing some economic turmoil as bands cancel concerts affecting tourism…
