Bus driver shortage leaves some students chronically late
The school district of Charleston County, South Carolina, says a shortage of school bus drivers has left some students chronically late.
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Celebrating Valentine's Day Under the Stars
[gtxvideo vid='l07oSvoB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l07oSvoB.jpg' vtitle='AMORE UNDER THE STARS'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Some here in the Midlands celebrated Valentines Day with a walk down memory lane. The South Carolina State Museum celebrated Valentines Day with Amore Under the Stars, the ultimate…
Lawmakers talk about gun laws on Parkland Shooting Anniversary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Here in South Carolina we know the pain of a mass shooting after the Charleston 9 in 2015. Since then, there has been a lot of talk about…
One year since Parkland mass shooting SC lawmakers say more gun safety is needed
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Dog therapy offering folks a stress break or just some extra loving
Anyone who needed some extra loving or just a break with a pet -- had that chance.
Survey: The average person will $162 on their sweetheart for Valentine's Day
(WOLO) - How much did you spend on your Valentines's today?
Student injured in school bus wreck
[gtxvideo vid='GSwIehFx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GSwIehFx.jpg' vtitle='school bus wreck'] Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- A child was hurt Thursday afternoon in a school bus accident in Chapin. The highway patrol says a car rammed into the back of another car -- pushing it into the…
Deputies: Murder investigation underway after man was shot and ejected from vehicle during crash
Columbia Police Department officers are now investigating a murder following the death of a male victim from last weekend's shooting on Shop Road.
Governor McMaster removes entire Richland County Election Board
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster has removed every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and elections. McMaster announced the removal Thursday, saying the decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and neglect of duty. This after…
BlueCross BlueShield plans to donate up to $20,000 to support displaced Allen Benedict residents
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has agreed to donate up to $20,000 to support more than 400 displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court Apartments.
Lawmakers call for change in SC in wake of anniversary of Parkland mass shooting
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Suspected voyeur in Sumter County is arrested after multiple incidents
Sumter Police Department have charged Floyd Bryant with 18 counts of voyeurism this week after multiple incidents.
South Carolina lawmakers pass ban on tobacco regulations
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Lawmakers at the Statehouse are done with the back and fourth of regulations surrounding cigarettes and E-cigarettes and want to propose a law that bans any additional regulations. The House has already passed a law that bans…
State Senator calls election board incompetent after intense meeting in Richland
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-An explosive back and forth during the Richland County Elections Board meeting Wednesday night. "Nobody trust the Richland County elective process,State Senator Dick Harpootlian said. "I don't trust it. I…
My Life Empathy lab lets you experience race relations during Black History Month
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland Library has been holding a series of Empathy Labs, allowing members of the public to see an experience through the eyes of someone else. The latest installment, puts takes the viewer to the historic…
Columbia PD arrest driver accused of slamming stolen pickup into apartment
Columbia police have arrested the driver of a stolen pickup truck that came to a crashing halt in the side of a Columbia residence .
Harvest Hope is one of many groups helping Richland County assist Allen Benedict Residents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Harvest Hope is known for stepping up whenever there is a crisis and between Hurricane Florence, furloughed federal employees and now the Allen Benedict Court crisis, Harvest Hope is running…
New partnership in SC to help veterans and their pets
On Wednesday morning, Governor Henry Mcmaster, Pawmetto Lifeline, and the Michael J-Mungo foundation announced a partnership to benefit South Carolina's veterans and their service animals.
Students from Richland Two rallied at the State House to discuss impact of the arts in SC
On Wednesday, 250 students from Richland School District Two met on the State House steps to sing.
South Carolina senators delay mental health transport bill
A group of senators say a proposal to overhaul how mental health patients are transported in South Carolina needs more work.
