WLTX-TV (Columbia, SC)

WLTX is a CBS-affiliated television station that operates on virtual channel 19 and UHF digital channel 17, based in Columbia, South Carolina. The station is owned by Tegna and has its studios situated at 6027 Garners Ferry Road, conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. 76 and 378 in southeastern Columbia. Its transmitter can be found on Screaming Eagle Road, in the rural area northeast of Richland County, near I-20. For cable viewers, WLTX is accessible on Time Warner Cable channel 9, with a high-definition option available on digital channel 1209. Additionally, viewers can find Sub Channel 19.2 on Time Warner Channel 1255 and Sub Channel 19.3 on Channel 1256.

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English

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#65914

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#12820

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#420

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Lawmakers hear testimony on potential casino legislation in South Carolina

1 day ago | wltx.com | Shelly Garzon

COLUMBIA, S.C. — COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lawmakers heard hours of public testimony Tuesday night on a bill that could pave the way for legal casinos in South Carolina. Residents, educators, and community leaders gathered to weigh in on the proposed I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act. The legislation would establish a state gaming commission and authorize casino licenses in designated counties.
Columbia's Community Development marks 50 years with future plans still on the agenda

2 days ago | wltx.com | Shelly Garzon

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia is marking a major milestone this week as its Department of Community Development celebrates 50 years of serving residents and improving neighborhoods through federal funding. Director of Community Development Felicia Kilgore reflected on the city's progress and its aspirations for the future. “We don't wanna be a Greenville or Charlotte market, but we want be just as vibrant as some of those cities there,” Kilgore said.
WWII veteran Mario Espinoza celebrates 100th birthday with special surprise | Champions of Hope

2 days ago | wltx.com | Alex Bell

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — From neighbors helping neighbors to inspiring acts of kindness, we're sharing stories of people making a difference in our 'Champions of Hope' series. Mario Espinoza never thought he would be drafted at the age of 18. He was a farm laborer his entire life until he went into the military. “We lived in tents. I slept on the ground. There for a long time we had nothing to eat but corn tortillas and boiled beans," he said.
'It’s like the worst living nightmare any parent can feel,' 2-year-old reunited with family after 7 mile journey through mountain lion territory

2 days ago | wltx.com | Chase Golightly

SELIGMAN, Ariz — The Allen family is all back together after their 2-year-old son Bodin went missing in the Arizona wilderness. Bodin and his parents, Sarah and Corey Allen, spoke exclusively with 12News about the nightmare they all endured. The family was at the home just west of Seligman, Arizona. Corey said on Monday that he was working outside, and Sarah was taking care of their youngest child. Sarah remembers Bodin walking outside to play.
South Carolina student facing arrest, deportation after US Dept. of Homeland Security terminates his immigration status

3 days ago | wltx.com | Susan Ardis

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina has taken up the case of a University of South Carolina (USC) fourth-year PhD student who is now facing the threat of arrest and deportation after the US Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) "suddenly and unilaterally" revoked his F-1 student status.
Tragedy on the Santee: Father dies trying to save children in the water

5 days ago | wltx.com | Shelly Garzon

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — A father is dead after jumping into the Santee River to rescue two of his children who had fallen overboard, according to the Sumter County Coroner’s Office. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Thursday near Pack’s Landing, authorities said. “That's something that a 9, 7, and a 3-year-old is never gonna forget,” Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker said. Baker said the 3-year-old boy accidentally fell overboard into the river while wearing a life jacket.
Gwinnett County Police revisiting 20-year-old cold case of missing infant

5 days ago | wltx.com | Akilah Winters

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County police is revisiting a 20-year-old cold case of a missing 15-month-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped by her biological mother during a court-approved, unsupervised visit in 2005. No one has heard from Marisa Velasco or her mother since their disappearance. At the time of the incident, Marisa was in the custody of the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, police said.
Shanquella Robinson's family suing for $100M in damages, says there was 'lack of diligence' from federal government in her case

5 days ago | wltx.com | Matthew Ablon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Attorneys representing the family of Shanquella Robinson now say a new lawsuit is being filed, seeking $100 million in damages. Rev. Gregory Drumwright, a community organizer, shared with WCNC Charlotte on April 18 that attorney Ben Crump - who has represented Robinson's family - was in the process of filing the lawsuit. Crump made the announcement during a news briefing Thursday in Greensboro.
Heartfelt call from 'The Rock' gives MN boy joy in his final moments

6 days ago | wltx.com | Morgan Wolfe

ST PAUL, Minn. — Kane and Dennis Bolan were like most 6-year-old twins — full of energy, love for adventure, and obsessed with Disney’s "Moana." But behind Kane’s smile was a rare condition that made every day a fight to survive. “He had a condition called heterotaxy syndrome, and it messes up a lot of your internal organs,” said their mother, Christine.
Clarendon deputies want to question this man in connection to fatal shooting

6 days ago | wltx.com | Tony Santaella

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Clarendon County deputies say they have a man they want to question in connection with a recent fatal shooting. Officers said they want to talk to Ricardo McFadden of Summerton, who's also known by the name "Trick," about the death of 32-year-old John Edward Rhames. Deputies said around 7:42 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, they were called to a scene at Washington Street and Louis Street in Summerton. When they got there they found Rhames lying in a ditch.