South Carolina Weather Alert: As milder air predominates, cold rain is expected in Charleston...
South Carolina faces a week of chilly, persistent rain from March 11-17, 2026, ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, with daytime highs mostly in the 50s and above-normal precipitation odds of 40-50%. Regional Forecast. Columbia and the I-20 corridor expect steady rain from multiple Southeast systems, feeling cool and damp...
Murder suspect pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of firearm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A murder suspect has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. On August 31 of 2025, Columbia Police were investigating the suspicious disappearance of Angela Fuller who was last seen with her boyfriend 55-year-old Anthony Reese. Officers spotted Reese’s vehicle and attempted...
City Council approves contract for Finlay Park security
Columbia City Council held its bi-monthly meeting Tuesday, March 3. Council approved a ten item consent agenda. One item in the agenda called for the approval of a fourth amendment to the contract for Finlay Park security services. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $66,890.88. The contract ends June 30,...
New COLAtoday readers share their favorite restaurants
We asked new COLAtoday subscribers their favorite restaurant in the Columbia area. These 10 spots were mentioned the most.
Food Lion manager stops elderly woman from losing $5K in bitcoin scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Food Lion manager in Richland County was recognized by the county sheriff Thursday after she stopped a 76-year-old woman from sending $5,000 in bitcoin to a scammer last month. Amanda Greenlaw, assistant customer service manager at the Food Lion on Fairfield Road, was honored by...
USC student accused of Shandon stabbing released, receiving mental health care, attorney says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An 18-year-old University of South Carolina student accused of stabbing a man walking his dog in Columbia’s Shandon neighborhood has been released from jail and is receiving care at a mental health facility, according to his attorney. Police say the suspect stabbed the victim just...
South Carolina woman wanted for allegedly conspiring to impersonate Lancaster County official in scam...
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A South Carolina woman is wanted by the Manheim Township Police Department after she allegedly conspired in a scam call impersonating the Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff, police said. Veronica Anntonette Oliva, faces multiple charges including criminal conspiracy (theft by deception),...
Neighbors weigh lawsuit after Columbia board OKs gas station on North Main
With less than 30 days to decide whether to sue, North Main residents gathered Monday night at Earlewood Park Community Center to talk strategy: how could they push against a Murphy USA gas station widely opposed by neighbors that city officials just OK’ed for the gateway intersection at Sunset Boulevard and North...
Success of all students comes with common goal of ‘rising together’
The story of Richland One School District is not one of ease, but one of endurance. For generations, the district has weathered storms from financial crises to bond issues and expansions and consolidations, but the district has always shown resilience. During desegregation, when many districts in the South displaced...
City of Columbia to host City Manager’s Go Red Heart Walk on Friday
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson will lead the annual City Manager's Go Red Heart Walk tomorrow, March 6, starting at 10:30 a.m. Hosted by the City of Columbia and aimed at promoting cardiovascular wellness within the community, the walk will begin at City Hall, located at 1737 Main St., where participants will...
