Wednesday Morning Menu
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Electronic Ban On Airlines
A new ban on electronics could have you packing lighter for your next flight.
SC Nuclear Fuel Lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge has handed a partial victory to South Carolina in its lawsuit over an unfinished nuclear fuel project, ruling that federal authorities must find somewhere else to store 1 metric ton of plutonium. U.S.…
Gamecocks on the go to the Sweet 16
[gtxvideo vid='l0qcygJQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l0qcygJQ.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks on the go to the Sweet 16'] Wednesday is travel day for both the Gamecock men's and women's basketball teams as they go all across the USA for the next stage of their NCAA Tournament journeys.…
Gamecock Fans Give Players Sweet Send Off at Pep Rally
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Fresh off a pair of thrilling NCAA Tournament victories, Gamecock fans got to send their favorite players off to the sweet 16 in style. On Tuesday, fans flooded…
Lawsuits: Children Sexually Assaulted by Salvation Army Worker
Families of two Charleston-area children have sued the Salvation Army for negligence amid reports of sexual abuse by a former employee.
Electronics Restricted on Flights from Certain Middle Eastern Airports
Passengers travelling on certain airlines from countries in the Middle East and Africa to the United States will no longer be allowed to carry-on some electronic devices with them, according to a new Homeland Security directive.
Dylann Roof's Friend Sentenced to 27 Months
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The only person to whom Dylann Roof shared his racist plan to massacre worshipers at a historically black church in South Carolina was sentenced for lying to the FBI. Joey…
Victims Identified in Deadly Lexington House Fire
Four people have died and one person has been hurt in a fire early Tuesday morning.
Record Breaking Spring Temperatures in Parts of U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The first day of spring saw temperatures in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas, that broke or tied records, including four that were more than a century old. The National Weather Service says it was 92 degrees in…
Freezing Temperatures Devastate South Carolina Peach Crops
GILBERT, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Farmers are facing some of the worst crop damage in ten years after temperatures reached record lows last week. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture,…
University of South Carolina to Host Sweet 16 Pep Rally Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- How Sweet! The University of South Carolina is gearing up to send both the Men's and Women's Basketball Teams to the Sweet 16. Tuesday, USC will host a…
DHEC To Offer Rabies Vaccination Clinics for Pets
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The spring and summer months mean lots of time spent outdoors for the family pet, now DHEC is offering rabies vaccination clinics to help protect your pet. The Health Department is partnering with Veterinarians across South Carolina to host…
Fans, Former Player, and Local Shop React to Gamecock Win Over Duke
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Both the Men and Women's USC Basketball teams are headed to the Sweet 16 of the 2017 NCAA Tournament. This will the Gamecock Men's first appearance in school history.…
Suspicious Death Investigation Underway in Orangeburg County
Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what is being called a suspicious death.
Richland Library Named 2017 National Medal Finalist
For the second year in a row, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is announcing Richland Library as one of 30 finalists for the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor given to that sector.
Second Richland County Crash Victim Dies
A 24- year-old Columbia woman has died from her injuries in a crash Saturday evening that killed a passenger.
Bond Denied: Man, 46, Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman, 62, in Hospital Bathroom
A 46-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a bathroom at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital over the weekend will remain in jail.
FBI Director Has ‘No Information’ Supporting Trump’s Wiretapping Claims
FBI Director James Comey today confirmed that the bureau he oversees is investigating Russia’s alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
WiFi on Wheels: Google Helps Students Get Online, On the Go
At least for some rural school children in South Carolina, tech giant Google is stepping in to help ensure they can get online to do their homework - and also make use of their often lengthy commutes to and from school.
