COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A House budget panel chairman is proposing borrowing roughly $200 million to pay for maintenance at South Carolina's public colleges. Republican Rep. Jim Merrill of Charleston said Wednesday his subcommittee will introduce the proposal when the…
COLUMBIA,SC (AP)-- The House budget-writing committee is advancing a spending plan that would give most state employees a 1 percent pay increase, provide $250 million for roadwork and cut income taxes by $130 million. Ways and Means tentatively approved Wednesday…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Wednesday's severe weather was mostly felt through wild wind that whipped across the Midlands, downing trees, causing thousands of power outages and big waves at Lake Murray. ABC…
[gtxvideo vid='3WmmTDZD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3WmmTDZD.jpg' vtitle='conf flag'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It has been a little more than six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. The flag has since been placed at the Confederate Relic…
ABC NEWS-- After winning his third consecutive GOP primary contest Tuesday in Nevada, Donald Trump has landed his first congressional endorsements, the latest sign members of the Republican political establishment are coming to terms with the New York businessman securing the GOP presidential…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Red Cross is asking for you to roll up your sleeve and help save a life. The Sixth Annual Columbia Lifesavers “Hoop it Up” blood drive will take place Friday, Feb. 26, from 7 a.m. to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- City of Columbia water works has issued a boil water advisory for customers near Two Notch Rd. Officials say customers on Ferrell Dr., Marietta Dr., Faye Ave., Baldwin Rd., Hutto Ct., Miot St., and Two Notch Rd.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It has been nearly six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. The flag has since been placed at the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia. This week…
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid is endorsing Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. A spokeswoman for the Nevada senator said Wednesday that Reid was making the endorsement. Reid participated in his state's Democratic caucuses Saturday but…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' highest criminal court tossed the second and final felony charge against former Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday, likely ending a case the Republican says helped sink his short-lived 2016 presidential bid. The Texas Court of…
(WOLO) Las Vegas, Nevada --- The Nevada Caucus Results show GOP Front Runner Donald Trump still in the lead. Where his competitors stand on the latest polls.
Find out how the Democratic presidential candidates plan to make college affordable for students on Good Morning Columbia.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential caucuses in Nevada, giving the billionaire businessman three straight wins in the race for the GOP nomination. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are vying for second place, far ahead…
[gtxvideo vid='ZPngoqaE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZPngoqaE.jpg' vtitle='gitmo'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — President Barack Obama wants to close Guantanamo Bay and it's creating a firestorm in Congress. Monday, the president says the detention center undermines America's national security and needs to be closed. The…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- This week, ABC Columbia will be profiling each of the Democratic Presidential candidates ahead of Saturday's primary. In South Carolina, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds a commanding lead over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO/AP)-- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is releasing information regarding the arrest of Donnie Myers on February 22. The Highway Patrol was called to the scene of Old Chapin Road and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Break out the books. The Richland Library has been named one of 30 finalists for the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal. According to officials, it is the nation's highest honor in its' sector. The…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —"Keeping the Midlands Beautiful" and making our environment a little greener. That's the goal of TD Bank's "TD Tree Days" project. Monday, employee volunteers planted trees at Owens Park. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on hand to…
(ABC News) -- After two razor-thin victories for Hillary…
