Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
COLAtoday
Near Me
Street Squad
Nation World
Politics
Life
Investigative
Entertainment
Jobs
Features
Connect
Latest News Stories
Missing Columbia woman in need of medication, police say
The future of downtown Columbia: City accepting public feedback on master plan
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
10-Day/Hourly
Maps
Closings & Delays
Traffic
Hurricane Central
Climate Matters
Latest Weather Stories
New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red
Local Forecast
Sports
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Columbia, SC »
42°
Columbia, SC »
Weather
Closings
Speaking of Health
Advertise With Us
Player of the Week
Street Squad Lexington
Street Squad Orangeburg
Street Squad Sumter
VERIFY
Lottery
Spotlight
Breaking News
More (
) »
Columbia's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Columbia, South Carolina | WLTX.com
Travel
No, this viral video showing Ford vehicle ‘safety tests’ isn’t real
SCOTUS
What we can VERIFY about claims the Supreme Court abolished the right to protest in 3 states
A Supreme Court decision doesn’t abolish the right for groups to protest but it does clear the way in three states for people to sue protest organizers for damages.
National
Hawaii is outside boundaries of NATO treaty's Article 5, but it’s still likely to be protected
Hawaii is technically outside of the geographical boundaries set by NATO’s treaty. But that doesn’t mean other countries wouldn’t respond to an attack on the state.
Joe Biden
No evidence to support Biden’s suggestion that his uncle was eaten by cannibals
Multiple readers asked us to VERIFY President Biden’s comments implying his uncle was eaten by cannibals in New Guinea after a plane crash. Here’s what we found.
Environment
Yes, cicadas are safe to eat for both you and your pet
Fearless foodies, listen up: Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you.
World
No, this video doesn’t show a retaliatory strike from Israel on Iran
A video showing various scenes of destruction wasn’t taken during a recent attack on Iran. It’s a compilation of videos posted online before the April 19 strike.
Environment
Viral video of camels being swept away is not from Dubai flooding
The viral video of camels is real but is not recent. It has been circulating since at least 2018.
National
No, photo doesn’t show Marines at a Trump campaign fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago
The Marines photographed at Mar-a-Lago were there to support a charity seeking to reduce veteran suicides. Former President Trump was not in attendance.
Health
There’s no proof that Mucinex helps people get pregnant
People online have shared stories of getting pregnant after taking Mucinex. But does the drug actually improve fertility? Here’s what we can VERIFY about the science
National
You can still contact emergency services during a 911 outage
If you’re unable to call 911 during an outage, there are other ways to get help if you’re experiencing an emergency. Here’s what you need to know.
VERIFY
What's the origin of the 420 marijuana codeword? | Verify
April 20 has become a holiday in cannabis culture because of the now-commonplace codeword.
AI
Viral image of puppy snuggling baby elephant created with artificial intelligence
This image of a puppy hugging a baby elephant is proof that some things you see online really are too cute to be true.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
WLTX would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow