Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver in Orangeburg
A person was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Orangeburg on Coach Road near Dawson Street Wednesday afternoon, South Carolina Highway Patrol said.
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Severe Weather bringing potential for Local Flooding: Weather update
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) As the threat of severe weather, high winds and more eases in the Midlands, Chief Meteorologist John Farley says local flooding will be a concern. There is still the potential for…
'Find shelter, don't drive through flooded roads' advises SCEMD ahead of severe weather
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As severe weather rolls into the area, it's important to make sure you and your family are prepared for any possible tornadoes or floods. “The smallest thunderstorm can do a…
Residents advised to hunker down during the weather event
Our weather team will be tracking a line of potentially strong to severe storms approaching our area.
Severe weather is headed our way Tyler Ryan has the latest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country. Many schools and businesses are closed as the potential for severe weather is in our area. Severe weather can…
Missing Sumter man found safe: Police
A man who was reported missing by law enforcement in Sumter has been found safe.
Prepare for severe weather Thursday: ABC Columbia Forecast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on severe weather: A line of very strong storms will blow through on Thursday afternoon-evening. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, locally flooding rain, and potentially…
High-speed train derails in Italy; two railway workers killed
A high-speed passenger train derailed in northern Italy, killing two railway workers and injuring 27 people, authorities said.
Bill aims to let some students attend school of choice using vouchers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina lawmakers are still working on a bill that would give vouchers that would allow eligible students to attend the school of their choice. If passed, the bill would give medicaid-eligible students as well as…
12th case of coronavirus confirmed in the US
(CNN) - The deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen as 12 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in the United States. The latest case was confirmed in…
Severe weather expected Thursday afternoon
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on severe weather. According to John, you should look for rain, heavy at times, on Thursday with a strong line of thunderstorms blowing through in the afternoon-evening. The storms…
14yo Dutch Fork HS student arrested, accused of trying to sexually assault fellow student on campus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies say a high school student has been arrested for trying to sexually assault a fellow student at Dutch Fork High School. The 14-year-old allegedly tried to commit a sexual act against a 15-year-old on Tuesday…
'Suits and Sneakers' event brings awareness to fighting cancer in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- More than 30,000 people in South Carolina are estimated to be diagnosed with cancer this year. More than 10,000 will day. On Wednesday, there was a group at the…
Arrest made in Alcott Dr. shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a deadly Monday night shooting. Investigators say Orlando Gladney, 28, shot and killed James Patterson, 46, after an argument at Willow Run Apartments…
Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work…
After pursuit, driver crashes, rolls over car on Highway 378
Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a driver lost control and flipped the vehicle following a pursuit.
The city of Columbia has a new flag
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The city of Columbia has a new flag. The city council made the approval Tuesday night. View this post on Instagram There…
Orangeburg thieves breaking in through walls, leaving with nothing
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Surveillance video has been released out of Orangeburg County where two people seem to be making things harder on themselves by breaking into…
Columbia College President says co-ed transition could occur as soon as 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As President of one of the oldest women’s colleges in the country, Dr. Carol Moore says Columbia College needs to fight a troubling trend. “Enrollment has been dwindling for all women’s…
Second person shot in less than 24 hours at same Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Two people have been shot, one of them killed after two shootings at the same Columbia apartment complex within 24 hours of each other. Columbia…
