"School Choice Week" aims to raise awareness about education options for kids
School Choice Week started in South Carolina and nationwide, Sunday, with the goal of making sure parents know their options when it comes to their children's education.
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Fort Jackson Officials Explain Government Shutdown Impacts
FORT JACKSON, SC (WOLO)- During day two of the Government shutdown, Fort Jackson issued a statement explaining the affects it would have on the military base. Officials with Fort Jackson say government shutdown won't affect it's ability to keep you…
South Carolina School District Sues in Insurance Case
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina school district has sued a North Carolina insurance brokerage, saying it sold the district excessive policies and charged too much. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the Berkeley County School District…
Authorities Find 3 Bodies Inside South Carolina Home
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP)- Authorities are investigating the deaths of three people whose bodies were found inside a South Carolina home. Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger described the deaths as violent in nature, but provided no further details in a statement…
'State of the City' Set for Tuesday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State of the City is set for Tuesday. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced that he will deliver the 2018 State of the…
Duke-bound Williamson speaks on college decision
With the basketball world watching across the United States on national television, fans of the Palmetto State's power programs were hoping Zion Williamson would stay in his home state.
Florida Teen Killed When Boulder Hits Him in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Authorities in South Carolina say a teenager from Florida was killed when a boulder rolled down a hill and killed him while he was climbing near some falls. Greenville County Senior Deputy Coroner Jeff Fowler said 18-year-old…
Top Recruit Zion Williamson Commits to Duke
ESPN,( WOLO)--Spartanburg high school standout Zion Williamson announced his pick Saturday night. Zion is headed to Duke University to play for the Blue Devils. The University of South Carolina and Clemson were among his choices. Williamson thanked both Clemson and…
Four Displaced After Morning Fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Four people have been displaced after a two story home caught fire Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to the blaze at 5:00am in the 1200 block of Whitney Street. No injures were reported.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Latest on Government Shutdown
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the latest on the U.S. Government shutdown. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement: “Leader McConnell mentioned last…
Government Shutdown: Who's Affected
(AP)--ABC NEWS Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered…
Sumter Fire Department Fights Major Warehouse Fire, Then Two House Fires Hours Later
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-- Friday was a busy day for the Sumter Fire Department, which kicked off around four in the morning when a warehouse was going up in flames. The fire was so…
Hundreds Come Out to Remember 108-Year-Old Midlands Woman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One of the oldest members of the community was celebrated by hundreds in Columbia, Friday. Donella Brown Wilson's 108 years of life in the Midlands was celebrated in…
Crews continue to battle blaze in Sumter
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Update: 3 Alarm Fire Consumes Sumter Warehouse
Sumter County Fire officials continue working to fight a massive warehouse blaze that broke out early Friday morning.
Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers
[gtxvideo vid='nRG3mjvH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nRG3mjvH.jpg' vtitle='Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State wildlife officials are asking anglers to throw back a certain fish. The Department of Natural Resources says if you're fishing and you catch a Spotted Seatrout,…
Family Hopes Cash Reward Will Help Catch Sumter Killer
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-- Around 10:30 Saturday morning a man was found dead outside of a church in Sumter. Now, his family is pleading for the community’s help in finding his killer. The Sumter…
USC Seniors Host Clothing Drive to Keep the Homeless Warm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This cold winter season we are experiencing is warming the hearts of some University of South Carolina seniors. What started off as a normal coffee run earlier this…
Kasey Alia Starts GoFundMe for Slain, Injured York Co. Officers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- You can help the family of slain York County Deputy Mike Doty as well as the other officers injured in Tuesday morning's ambush. Kassy Alia, founder of Heroes in Blue and wife of slain Forest Acres Police…
Cold Weather Freezes Lashes
A picture posted on social media goes viral after the young lady finds a unique way to show how cold the winter weather has become in Moscow.
