Trump administration announces completion of 100 miles of southern border wall
(CNN) - The Trump administration says it has reached a milestone achievement. The administration announced Friday that 100 miles of the border wall has been…
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"Proudly Pro-life Weekend" begins with dinner hosting high-ranking officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Leaders from across the state gathered to kick off South Carolina's annual "Proudly Pro-life Weekend." The weekend's events got underway with the South…
"We need to go deeper:" Mayor Benjamin speaks about addressing gun crimes in 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --There have been a growing number of gun crimes in the city of Columbia, and the Mayor says it’s time to address what he calls a “public…
2019 Annual Report shows 360% increase in S.C. human trafficking victims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Friday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released the Human Trafficking Task Force's 2019 Annual Report. The report focuses on the statewide efforts to prevent and…
Bank robber dubbed 'Bad Wig Bandit' believed to be behind 3 Charlotte bank robberies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSOC) - The same man is believed to be responsible for robbing three banks in the Charlotte area and the FBI is asking for the public’s help in finding the culprit. The third robbery was just hours later…
Mother of 5 found beaten to death in home
Police on Friday were searching for a suspect who killed a mother of five inside her Philadelphia home.
Two arrested for bringing weed, cell phones into Lee Correctional
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Two people have been arrested for working with an inmate to bring contraband into Lee Correctional Institution. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says during a traffic stop, deputies seized $350,000 worth of contraband including marijuana and…
Hundreds pay their respects in Florence as fallen officer laid to rest
FLORENCE, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds of police officers and first responders came from all over the state to pay their respects to Officer Jackson Winkeler in Florence on Thursday. Winkeler, who was an Officer at…
Little piece of Australia in Columbia, how Riverbanks Zoo is hoping to inspire people to help
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Animals are losing their homes and their lives because of the Australian brush fires, which aren't expected to slow down anytime soon. There's a little part of…
Identity of National Guard Soldier who died at Fort Jackson released
Officials at Fort Jackson have released the name of the man who was found unresponsive during a training exercise on the military base Wednesday.
Former maintenance worker among those charged with giving inmates drugs, cell phones and other contraband valued at $350K
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections say two people have been arrested and charged with working together to bring contraband into Lee Correctional Institution, and charges are pending against a third man.
Florence officer laid to rest
As many recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a Florence officer is laid to rest
Man charged after leaving two guns on school campus following early morning workout: Sheriff
An early morning workout at Lexington High School landed a man behind bars after weapons were found inside a bag he reportedly left behind.
Fire crews extinguish blaze at vacant Jabay Drive home
Columbia fire crews worked to extinguish a blaze at a vacant home on Jabay Drive Thursday morning.
U.S. Army: text messages claiming you've been drafted are a hoax
(CNN) --- The U.S. Army is warning about a wave of fake text messages telling Americans they've been drafted to fight in Iran. Screenshots of the texts provided by US Army recruiting command…
2019 saw the highest number of measles cases in 27 years
(CNN) - Health officials say 2019 was the worst year for the measles since 1992. The majority of cases were among people who were not…
Lawmakers expected to vote to limit Trump's war powers
(CNN) - Iran and the US have hit pause on escalating tensions between the two countries. Now American lawmakers are looking to limit the President's power to…
Here's how you can help the City of Columbia plan for 2036
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The city is hosting a series of meetings to put together a plan for 2036, and they want to hear from you. They're asking people who live and work here to come…
'No War on Iran' protest vigil held at State House
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, the Carolina Peace Resource Center held a 'No War on Iran' protest vigil at the State House in response to recent tensions with Iran. The Center is a…
Soldier dies at Ft. Jackson
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials at Fort Jackson say an Army National Guard soldier has died. A spokesperson for the base says the 19 year old from Minnesota was found unresponsive Wednesday morning. The soldier's name is being withheld until the…
