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Columbia Art Center celebrates African American culture for Black History Month

Columbia Art Center celebrates Black History Month with an art and music series. Click here to find out more.

"Armed and dangerous" Forest Acres bank robbery suspect identified, manhunt continues

FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - A man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres bank at gunpoint Tuesday (2/5) morning has been identified. Forest Acres Police released the above picture of Samuel Neathery, 29. He is considered armed and dangerous. The Florida…

Bank robbery suspect still on the run, one suspect in custody after being shot by officers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A suspect shot and one suspect is still on the loose. Multiple local and state agencies blocked off Forest Drive most of the day, looking for a suspect wanted in…

South Carolina teen missing since December found shot to death off highway

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says human remains found in Bamberg County on January 22 have been identified as 18-year-old Malik Spencer.

Lexington County announces new Fire Service chief

The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019.

State House steps covered in shoes in support of cancer patients, survivors

The front steps of the State House was covered in sneakers today.

Orangeburg home invasion suspect arrested in Tennessee

Orangeburg deputies arrested the last suspect for taking part in a home invasion has been captured in Tennessee.

Report is beginning, not end of possible Santee Cooper sale

A consultant's report that South Carolina's state-owned utility has at least three potential buyers who could wipe out its $8 billion debt and slow rate increases brought optimism that the problems with a pair of failed nuclear plants could end better than expected.

Cayce Department of Public Safety seeking identity of vehicle used in auto dealership burglary

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - Investigators with Cayce Department of Public Safely are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the vehicle pictured and/or the whereabouts of a stolen grill.

One suspect in hospital, One sought in bank robbery

Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO) -- A manhunt was underway in Forest Acres, most of the day Tuesday, after police say a man and a woman robbed a bank on Forest Drive. Investigators…

All lanes are back open on Railroad Avenue after collision

Lexington Police Department say all lanes at the 300 block of Railroad Avenue are back open after a single vehicle collision this morning.

Lexington man sentenced to 28 years in prison for 2018 fatal shooting

Lexington County deputies say a murder suspect has been sentenced to 28 years in prison after a fatal shooting in 2018.

Fireflies hosting annual job fair, looking to fill 300 positions

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- If you're looking to earn some extra income, The Fireflies are looking to hire 300 seasonal and part-time employees for the 2019 baseball season. Saturday, February…

Lexington hosts 2019 State of the Town address

The town of Lexington hosts their 2019 State of the Town address. Click here to find out what changes are coming in the new year.

Update on Allen Benedict Court investigation

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A deadly gas leak at Allen Benedict Court has prompted Columbia Fire officials to inspect every property owned by Columbia housing. "Keep in mind that we don't normally inspect housing…

BREAKING: Richland County deputies reporting a double shooting on Clarion Road

On Monday, February 4, 2019 around 8:30 p.m., deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a call for a welfare check at the 200 block of Clarion Road.

For millennials, cancers fueled by obesity are on rise, study says

Cancers fueled by obesity are on the rise among young adults in the United States and appearing at increasingly younger ages, according to an analysis released Monday by the American Cancer Society.