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Walmart kicks off holiday shopping season Friday

Walmart is kicking off its holiday shopping season earlier this year.

"She's a woman of steel": Kershaw Co. Sheriff grateful deputy not injured after collision

A Kershaw County deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by a car outside Lugoff Elementary this morning.

Graphic dash cam video shows deputy struck at school crossing, she is doing OK say officials

KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office released shocking footage, showing a deputy getting hit by a car. Deputies say it happened while she was directing traffic outside of Lugoff Elementary…

Bond set at $60,000 for woman accused of DUI, hitting veteran on motorcycle

A woman accused of severely injuring a motorcyclist while driving under the influence last month, was in bond court Thursday. Judge Robert Hood set her bond at $60,000, with conditions.

Officers kill driver who dragged them in Walmart parking lot in El Paso

Customers trapped inside a Walmart in El Paso experienced terrifying moments when an officer-involved shooting broke out overnight.

Kershaw County deputy struck by vehicle outside school

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- While directing traffic outside Lugoff Elementary School Thursday morning, a Kershaw County deputy was struck by a car, and had to be taken to the hospital. Deputy Chelsea Cockrell had her blue lights on and…

Californians hit with 2nd round of sweeping blackouts

Dangerously windy weather sweeping through the state brought blackouts to Northern California by PG&E to prevent catastrophic wildfires.

No one is hurt after a house is struck by bullets on School House Road

Columbia Police say no one is hurt after a house was struck by bullets early this morning on the 27-hundred block of School House Road.

Be prepared for November 5th elections

Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- It is almost time to head to the polls toncast your ballot November 5th, which gives you a little bit of time left to get your ducks in a row. If you have not already registered to vote…

Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on 'heartbeat bill'

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state's proposed abortion legislation also known as the 'heartbeat bill, meaning if passed, abortions would…

More than 200 USC students forced to move into new dorms mid-semester

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than 200 USC students forced to move out of their dorms because of the university's plans to improve. After just moving into Cliff apartments on USC's campus, 215 freshmen will have…

Google Maps adds police 'speed traps' alerts

Google Maps is competing with traffic and GPS app 'Waze' with some new features.

2 being charged in death of missing girl found in trash

Police say they will charge two people with kidnapping and capital murder in the death of a 3-year-old Alabama girl whose body was found amid trash 10 days after being kidnapped outside a birthday party.

All Richland Library locations closed tomorrow for staff training

All the Richland Library locations will be closed on Thursday, October 24 for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day.

Project encourages women to get more involved in state organizations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Governor McMaster and others are encouraging women to get involved in state organizations. Wednesday morning, the Governor was joined by several prominent women including Representative Beth Bernstein, and Lieutenant Governor…

Father of slain Sumter five-year-old hopes to keep daughter's memory alive

The family of Nevaeh Adams, the Sumter five-year-old whose remains were discovered in a Richland County landfill last Friday, returned to her apartment Wednesday afternoon to pick up her belongings.

Repairs to Treholm Road set to be completed by November

The City of Columbia are finalizing plans to the repair the section of Trenholm Road damaged by a main line break last week.

SC School for the Deaf and Blind students help dedicate 'I Love You' sculpture

There's a new sculpture in downtown Columbia that's sharing a universal message from students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB). The statue, which features sign language, was dedicated Wednesday morning by city and school officials.