Suspect arrested in shooting at Midlands restaurant
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say a suspect is in custody in connection with a recent shooting at Hooters on Two Notch Rd. Investigators say on May 26th Willis pulled up in…
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Supreme Court rejects President Trump's decision to end DACA
WASHINGTON (AP)- - The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign. The outcome seems certain to elevate the…
Even during a pandemic, local organization works to support fathers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Father's Day is this upcoming Sunday, and it's a time to show your love for your father or father figure in your life. But for one local organization that…
Five years after Mother Emanuel shooting, some pastors continue call for change
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Five years ago, nine people were killed during a prayer group meeting inside the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Even though years have passed since the tragedy that…
Headed to the polls for the June 23 Primary Runoff? Here are things you need to know
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Voters in some South Carolina precincts will head back to the polls to vote in a primary runoff Tuesday, June 23. If you're planning on voting in the Primary Runoff there are some rules you need to know,…
Congressman Clyburn and Rep. Joe Cunningham to host virtual forum on Mother Emanuel 5th Anniversary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today at 4pm Congressman James Clyburn and Representative Joe Cunningham are hosting a virtual forum to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Emanuel AME Shooting tragedy. Among the items to discuss,…
Council members believe they have votes to bring down Calhoun statue
Amid calls nationwide to take down monuments to the Confederacy and slave owners, Charleston leaders are expected to address the future of one of the city's most controversial statues on Wednesday.
Columbia unanimously passes updated 'Use of Force' policy
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) --- The day the entire country watched phone recorded video of an unarmed Minneapolis man die in police custody, it sparked a closer look at policies into Columbia's policing here in South Carolina. [caption id="attachment_414810" align="alignnone"…
City of Columbia discusses mandatory face mask 'Emergency Order'
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it…
Local groups call for removing statues, renaming buildings protected under Heritage Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college…
Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle,…
Arrests announced in assault at May 30th protest
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month's protests that turned violent. Investigators say…
RCSD arrests suspect in 6 hour standoff in Eastover
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in…
Groceries will soon be available online for SNAP recipients
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- SNAP recipients in South Carolina will soon be able to purchase food on-line. Tuesday the USDA announced the more than 558,000 SNAP cardholders will be able use their cards to participate in grocery pick up programs. The…
Firefighters respond to Allen Benedict Court Apartments
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at the condemned Allen Benedict Court apartments Tuesday morning. Firefighters say when they arrived they found the complex's office building on fire. The flames were quickly brought under control and their were…
Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
Senate GOP set to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill & the White House will announce its own executive actions.
Solicitor reflects on Timothy Jones Jr. death penalty trial one year later
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s been one year since Timothy Jones Jr. was given the death penalty for the murders of his five children, but Solicitor Rick Hubbard of the Eleventh…
Faith leaders, politicians call for change in future Richland County elections
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several faith leaders and politicians made their voices heard Monday to criticize the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections for their handling of the June…
Unemployment insurance initial claims rise past 580,000 in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have been out of work and filing for unemployment insurance. The weekly number of initial claims…
DHEC: 2 additional deaths, 582 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed…
