Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree and Barn
NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after their car ran off the road and crashed into a tree and a barn Sunday morning. Troopers say the fatal wreck happened at 9:18a.m.…
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Snow Blankets Midlands in March
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Rain turned to snow early Sunday morning, blanketing parts of the Midlands. Snow could be seen falling in parts of the Northwest Midlands , including Irmo and Ballentine. As far as Sumter, residents were reporting seeing flakes…
Wal-Mart Giving Out Free Cupcakes on March 12th
COLUMBIA, SC (ABC NEWS)-Wal-mart is making sure everybody gets to celebrate a birthday, by declaring March 12th "Everybody's Birthday." The retail giant will be giving away 3 million cupcakes nationwide to celebrate…
Possible Snow in the Midlands in March
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is the possibility of snow Sunday morning in parts of South Carolina and even the Northern Midlands. Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the weather as it moves into the Midlands. Some accumulating snowfall could be…
Bill Could Make Convicted Officials Fund Special Elections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Elected officials in South Carolina who commit felonies could be ordered to pay the costs of special elections needed to replace them under a new proposal. The State of Columbia reports the measure put forth by…
Officers Responding to Heart Attack Call Find Woman Shot
CLINTON, S.C. (AP)- Laurens County officers responding to a call about a woman having a heart attack instead found a woman who had been fatally shot. Deputies tell local media outlets they got a call at around 4 p.m. Friday…
SCDOT Crews Prepping For Weekend Winter Weather
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Transportation is gearing up for the winter weather that is predicted move through the state this weekend SCDOT crews have prepped snow and ice removal equipment.…
Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour as Daylight Savings Time Starts
On Sunday, March 12, almost all of the United States and 78 other countries, will set their clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time.
Tips for Surviving Daylight Saving Time
ABC NEWS-- If you're dreading the start of Daylight Saving Time this weekend, here are a few tips from experts on how to ease into your new schedule without wanting to break your alarm clock. Eat Dinner Early Our sleep…
Red Flag Alert Issued
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Forestry Commission is warning of the dangers of wildfires this weekend. The commission issued a red flag fire alert Friday morning that officials hope will discourage outdoor burning. The agency said weather forecasts…
Kershaw Co. to Place Crosses at Accident Sites After Record Traffic Deaths
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO)-- Last year, 19 people lost their lives on roads in Kershaw County. With six traffic deaths already occurring in the county this year, Sheriff Jim Matthews and Coroner David…
Customers Tackle, Disarm CVS Robbery Suspect
Some brave customers helped foil a robbery Thursday at a Knox Abbott Drive pharmacy.
SC DOT Celebrates Centennial
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday marks the South Carolina Department of Transportation's 100 years of service to South Carolina. Leaders from the SC DOT gathered Friday at the agency's headquarters on Park Street to commemorate the event. The Centennial celebration ceremony…
Sumter Woman, 19, Charged in Stabbing Death of Boyfriend
A woman has been charged in the deadly stabbing of her boyfriend in Sumter Friday morning.
KCSO: Body of Missing Man Found in Shallow Grave
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office credits an anonymous that led to the discovery of missing man last seen in December of 2015.
Police: Driver Changing Tire Hit by Tractor Trailer in Upstate
GREER, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a driver changing a tire on the side of Interstate 85 in South Carolina has died after stumbling into the road and being hit by a tractor trailer. Troopers told media outlets that the…
Concealed Weapons Bill Advances in State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill allowing adults to carry a gun in South Carolina without a permit is advancing in the House. A House subcommittee's three Republicans voted for the bill Thursday with no discussion. The panel's two Democrats…
Study Shows SC as Fifth Worst State for DUI
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A study released by backgroundchecks.org reports South Carolina as the fifth worst state in the country when it comes to driving under the influence. "Part of the reason…
Cinnamon Roll Puts Columbia Eatery in National Spotlight
[gtxvideo vid='hq2b3pDU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hq2b3pDU.jpg' vtitle='cinnamon roll'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Shandon restaurant will be the focus of an episode of "Ginormous Foods" on Food Network. The show came to Columbia at the beginning of March to shoot at "The Devine Cinnamon…
Bond Denied for Woman Charged in Deadly I-20 Crash
Two people were killed in an early morning accident on Interstate 20 Thursday morning.
Thursday Morning Menu
We have a list of a few events that are happening this weekend. Get out and about and enjoy some family friendly events.
Proposed Greenway Raises Safety Concerns For Homeowners
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- After losing their homes to the historic October Flood, neighbors in a Midlands community say they could be losing their privacy. This after a proposed greenway project could be developed close…
McMaster Flatly Opposes Gas Tax Hike, Still No Veto Threat
Gov. Henry McMaster suggests allowing the Department of Transportation to keep all the state gas taxes currently collected as a way to fix South Carolina's crumbling roads.
CFD on Scene of a House Fire
Fire crews are on the scene of a structure fire on Mars Hill Drive.
Killer Charged in 30-Year-Old Murder
A 53-year-old man already serving four life sentences for murder confessed to another murder that occurred in 1987.
