Troopers investigate a multiple vehicle crash and a separate collision on I-26
South Carolina Highway Patrol says lanes are back open on I-26 east at exit 107 after a multiple vehicle crash.
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Former Columbia police chief sentenced to 30 months in prison
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Former Columbia police chief, Randy Scott, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison inside a federal courtroom on Wednesday for using drugs and a firearm charge. The sentencing hearing…
New traffic patterns feature barrier dividing I-20 eastbound lanes near Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Starting this weekend, drivers will expect to see some different traffic patterns driving eastbound on I-20. As part of a larger project that will widen the lanes along…
Hundreds tested for tuberculosis at Lexington Medical Center Facility
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Medical Center notified a group of Lexington Oncology Infusion Center patients, staff and visitors who may have been in the same general area as someone who…
18th century art comes to life through years-long digital project at UofSC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday night, the public is invited to see rare 18th century engravings come to virtual life in a project by students and staff at the University of South Carolina.…
Rumors of threat against Ridge View High School prompts increased security
There is an increased law enforcement presence at Ridge View High School amid rumors of a school threat, officials say.
Calhoun County man last seen on Halloween: Officials
Have you seen Jeremy Ballew?
All lanes are back open on I-20 West at exit 58 after black ice on the road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says all lanes are blocked on I-20 west at Exit 58 due to black ice with multiple collisions.
Richland County Library program to combat "Fake News"
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Richland County library is using a new program they say will help users spot fake news while surfing the internet. The program is called NewsGuard. Here's how it works.…
Townville school shooter in court for sentencing
(AP) - The teen who opened fire on an elementary school playground was in court Tuesday as sentencing in his murder case begins. Prosecutors argued that Jesse Osborne, now…
South Carolina lawmakers, business leaders speak out as Supreme Court weighs DACA decision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --On Tuesday morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case that could lead to the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While the justices…
Become Santa to a local senior citizen this holiday season
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- From now until the first week of December, you can become 'Santa' to a local senior citizen who might not otherwise get a gift this Christmas. The holiday season…
Man, 22, identified as driver killed in two-car crash on McCords Ferry Road
A 22-year-old Killian Station Court man was identified as the victim of a two-car crash overnight in Eastover.
Sanford suspends GOP primary challenge to Trump
Mark Sanford dropped his challenge to President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, saying the focus on impeachment has made it impossible for his campaign to gain traction.
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings seeks husband's seat in Congress
The widow of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings has resigned as Maryland's Democratic Party chair to run for her late husband's congressional seat.
Boeing hopeful that its troubled 737 Max Jet will fly this year
(CNN) - After two fatal crashes that killed 346 people, Boeing remains optimistic that the 737 Max Jet will get back in the air…
USC fraternity suspended for hazing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A fraternity at the University of South Carolina has been suspended until at least August of 2023. In a statement to ABC Columbia the University says: "Operations of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University…
Midlands church holds prayer vigil in support of DACA as Supreme Court weighs ending program
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The fate of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, including those here in the Midlands, is now in the hands of the Supreme Court. On Monday, recipients of the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals,…
Veteran's Day at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'
(CNN) --- At The Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran's Day, hundreds gathered for the annual wreath laying ceremony which was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Vice President Mike Pence…
41st annual Columbia Veterans Day Parade honors those who have served
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Those who have served from all around the Midlands and the state were honored Monday morning in Columbia at the 41st annual Veterans Day Parade. “Tell our…
