VIDEO: Message of overcoming fear burns brightly at vigil
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Capital Club, one of the state's longest running gay bars, held a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting Sunday night.
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Columbia church to hold prayer vigil Monday for shooting victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In response to the tragedy in Orlando, Florida, Reformation Lutheran Church will hold a candlelight prayer vigil Monday at 6 p.m. The vigil is being organized in cooperation with South Carolina Equality, the South Carolina Gay and…
Columbia Muslim leaders release statement strongly condemning Orlando mass shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Leaders of Columbia mosques and local Muslim community released a statement Sunday, expressing deep shock at the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida that left at least 50 people dead. "We strongly condemn this barbaric act against humanity," said…
Congressional Challenges in SC Tuesday Primary
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Three congressional primaries will be up for grabs Tuesday including a closely watched race between a state legislator and an incumbent GOP congressman. That race has state Rep. Jenny Horne's challenging U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford in…
Gov. Haley and her allies clash in legislative endorsements
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - While 39 legislators face primary challengers Tuesday, the spotlight will be on Republican Senate races that pit GOP Gov. Nikki Haley against many of her longtime allies. With two years left in her tenure, Haley is spending…
SC Air National Guard resumes flights following midair crash
EASTOVER, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Air National Guard has resumed flight operations less than a week after two pilots survived a midair collision in Georgia. Flying was temporarily halted after two F-16 jets from the South Carolina Air National…
"Bark in the Park" postponed due to expected heat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - With temperatures expected to climb over 100 degrees on Sunday, Bark in the Park at Spirit Communications Park will be postponed until July 5, when the Fireflies host the Charleston RiverDogs. All fans attending Sunday’s 2:05 p.m. series finale…
Red Cross looking for Summer Blood Donations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Red Cross is hoping you'll roll up your sleeve for a good cause. The Red Cross is partnering with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor to urge eligible blood and platelet donors to give this June…
Founders Park Copes with Heat
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officials at Founders Park are hoping to keep fans cool in the sweltering Summer heat, here in Columbia. According to officials at the Park, they've made some changes for this weekend's heat. Among the changes are additional…
Slide the City in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -You can beat the heat Saturday at one of the largest slip and slide events in the country. "Slide the City' has set up a 1,000 foot waterslide in Columbia for a Saturday water event. Slide the…
Watch: Officers/Leaders Rappel 20-Story Building
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's not 'Spiderman', but local heroes went rappeling down a 20 story building all for a good cause. Midlands officers and Local leaders took to new heights to raise awareness for people facing hunger in the Midlands…
Watch: Palmetto Boy and Girls State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds of South Carolina students gathered on the steps of the State House Friday. The teens took part in Palmetto Boys and Girls State. The event lets them celebrate the chosen candidates for the 2016 class. Governor…
Watch: SC Guard Deploys to Kuwait
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More of the Midlands Bravest are headed overseas. Friday 25 soldiers prepared to say goodbye to their loved ones at McEntire Air National Guard base. The unit is headed to Kuwait for a year long deployment. The…
Watch: A look at your Baseball Forecast with Chief Meteorologist John Farley
Here's Chief Meteorologist John Farley with a look at this heat and the forecast for lots of Baseball. [gtxvideo vid='UuGIo0QL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UuGIo0QL.jpg' vtitle='Watch: A look at your Baseball Forecast with Chief Meteorologist John Farley']
Authorities: Missing Man Last Seen in May
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigators are seeking information on the whereabouts of a Gilbert man who they say hasn’t been seen or heard from since the day after Memorial Day. 22-year-old Taylor Johnson was last seen walking…
WATCH: Boys and Girls State Inauguration
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Haley Signs Bill Banning Law Enforcement Ticket Quotas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new law bars South Carolina's law enforcement agencies from setting ticket quotas for officers. Gov. Nikki Haley signed the ban into law Thursday. Its sponsor, Democratic Rep. Justin Bamberg, has said quotas pressure officers to…
WATCH: Rebuilding lives through furniture at S.C. Dept. of Juvenile Justice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - An upholstery program at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice encourages young men to dream. The program is about nine years old. Students are selected from among…
'Slide the City' This Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The official start of summer is June 20, but kids have been taking advantage of the warmer temperatures and soaking up more of the sun's rays since the last day of school. On Friday, Columbia Mayor…
National Iced Tea Day Deals
Bojangles is offering a free cup of its Legendary Iced Tea with any purchase at participating restaurants. They are also continuing the iced tea love fest for summer. Starting Saturday, June 11, through September 5, Bojangles is offering tea for just $1…
Church Shooting Suspect's Lawyers Seek To Waive Jury Trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for the man accused in the shooting deaths of nine parishioners at a South Carolina church have filed notice that they want to forgo a jury trial and have the judge hearing the death-penalty case…
WATCH: DJJ Store of Hope
A program at the Department of Juvenile Justice is rebuilding the lives of teen boys
RCSD: Suspect Attempted to Steal From 91-Year-Old Acquaintance
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a 28-year-old man wanted for forgery. On Friday, June 3, in the 21oo block of Woodfield Drive, Kevin Ray allegedly stole a check from the 91 year-old…
Haley Vetoes $41M From Legislature's $7.5B Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Republican Gov. Nikki Haley has struck $41 million worth of spending from the Legislature's $7.5 billion budget. Haley's 51 vetoes announced Thursday include nearly $9 million of what she calls…
RCSD: Suspect Fired Multiple Shots Into Vehicle Overnight
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to a shots fired call Wednesday evening and are asking for the public's assistance with additional information. Authorities say that around 10 p.m. a vehicle was traveling near…
