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A Conversation to Empower Women

You can take part in a conversation to empower women and their families Saturday April 29th. Click here to find out why organizers say this open forum is vital as women continue to evolve.

Gearing Up for Midlands Gives

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The time to give is almost here. Coming May 2, the Midlands can participate in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge. This is the fourth annual event, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Over 300 non…

Senate Passes Roads Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Working late into the evening, South Carolina senators passed the roads bill. The measure that passed 33-10 would raise the state's gas tax by 12 cents over the next six years. That equates to close $800 million in…

Spring Hill HS Student Passes Away

Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington Richland Five says near the end of the school day a Spring Hill High School student was taken to the hospital and later died. Neither the student's name nor the cause of death…

Update: CPD Investigates Suspect Shooting Near Walmart

[gtxvideo vid='o0nV01YG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o0nV01YG.jpg' vtitle='Update: CPD Investigates Suspect Shooting Near Walmart'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A shooting victim and a suspect are recovering Wednesday after an incident near the Walmart on Bush River, say police. The victim is doing well, say police. According…

Student Files Civil Lawsuit Against Bar Owner

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A University of South Carolina student is suing the owner of a bar he says needlessly assaulted him during a fight over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Daniel Wells faces a criminal assault charge. But senior…

Regional Red Cross Hosts 24-Hour Giving Blitz

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The American Red Cross of Central SC is hosting its annual 24-hour giving blitz, to provide hope and urgent relief like food and other essentials to people coping with disaster. Each year, the Red Cross responds…

The Fresh Market Grand Opening

A Fresh new face is now open in Capital City allowing customers to have another option when it comes to grocery shopping. Click here to find out about the live entertainment, chef demos and special deals being offered all week.

Wednesday Morning Menu

Looking for things happening in and around the Midlands on this Wednesday? Look no more. Check out the Morning Menu for a peak at some events happening around town.

SC Governor Signs Pension Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a bill designed to stabilize South Carolina's pension system for public workers. The Republican governor called the law signed Tuesday ``just the first step of many'' needed to secure long-term stability.…

Suspect Arrested for Indecent Exposure

Columbia, SC (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say they arrested Berrino McClary for indecent exposure.  Deputies were notified on April 4 about a man exposing  himself in the parking lot of Muv Fitness in the Village of Sandhills. This isn't McClary's only…

Medical Marijuana to Wait Another Year for Green Light

[gtxvideo vid='vOcggVdq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vOcggVdq.jpg' vtitle='Medical Marijuana Advocates Push for Bill'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Advocates met Tuesday to reinforce their call to add South Carolina to the list of almost 30 states that have passed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation. Lawmakers from…

USC Women's Basketball Team Honored at State House

[gtxvideo vid='aHmjXrl7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aHmjXrl7.jpg' vtitle='USC Women's Basketball Team Honored at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The USC Women's Basketball team was honored Tuesday at the State House for their National Championship win. The team, along with head coach Dawn Staley were…

Tuesday Morning Menu

Here's a look at some of the events that are happening around town in your Tuesday Morning Menu

Wells Fargo Donates to Area Neighborhood Groups

[gtxvideo vid='VSIPyLJU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VSIPyLJU.jpg' vtitle='Wells Fargo Donates to Area Neighborhood Groups'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wells Fargo is banking on Columbia. Monday the bank presented a check for $350,000 in donations to three local nonprofits. The donations are meant to help revitalize Columbia…

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