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New Senate Bills Requires Officials to Report Who Pays Them

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Public officials in South Carolina would have to report who pays them under legislation approved by the Senate. The Senate voted 40-1 on Wednesday to require elected and appointed officials to annually disclose their sources of income.…

Watch: Senate Committee Takes Testimony on "Bathroom Bill"

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, dozens packed a Senate subcommittee hearing on a bill that would require individuals to go to the restroom that matches the gender on their birth certificate. Critics say the bill unfairly targets those…

Cosby Asks Court to Reseal Testimony About Affairs, Drugs

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cosby hopes the move could block the decade-old testimony from being used in his criminal sexual assault case or the legal battles he's fighting with women across the country who accuse him of sexual assault or defamation.…

Watch: Tax Time Statistics

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- It can be a taxing time of the year as you rush to get that paper work into Uncle Sam on time. A new study shows that some of you are willing to do just about anything…

Watch: Suits and Sneakers Day

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- South Carolina Lawmakers are switching their loafers and heels for some a little more comfortable, sneakers. No, it's not casual Friday...The shoe switch up is a part of a goal to stomp out a debilitating disease. Click…

SC High Schooler's to be Graded on 10-Point Scale

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Superintendent Molly Spearman says the state's move to a 10-point grading scale next school year allows South Carolina students to fairly compete for college entry and scholarships. The State Board of Education approved the change unanimously Tuesday…

Watch: Non-Profits Show Opposition to Vet Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday, several non-profit organizations gathered at the state house to express their opposition to legislation restricting the services they are able to provide. "She’s helped me and my family tremendously," said dog owner Steve Hall.…

Watch: Troops Train to be Response Ready

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, troops at Fort Jackson received front line training in handling a mass casualty crisis. "It started off with an explosion, a vehicle explosion on the other side of the post and then we had…

Watch: National Volunteer Week

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- The United Way of the Midlands is giving you the chance to give a little bit of your time to help dozens of people in need. Saturday was the kick off to National Volunteer Week. This year,…

Arrest Made in Deadly Shooting on N. Beltine Blvd.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man is in custody following a domestic-related shooting Monday night. 52-year-old Roosevelt McLaughlin is charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of weapon during the commission…

VIDEO: Officials Investigate Death in Newberry

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body that was found in Newberry County Monday morning. Sheriff Lee Foster says a motorist reported a body on the shoulder of US-176 around 7:30 am. According to the Sheriff's…

Prom Pep Rally Highlights Student Safety

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department wants to make sure students are staying safe this prom season. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will address the students of Spring Valley High School during their Prom Safety Pep Rally…

Watch: Search for Missing Kayaker

Folly Beach, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Search continues for a kayaker who disappeared over the weekend. According to authorities two men were last seen near the North end of Folly Beach and  the Morris Island Lighthouse. At this point 21…

Teacher Shortage Creates Debate for Debt Free College

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--The teacher shortage in poor, rural districts in South Carolina is so bad, the state is considering offering would-be instructors a way to graduate from college debt free. But they'd have to teach eight years in the state's…

City of Columbia Summer Camp Programs Scheduled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's never to early to start thinking about Summer. The City of Columbia has released details for its 2106 Summer Camp Programs. According to City officials, Various summer camps will be held beginning Tuesday, May 31 and…

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